He hopes the TouchPad will become his primary portable computer. The combination of the webOS on a bigger screen and powerful hardware makes it an attractive device, he said. He hopes there will be a series of WebOS devices that can be linked easily to share music, video and other files.

"I know they are planning to put webOS on more devices, like printers. This makes me feel as though the webOS-based products I've already purchased will become more and more useful and connected," Woodruff said.

The e-mail on the TouchPad and the ability to change the size of the on-screen keyboard are great features, said Philip Bernstein, a developer in Port Washington, New York.

Bernstein owns four Pre's, a Pixi, an iPad and an iPhone, and expects to use his TouchPad for business. His first impression of the device was very favorable, he said, but he would like it to eventually get a better browser.

Web browsing was also a concern for New York resident Jerry Kallarakkal, who did not buy a TouchPad Friday. He had concerns on the device's weight, saying it was difficult to hold the tablet comfortably in one hand.