As you read this, clever hackers are trying to on the HP TouchPad. Sudden interest in the tablet is sure to prompt lots of little projects like this, so if you're into hacking, the TouchPad's $99 price means you don't stand to lose much if the thing ends up a paperweight.

WebOS may have a long life ahead if HP manages to license the software or find a buyer. But that's an optimistic view, and so far, there are no guarantees. If you find a bug or are wishing for a missing feature, don't count on a fix anytime soon.