The developers said there's no way to know how long it will be before they can release a working version of Android for the tablet. "Figure this will take a good long while. Keep your expectations very low and for now enjoy WebOS," the site says.

Further complicating the initiative, some of the developers don't yet have TouchPads.

"Until all of the #touchdroid developers receive their devices, or at a standstill this week," according to the HPTouchDroid Twitter feed.

Companies including Best Buy, , , and say they have sold out of Touchpads online, and in some cases in stores too.

and that it would not be receiving any more. Amazon lists some TouchPads for sale, at higher prices than $99 and from little-known retailers.