HP: This TouchPad owner just got very nervous. Thanks.
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Reasons aside, this move couldn't have been more poorly timed in my view. The TouchPad's launch wasn't the best it should have been, that is not in question. There may have been reasons behind replacing Rubinstein that make good business sense, or reasons we don't know about. None of that matters to the customers who shelled out hard-earned dollars on an untried platform for a new tablet, potential or not.
To new TouchPad customers, there is no good way to view the replacement of Rubinstein. It is viewed as dumping the guy behind the product we just bought. We are savvy enough customers to know this will have a big internal impact on the business unit that is now supporting our big purchase. We were already risking a fair bit on the TouchPad given media reviews. Now we have a lot more to worry about. Thanks, HP.
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