CNET Loaded: HP Slate out and About

Microsoft creates an online PC-gaming store called Games for Windows, Google TV appears to be blocked by ABC, NBC, and CBS, and Hewlett-Packard's Slate is now available.

CNET Loaded: HP Slate out and About Natali Del Conte: It’s Friday, October 22nd. I’m Natali Del Conte and it’s time to get loaded. The HP Slate has launched. This is HP tablet computer that runs windows not Palm Web OS which HP now owns. It’s 9 inch touch screen device that you can buy from HP’s website for $799 starting now. We have a full review and specs and first year on CNET. And Google TV users are not able to watch actual TV from broadcast networks ABC and apparent companies CBS. NBC also told the Wall Street Journal that it was blocking its show from Google TV too. Apparently the networks don’t want to watch the web version when you can watch the TV version on the same device. Google has not commented on this matter. The Barnes & Nobel Nook is going to be sold at Wal-Mart this holiday season for starters the retailer will have 2500 nooks to sell on October 24th. They will have the 3D and the WiFi version and be careful about using Face time on your Mac the Beta version of the program that lets you video chat with other Mac or iPhone 4 users has a security flaw that may jeopardize your passwords. Opposed on Mac World Germany shows that if you log into your FaceTime account the password can be changed without an existing password so someone can just reset and loc you out of your account. Apple seems to have disabled the view account button and it will likely be working on a more permanent flick soon and finally Microsoft announced games for Windows. This is an online gaming store for PC games. The market place will launch on November 15th. You can find it at games for Windows.com. Those are your headlines for today and that wraps up your week of getting loaded. I will see you on Monday. I’m Natali Del Conti for CNET.com and you’ve just been loaded.