Cheap Web Tablet CrunchPad Hits Prototype B

[JMcEntegart]

TechCrunch last year fantasised about a low cost touch screen web tablet that boots right to the browser. Today the site showed off the CrunchPad and we have to say, we’re pretty excited.

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[curnel_D]

I want it.

 

[ckthecerealkiller]

FINALLY!

 

[DJ898]

I NEED ONE NOW!

 

[fancarolina]

Sounds like a waste of money when you can buy a netbook that has far more functionality for the same price.

 

[Guest]

I would get a couple for my parents, at least my mother. She refuses to use the computer because it's 'too complicated' She would understand how to use this quick, just enter an address and go. Plus I would rest easy knowing if she breaks it, I can get a new one for cheap.

 

[TwoDigital]

Looks awesome... the virtual keyboard looks small though - seems it would be uncomfortable to type on for any length of time. Then again, look at all the Blackberry/iPhone users who can do 100wpm with their thumbs.

 

[zodiacfml]

quite agree, by the time it comes out, most people have netbooks for that convenience/function.

 

[WheelsOfConfusion]

I think I'd actually prefer one of these to a netbook. Sizeable screen, touch interface, thin-n-light, interwebs.

 

[Guest]

I am looking for something very similar and in large numbers...whom to contact and how?

 

[gmeader]

Better Product for $299: Touch Book
http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
The specifications

* 9.4" x 7" x 1.4" for 2 lbs (with keyboard)
* ARM Texas Instruments OMAP3 chip
* 1024x600 8.9'' screen
* Storage: 8GB micro SD card
* Wifi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth
* 3-dimensional accelerometer
* Speakers, micro and headphone
* 6 USB 2.0 (3 internal, 2 external, 1 mini)
* 10h to 15 hours of battery life
And it's all opensource, hardware and software.