All the hype about the CrunchPad – a touchscreen tablet envisioned by Michael Arrington of TechCrunch was overshadowed by the rumors of the upcoming Apple Tablet in the last month. But it has made an appearance again in an article by Straits Times.
The CrunchPad, developed by Fusion Garage, a startup based in Singapore is rumored to release this November.
CrunchPad Specifications:
- Dimensions: 12.77 x 7.83 x 0.74 inches
- Weight: 1.2 KG
- Screen: 12 inch touchscreen display
- Processor: Intel Atom N270, 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
- Software: Linux based OS, Webkit Browser
- Peripherals: 1 USB port (for keyboard or mouse)
- Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Mobile Broadband
- Price: USD 399
It looks pretty stylish and has nice specs. However it has no usable internal memory; maybe only some form of persistent cache for the browser. All the applications it can run will be web based, in the cloud; you can’t use them without an internet connection. Hopefully they will add some more USB ports and some internal memory. Or atleast lower the price a bit. Otherwise, I don’t think it will stand a chance against the Apple Tablet.
More on the CrunchPad – Wiki – Engadget – TechCrunch
August 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm
It sure looks sexy but I have a feeling that it will be another #fail idea. I’m sure it’s battery life will suck big time and in times like these when Netbooks are getting way too popular, I don’t see a scope for this product, UNLESS they make it super cheap, which won’t be possible for a startup company.
August 1st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Apple stole my money!!
Apple = organized crime
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