Comments on: Where is the CrunchPad? Could Pixel Qi be behind the holdup? http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/ portable pc, mobile computer, pocket pc and handheld computing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Darren Stuart http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-52621 Darren Stuart Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:28:49 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-52621 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Where is the CrunchPad? Could Pixel Qi be behind the holdup? http://cstat.us/4z</span></span>

Where is the CrunchPad? Could Pixel Qi be behind the holdup? http://cstat.us/4z

]]> By: Ben http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27698 Ben Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27698 Hmm yeah it looks like that's a response to our article. It doesn't really give us any info though. To me is sounds like they are just saying 'we are not late... given the market status'. The fact they she responded could be a hint that the CrunchPad is going to use a Pixel Qi screen, but Pixel Qi doesn't want to be know as the reason why it's taking so long. That's probably a stretch, but I guess we'll find out in due time. Hmm yeah it looks like that’s a response to our article. It doesn’t really give us any info though. To me is sounds like they are just saying ‘we are not late… given the market status’. The fact they she responded could be a hint that the CrunchPad is going to use a Pixel Qi screen, but Pixel Qi doesn’t want to be know as the reason why it’s taking so long. That’s probably a stretch, but I guess we’ll find out in due time.

]]> By: Dylrob http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27675 Dylrob Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:19:41 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27675 It looks like all the speculation has grabbed Mrs. Jepson's attention once again: http://pixelqi.com/blog1/2009/10/28/pixel-qi-late/ It looks like all the speculation has grabbed Mrs. Jepson’s attention once again:
http://pixelqi.com/blog1/2009/10/28/pixel-qi-late/

]]> By: John Tomic http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27672 John Tomic Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:39:18 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27672 Here are some more rumours of an Apple Tablet.. http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/computers/apple-shops-tablet-around-australia-20091027-hijk.html Here are some more rumours of an Apple Tablet..
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/computers/apple-shops-tablet-around-australia-20091027-hijk.html

]]> By: Mike Cane http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27669 Mike Cane Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:39:55 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27669 *snort* I got you all beat: Will Apple Use A Pixel Qi Screen? http://mikecane2008.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/will-apple-use-a-pixel-qi-screen/ -- JULY 2008, baby. As for the CrunchPad, I was just wondering today -- before I saw this -- if the delay was that they decided to ditch the customized Linux they had to go with Android instead. Why bother to release something that's basically a one-shot standalone device? It'd tank. *snort* I got you all beat:

Will Apple Use A Pixel Qi Screen?
http://mikecane2008.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/will-apple-use-a-pixel-qi-screen/
– JULY 2008, baby.

As for the CrunchPad, I was just wondering today — before I saw this — if the delay was that they decided to ditch the customized Linux they had to go with Android instead. Why bother to release something that’s basically a one-shot standalone device? It’d tank.

]]> By: Steve http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27635 Steve Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:01:50 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27635 Damn it, where's my Gravitar gone? Damn it, where’s my Gravitar gone?

]]> By: Steve http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27634 Steve Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:10 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27634 As I recall, the last official statement about the CrunchPad was back in July when it was also suggested that an August appearance was in the making. Since then nothing has been heard. I would like to see it come to fruition but I have a sinking feeling that the CrunchPad is dead in the water at this time. When there were hiccups before, Michael Harrington was the sort that came out and gave us reasons, and, whether real or not, at least we had reasons. There has been nothing official since July. If timing was important then what better than to get well established before the titans rolled out their offerings. If the screen was the delay, why suggest an August showing when Qi was not near OEM release. With the previous rumor of a $399 or more price tag, I think they have hit a technical problem along with pricing woes. On the other hand, they could be waiting to allow for the inevitable high prices of the new (rumored) MS and Apple offerings which would allow them to increase their own price but still come in under the bar; that it, a price somewhat higher than $399. Having said all of this, I sort of hope I am wrong. Sorry if I've rambled, It's late and I'm tired. Great thread to start, Chippy! As I recall, the last official statement about the CrunchPad was back in July when it was also suggested that an August appearance was in the making. Since then nothing has been heard.
I would like to see it come to fruition but I have a sinking feeling that the CrunchPad is dead in the water at this time.
When there were hiccups before, Michael Harrington was the sort that came out and gave us reasons, and, whether real or not, at least we had reasons. There has been nothing official since July.
If timing was important then what better than to get well established before the titans rolled out their offerings. If the screen was the delay, why suggest an August showing when Qi was not near OEM release.
With the previous rumor of a $399 or more price tag, I think they have hit a technical problem along with pricing woes.
On the other hand, they could be waiting to allow for the inevitable high prices of the new (rumored) MS and Apple offerings which would allow them to increase their own price but still come in under the bar; that it, a price somewhat higher than $399.
Having said all of this, I sort of hope I am wrong.
Sorry if I’ve rambled, It’s late and I’m tired.
Great thread to start, Chippy!

]]> By: Britman http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27621 Britman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27621 I think you have hit the nail on the head with the Crunchpad. After watching Charbox's video interview with Pixel Qi, I thought about tablet PC's. Although I had given up all hope of the Crunchpad ever seeing the light of day I am now excited about it again. I think you have hit the nail on the head with the Crunchpad. After watching Charbox’s video interview with Pixel Qi, I thought about tablet PC’s.

Although I had given up all hope of the Crunchpad ever seeing the light of day I am now excited about it again.

]]> By: Josef http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27579 Josef Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:48:31 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27579 if they dont hurry now with the crunchpad it is dead before it is on the market cause more and more tablet pcs are coming. i was a big fan of the crunchpad but now i think i look for a archos 9 (with a good ssd will be ok i think) if they dont hurry now with the crunchpad it is dead before it is on the market cause more and more tablet pcs are coming. i was a big fan of the crunchpad but now i think i look for a archos 9 (with a good ssd will be ok i think)

]]> By: Energy Doctor http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-52622 Energy Doctor Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:51:56 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-52622 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Where is the CrunchPad? Could Pixel Qi be behind the holdup ... http://bit.ly/qWVJc</span></span>

Where is the CrunchPad? Could Pixel Qi be behind the holdup … http://bit.ly/qWVJc

]]> By: Ben http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27573 Ben Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:21:15 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27573 Thanks for sharing Tai-Pan. I hesitate to even speculate on an Apple Tablet anymore as there isn't even proof that it exists, but it is definitely possible that Apple is also eying Pixel Qi as a provider for their screens. Thanks for sharing Tai-Pan. I hesitate to even speculate on an Apple Tablet anymore as there isn’t even proof that it exists, but it is definitely possible that Apple is also eying Pixel Qi as a provider for their screens.

]]> By: Ben http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27572 Ben Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:18:13 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27572 I also haven't seen any touch enabled Pixel Qi demos, but the article on the Pixel Qi blog clearly states: "Pixel Qi Screens debuting in Tablets". I don't think they would say tablet and somehow not mean touchscreen. As for resistive/capacitive, I actually think it might be the other way around. There are many more large resistive touchscreens on tablet PCs today than large capacitive touchscreens. While I would say that capacitive is oh-so-much better than resistive in most cases, I think that the tech becomes increasingly expensive as it gets larger, which is why we haven't seen it on many larger devices. If the CrunchPad is waiting on a 10-12" Pixel Qi screen, I could only assume that it would be resistive, despite my wish that it would be capacitive; the reason for this would be keep cost down. I also haven’t seen any touch enabled Pixel Qi demos, but the article on the Pixel Qi blog clearly states: “Pixel Qi Screens debuting in Tablets”. I don’t think they would say tablet and somehow not mean touchscreen.

As for resistive/capacitive, I actually think it might be the other way around. There are many more large resistive touchscreens on tablet PCs today than large capacitive touchscreens. While I would say that capacitive is oh-so-much better than resistive in most cases, I think that the tech becomes increasingly expensive as it gets larger, which is why we haven’t seen it on many larger devices.

If the CrunchPad is waiting on a 10-12″ Pixel Qi screen, I could only assume that it would be resistive, despite my wish that it would be capacitive; the reason for this would be keep cost down.

]]> By: animatio http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27571 animatio Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:14:22 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27571 in the meantime ereaders are popping op in the market en masse with strong backing by publishers and editors and big resellers as well. as i said earlier, it will be tough for a small company of newcomers to enter the market without having built strong connections to the publishing market and its alliances too. in the meantime ereaders are popping op in the market en masse with strong backing by publishers and editors and big resellers as well. as i said earlier, it will be tough for a small company of newcomers to enter the market without having built strong connections to the publishing market and its alliances too.

]]> By: anon http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27570 anon Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:36:26 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27570 A Pixel Qi screen would definitely help a bit with battery life and might make the CrunchPad a decent tablet for consuming documents and e-magazines at home. If I recall correctly, Pixel Qi intended to make rather large panels, which would fit the CrunchPad. To my knowledge Pixel Qi has not yet shown their screens with any touch layers on them though. If and when they do, I expect them to be capacitive, as 12" is pretty big for resistive technology and could be somewhat worse than capacitive for bright ambient lighting conditions. I also remember that the Pixel Qi folks didn't have much praise for resistive screens on some demo video by Charbax, if I recall correctly. Of course, any device would be so much better with a Pixel Qi screen. In fact, all LCD screens should be Pixel Qi screens. They ought to make some with a touch layer in 8.9" size for me too! :) A Pixel Qi screen would definitely help a bit with battery life and might make the CrunchPad a decent tablet for consuming documents and e-magazines at home. If I recall correctly, Pixel Qi intended to make rather large panels, which would fit the CrunchPad.

To my knowledge Pixel Qi has not yet shown their screens with any touch layers on them though. If and when they do, I expect them to be capacitive, as 12″ is pretty big for resistive technology and could be somewhat worse than capacitive for bright ambient lighting conditions. I also remember that the Pixel Qi folks didn’t have much praise for resistive screens on some demo video by Charbax, if I recall correctly.

Of course, any device would be so much better with a Pixel Qi screen. In fact, all LCD screens should be Pixel Qi screens. They ought to make some with a touch layer in 8.9″ size for me too! :)

]]> By: Tai-Pan http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/where-is-the-crunchpad-could-pixel-qi-be-behind-the-holdup/#comment-27569 Tai-Pan Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:36:25 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=10033#comment-27569 Ben, We wrote a very similar article "Is Apple waiting for Pixel Qi?" http://www.shanzai.com/index.php/market-mayhem/8-op-ed/178-is-apple-waiting-for-pixel-qi The logic applies to both the Crunchpad and a possible Apple tablet... they need to be eBook readers as well as PCs. I think Pixel Qi tech could make that happen. Tai-Pan Ben,

We wrote a very similar article “Is Apple waiting for Pixel Qi?”
http://www.shanzai.com/index.php/market-mayhem/8-op-ed/178-is-apple-waiting-for-pixel-qi

The logic applies to both the Crunchpad and a possible Apple tablet… they need to be eBook readers as well as PCs. I think Pixel Qi tech could make that happen.

Tai-Pan

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