New CrunchPad prototype looks incredibly slick

Posted on 04 June 2009, Last updated on 04 June 2009 by

crunchpad2 We’ve been following the interesting developments of the CrunchPad, which aims to bring an intuitive and inexpensive web tablet into the hands of consumers. When it was first announced, the idea seemed wild, but as time goes on, the CrunchPad is looking better and more concrete every time we hear about it. Previously we’ve seen an earlier prototype of the CrunchPad on video, but we are now seeing for the first time, an all new, beautiful looking device that TechCrunch says is almost ready for production.

crunchpad They moved to an aluminum case in place of plastic, vying for strength at the cost of increased price, but it also allows the device to be more thin, bringing the overall thickness to just 18mm. After watching a recently unveiled demo of a slightly older prototype, I’m really hoping to see the CrunchPad’s software evolve further. The idea is wonderful, but if they don’t craft the software with masterful precision, I’m doubting they will get the experience they are targeting if they are relying on a passive touchscreen.

Head to TechCrunch for more images.

18 Comments For This Post

  1. Ben Lang says:

    New article: New CrunchPad prototype looks incredibly slick http://cli.gs/YGEXN3

  2. Britman says:

    This new design looks pretty sweet. Could this be a Kindle killer? I know it’s far more useful.

  3. Sokonomi says:

    I wonder what its going to cost though, but it certainly looks nice.

  4. Josef says:

    This device is a must have for me. I hope we see it soon. As Britman said, this could be a Kindle Killer.

  5. focus says:

    Too bad that the price is going only one way..up.

  6. squirrel says:

    what are the specifications? for me the major are the weight and screen diagonal

  7. tampigns says:

    It look much better than the first proto
    but still i worry that it will be much more expensive than aimed..

    whatever .. the proc will be intel Atom so… welcome Moblin~

  8. didit says:

    Sweet …

    replace the LCD with PixelQi LCD for battery life and keep the price around $300, it will be the perfect ebook reader.

  9. Chippy says:

    I think even with a cheap LCD this is going to be $300 or more.

  10. Britman says:

    Yeah the price is going to be the sticking point. I’ve learned that you should always add $200-$300 to a companies projected price.

  11. jeremy says:

    Wait wait wait isn’t a folded paper like half the size of this- might this not catch on until its fold-able? Think so.

  12. squirrel says:

    weight – should be lower than 0,5 kg – that more important than price level

  13. Josef says:

    yep the same i think :)

  14. Chippy says:

    I’m estimating 700gm. The Viliv X70 is about the same and it’s based on the same platform, with SSD. 700gm sounds like a minimum. I dont expect 500gm at all.

  15. Amer Sohail says:

    Attractive device for me should contain:

    – Size 9 inch to 12 inch
    – PDF support
    – MP3 support
    – Multi touch enabled
    – WIFI support
    – at least 5 hours of battery life

  16. canadamanintaiwan says:

    i have to admit i’m intrigued, but i just can’t see myself using this either – where’s the keyboard? http://bit.ly/Kq4Id

  17. Богдан says:

    Вопросик вот такой возник, кто обьяснит девушке как добавить этот блог в избранное?

  18. XУЛИГAH says:

    Народ в подобных случаях так говорит – Ах, ах, а пособить нечем. :)

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