CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
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CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
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Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#2"And if it's going to cost $600 or $700 for a CrunchPad, which only supports Web surfing, it's going to be tricky to compete with better devices from tech giants that cost just a few hundred dollars more. (For instance, the forthcoming Apple tablet, which could cost less than $1,000.)"
Wow, they're speculating on a potential price, and then proceed to denounce said price based on a speculation of a price of a product that has yet to be announced?
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#3Too bad. I, and many others, would love one of these.
I am confused that they didn't use a cheaper, more power efficient processor in this, but I guess when you want to be able to play back flash video, you're stuck.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#4Unlikely. Michael spoke before a small group of people less than a month ago, when I asked about CrunchPad. He said that it's coming along and that "Atom sucks." So, he's probably waiting for Chrome OS running on the new ARM processor (Cortex A9?) He mentioned that he has sunk $1M+ TC money in the project.
I'd love a bookpad that has two screens that fold together like a book. One screen is LCD that can serve as keyboard/(multi)touchpad/video screen and the other e-ink screen for reading books.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#5I have no idea wether the cost is holding this back but I've always been doubtful about this "pad" format for devices - it just doesn't seem like good design.
- It's too big to be operated with two thumbs (i.e. Blackberry and iPhone)
- It lacks a physical keyboard so I suspect that typing anything isn't going to be a positive experience.
- It lays flat which isn't a good viewing angle, which means that I will need a stand (unless it has one built in - don't know),
- I suspect it's too heavy to hold up like a Kindle.
Maybe I'm wrong about these things but it seems like a lot to pull off and I don't think the TC guys are the ones to do it. Now, Apple might be a different case, we'll have to wait and see.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#6I have no idea wether the cost is holding this back but I've always been doubtful about this "pad" format for devices - it just doesn't seem like good design. - It's too big to be operated with two thumbs (i.e. Blackberry and iPhone) - It lacks a physical keyboard so I suspect that typing anything isn't going to be a positive experience. - It lays flat which isn't a good viewing angle, which means that I will need a…
I doubt that it's too heavy to hold up as that would defeat the purpose. I imagine that a device like this would be more pleasant to keep in your lap as you browse the Internet or such then a traditional laptop. Plus, you could always mount it on a mechanical arm or on the wall. I can imagine having such a device hanging in my kitchen, so I could check my email, or look up recipes while cooking.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#7Unlikely. Michael spoke before a small group of people less than a month ago, when I asked about CrunchPad. He said that it's coming along and that "Atom sucks." So, he's probably waiting for Chrome OS running on the new ARM processor (Cortex A9?) He mentioned that he has sunk $1M+ TC money in the project. I'd love a bookpad that has two screens that fold together like a book. One screen is LCD that can serve as keyb…
Glad to hear that the rumors in this article might be unfounded. I was hoping to get one of these in time for the holidays, guess I'll have to wait till next year..
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#8Unlikely. Michael spoke before a small group of people less than a month ago, when I asked about CrunchPad. He said that it's coming along and that "Atom sucks." So, he's probably waiting for Chrome OS running on the new ARM processor (Cortex A9?) He mentioned that he has sunk $1M+ TC money in the project. I'd love a bookpad that has two screens that fold together like a book. One screen is LCD that can serve as keyb…
That is actually the worst news I've heard about it. :(
Waiting for Chome OS? A risk if the rumors of the Apple Tablet are true.
$1M+TC money.. but how MUCH TC money - and still no product; that's a worry.
Essentially he's saying I've spent more than $1M on technology that I don't want to use anymore and I am waiting for Google "vapour ware" to materialise to use on the new one.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#9I have no idea wether the cost is holding this back but I've always been doubtful about this "pad" format for devices - it just doesn't seem like good design. - It's too big to be operated with two thumbs (i.e. Blackberry and iPhone) - It lacks a physical keyboard so I suspect that typing anything isn't going to be a positive experience. - It lays flat which isn't a good viewing angle, which means that I will need a…
I doubt that it's too heavy to hold up as that would defeat the purpose. I imagine that a device like this would be more pleasant to keep in your lap as you browse the Internet or such then a traditional laptop. Plus, you could always mount it on a mechanical arm or on the wall. I can imagine having such a device hanging in my kitchen, so I could check my email, or look up recipes while cooking.
With it in your lap, flat, your head tilts down, bending the neck. This puts strain on the muscles at the base of the neck, which tires them. The muscles under the shoulder blades will then step in to try and compensate, tiring them, etc., etc. This is why it's uncomfortable to to read, sitting up, with a book lying flat on your lap. With a laptop the screen juts up at an angle from the lap (~45 degrees) which allows you to look at the screen longer without becoming tired (less neck strain). Of course if you're just half propped up on the couch this might not be the case.
Admittedly it's probably harder to accidentally knock this off your lap while reaching for your coffee/beer/whatever.
I could see it on the wall, but if it's for mounting, why worry about making it light? You can save on material costs by going heavier.
Re: CrunchPad dead? Delayed by higher-than-expected costs?
#10Unlikely. Michael spoke before a small group of people less than a month ago, when I asked about CrunchPad. He said that it's coming along and that "Atom sucks." So, he's probably waiting for Chrome OS running on the new ARM processor (Cortex A9?) He mentioned that he has sunk $1M+ TC money in the project. I'd love a bookpad that has two screens that fold together like a book. One screen is LCD that can serve as keyb…
That is actually the worst news I've heard about it. :( Waiting for Chome OS? A risk if the rumors of the Apple Tablet are true. $1M+TC money.. but how MUCH TC money - and still no product; that's a worry. Essentially he's saying I've spent more than $1M on technology that I don't want to use anymore and I am waiting for Google "vapour ware" to materialise to use on the new one.
$1M+ to me means one million and more.