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Didn't happen. Ian

Ian Lamont — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:37 -0500

Didn't happen.

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Prototype is just that .. a

David Kuan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:40:10 -0400

Prototype is just that .. a prototype. Commercial product requires marketing plan, supply chain management and distribution arrangement. Can Techcrunch accomplish this to meet the prediction criteria?

I think Nintendo is an example of a publisher (games with Mario and gang) with own hardware product (Nintedo DS, DS Lite, DSi, Wii)

I just signed up for

Ian Lamont — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:14:05 -0400

I just signed up for notifications about this product from TC.

I am trying to think of an example of a publisher releasing their own hardware product (not just a branded product from someone else) and can't think of any examples. Can anyone else think of any?

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Special press and user event

Tay Bass — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:36:00 -0400

Special press and user event in July-
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/03/crunchpad-the-launch-prototype/

TechCrunch announces its touchscreen tablet available by the end of October?

David Kuan — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:57:05 -0400

TechCrunch has been teasing readers with pictures and video of a prototype touchscreen Web tablet (also known as the "CrunchPad" or "Crunch Tablet") for several months. The most recent photos, released in April, show a slim, Atom-powered device that has an on-screen keyboard and even packaging.

The CrunchGear post brags that "it's real and it's spectacular," but a new hardware launch in a market crowded with sub-$400 netbooks, iPod touches, and the Kindle 2 will be a challenge. Manufacturing, distribution, and sales all have to be worked out before launch can occur.

PREDICTION: TechCrunch will formally announce by the end of October 2009 the launch of a tablet computer. This is just an announcement; the actual product launch can take place after October 31.

Image: CrunchGear