Submitted by David Kuan04.24.2009
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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
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| Betting Closes: | Oct 28 2009 | Current Consensus: | 13.01% | Total Bets: | 24 |
| Today's Change: | 0% | ||||
| Life Time High: | 75.03% | ||||
| Life Time Low: | 11.92% |
Comments
Special press and user event in July-
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/03/crunchpad-the-launch-prototype/
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?
Ian Lamont
Managing Editor
The Industry Standard
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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)
Didn't happen.
Ian Lamont
Managing Editor
The Industry Standard
twitter.com/the_standard
twitter.com/ilamont
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