If you are into technology and gadgets at all, you have probably heard of one and only TechCrunch. But, what you may not know is that for approximately the past, they have been publicly discussing their plans to build the “CrunchPad” which is what they hope to be an excellent web tablet. The CrunchPad is capable of surfing the Internet through a kiosk version of Firefox as may possibly handle VOIP functions through Skype. To summarize their original post from last year, the CrunchPad will be an iPhone styled device with a sleek and simple touch screen interface with no eyesores. Since the CrunchPad would just be a machine that would surf the Internet and possibly do VOIP calls and things of that nature, it would likely not be a powerhouse. In essence, think of the hardware and powerhouse capabilities of the CrunchPad as those of the $300 netbooks that have been flooding the markets recently. The Crunchpad (or a $300 netbook) is to a Honda Civic DX as a desktop machine with an Intel i7-975 processor is the Lamborghini Reveton.

As of now, pricing and specs are still hush-hush. Their original goal was to introduce the device around $200 but we will see if that actually happens. I am sure their recent decision to go with an aluminum body raised the costs. But if you ask me, an aluminum chassis is a worthy justification for an increased price because it allowed the device to the thinner and more attractive.

The software partner that was in charge of the CrunchPad recently leaked photos and video over the Internet so without further adieu, here is what you have probably been waiting for:

After the leaked information, we know the following:

• About 18mm thick
• Probably 12” screen
• Screen is flush with the bezel
• It looks awesome!

In closing, I would honestly much rather spend $300-$500 on something like the CrunchPad than a pointless Amazon Kindle. In general, I hate how eink on ebook readers flash between pages. Well that plus the fact that you cannot really do anything much besides read books and some magazines/newspapers (which must be purchased). On the other hand, the CrunchPad can do anything from just surfing the internet, to writing emails, listening to music, watching streaming content, etc.

P.S. <noshame>TechCrunch, how about a CrunchPad to play with and review </noshame>

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