Techcrunch have today posted more images of their affordable in-development web tablet for wireless browsing: the CrunchPad. As well as looking far sleeker and having a more durable case, the latest version is nearly 2cm thinner than the previous prototype.
In addition what’s proving very interesting to observe, as the CrunchPad nears an actual finalised version and its subsequent market launch date, is just how effective the product’s relationship to the Techcrunch blog is proving.
Certainly I can’t remember such a high level of interest and anticipation for a similar device while in development for quite some time. Maybe the iPhone or Amazon Kindle – but they were obviously far more complex and groundbreaking products (no offence to the CrunchPad – I’m sure even Michael Arrington would agree).
In short the product is looking very interesting – and the job of drumming up market awareness of it at such an early stage is being handled superbly by the cross-brand potential of the Techcrunch/CrunchPad connection. I personally am looking forward to further developments…
Dejan Levi