CrunchPad coming in November with built-in 3G connectivity, says Straits Times

Last we heard, TechCrunch's Michael Arrington wasn't ready to talk about a timeframe for the release of his self-proclaimed "science project," the CrunchPad tablet. That's not the case for The Straits Times, however, who've published an article claiming that developer Fusion Garage is aiming to get the device out to the masses by November of this year, just in time for Christmas shopping. The Singapore newspaper got a sneak preview of the device, as well as some new specs. The tablet reportedly about 2.64 pounds, has a 1.6GH Intel Atom and 1GB RAM (which we knew), a USB port for keyboard and / or mouse, built-in WiFi and 3G connectivity, and a port for mobile broadband. Price is estimated around $400, a little bit more than the $300 he pegged in April, but it's still being filed in the "unconfirmed" category for now -- hopefully it comes out a little leaner when this thing goes official.

[Thanks, David]

[UnderDoc Posted Aug 6th 2009 11:03PM]

@edvokia2006 -- aluminum-schmaluminum, who gives a puck? $400 for a device as useless is not goona fly. I am guessing they are simply beeing payed to make whatever useless junk aplle will come up with looks sexy enough to through your hard earned money on... those who want an arm processor and longer battery time, just go buy a touch book, it's only $300 and comes with no bullcrap 3G monthly bill...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 13th 2009 10:11AM]

The more they delay the more expensive it will get. Prices for panels are going up everyday.

[RupanIII Posted Aug 28th 2009 11:26AM]

I'm thinking it's time to boot XP on this thing.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/24/buffalo.ups.flash.capacity/

We have the technology to hide it, LOL.