The fact is that the timeline for the Crunchpad thus far reads like a vapourware gadget or the financially challenged launch of the OLPC project. First the Crunchpad was $US200, then it became $US300, then there was supposed to be an announcement in July or August. Of course that never happened but another rumour placed the launch in November for $US400. That was months ago — and nothing has materialised so far.
Rumours are rumours, but if rising costs are a major issue, that does not bode well — especially with the threat of a sub $US1000 Apple Tablet looming. [Silicon Alley]