July 2009

Over the last week there has been much discussion on the Apple Tablet and comparisons with the CrunchPad. There have even been discussions on whether an actual market exists for these products – which is similar to discussions in the past regarding netbooks. One person said this is a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist. I agree with that.

Louis Gray is leaning CrunchPad.

Gizmodo says the Apple Tablet has problems.

I for one don’t want a tablet nor a netbook… Here’s why

There are four types of computer hardware that I use regularly…

1. Workstation – big, powerful, multiple screened PC for long periods of work
2. 13″ Macbook – mobile, small form factor, productive
3. iPhone – very mobile, always on
4. Media Centers – group of networked Media Center PC’s hooked up to tv’s and projector

I don’t see where a tablet – or even a netbook – fits into this hardware lineup. As cool as these devices look I cannot see a reason to include them into my mix above. The CrunchPad has been advertised as a “couch device” – something to use while you are lounging around and want to surf the web. I have an iPhone for that. And if I need more – I’ll walk to my home office and grab my laptop. Or, I’ll grab the wireless keyboard and mouse on my coffee table and surf around the web on my media center.

I just don’t see the need for these devices – as cool as they may look.

image via TechCrunch

image via Gizmodo

Am I missing something? Are you excited for these devices? If so – why? Let us know in the comments!

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