[Tech] CrunchPad Web Tablet Landing "As Soon As Possible" for Less Than $300


	[Tech] CrunchPad Web Tablet Landing "As Soon As Possible" for Less Than $300

Laxon

7-5-2009 10:18 PM

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crunchpad, web tablet

Laxon says:

I wouldn't mind one of those. I think its what we are missing so far.

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