The JooJoo tablet (former CrunchPad) is almost ready for prime time
Joojoo, the controversial new tablet from Fusion Garage, has got some last-minute improvements before it starts shipping in a few weeks, reports Cnet. With a retailed price matching the entry-level iPad (USD$ 499), the Joojoo is a sleek tablet that offers some differencials compared to Apple's device. The main ones are:
- Flash support out of the box
- Larger screen (12.1 inches)
- Camera (for video conference)
- USB port
- Open platform (they say "Browser Based Operating System", so I assume it uses some sort of Linux in the background)
On the other hand, compared to the iPad, the Joojoo provides half battery time (5 hours) and a smaller internal memory (4 GB).
Will it be a strong competitor to the iPad? It's hard to tell at this moment. It is certainly an interesting device that has potential, but for the same price, I'd go for the iPad. And, by the way, the name they chose just sound silly to me. Will consumers react the same way? Can't wait to have yours? Pre-order it here and wait for 8-10 weeks.[pictures via Engadget and JooJoo's official website]
