Some of the CrunchPad’s competitors include the Dell Latitude XT, Asus Eee PC T91-BLK020X Black, Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion TX2-1165EA (NM515EA#ABU), Hewlett-Packard HP TouchSmart tx2-1160ea (NP663EA#ABU), Spectra Flexible One 71M-F (120560), Toshiba Portégé M700-3G13B (PPM70E-0QH02DEN), etc. Whilst many of these competing tablet PCs are quality products, they still lack the uniqueness of Techcrunch’s CrunchPad. The Dell Latitude XT is admittedly  a very handy piece of device as it weighs just 1.61 kg. Asus Eee PC T91-BLK020X Black has an Intel Atom Z520 processor and RAM of 1,024 MB. It has 8.9 inch display and the networking is done through wireless LAN, Bluetooth and LAN 10/100. It provides battery back up of 5 hours and weighs around 0.96 kg. Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion TX2520EA (CJ938EA#ABU) is fitted with an AMD Athlon 64 processor. It has 3,072 MB of RAM installed in it that provides it lightning fast speed. It has a hard disk memory of 250 GB and a display of 12.1 inch.

The CrunchPad, however, offers something completely new and different that no competitor tablet PC can touch. Techcrunch’s CrunchPad is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology that ensures long functional life and high efficiency. The CrunchPad has amazing touch screen that takes the touchscreen experience to the next level.

It has a 2.6 inch screen with 256K-colour TFT display of QVGA resolution. It offers WQVGA video recording at 30fps and has built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality. It has 118MB of internal memory and M2 memory expansion (8GB card included). As for audio, the Sony Ericsson w995 has stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack along with a kickstand. It also offers FM radio with RDS and multi-tasking support. Smart dialling, a comfortable keypad and nice sliding mechanism are other features of the phone. TrackID music recognition, picture editor/blogging, YouTube mode, organizer and a voice memo/dial are other features of the phone. However, the phone does not have an infrared port and its video recording limited to WQVGA. It does not have lens protection, no DivX/XviD video support and no office document viewer. All in all, an attractive phone, Sony Ericsson w995 packs many features and is a delight to use.

It runs on sealed Lithium polymer battery, which runs for a maximum of 5 hours. Its optional features include a TV Tuner, 3G and GPS. Moreover, the Asus EEE PC T91 comes with a suite of touch-optimised software known as the TouchSuite. This includes applications like FotoFun (flicking through and editing photos), Memos (notes that can be ’stuck’ onto the desktop), Touch Gate (allows switching between modes) as well as an IE Toolbar. Extremely advanced and innovative, the net book has an impressive set of features.

Embellished with stylish Swarovski crystals, the brown-coloured laptop has a long battery life thanks to its exclusive Super Hybrid Engine. A stunning design sets this laptop apart from other net books. Exclusive and intuitive, it has a multi-touch pad, which is simple and can navigation and scrolling easily. It is easy to use especially when browsing the Internet or editing a document. Absence of moving parts enhances battery life of the machine as its uses less power and also provides greater protection against shock to data. More robust and solid as compared to conventional hard disk drives, the Asus Eee PC S101-BRN004X Brown notebook has a solid hard drive. Covered by ASUS 2-Year UK Collect and Return warranty, the net book is equipped with WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth Connection. The wireless connectivity allows for fast surfing of Internet via a wireless router at home or public hotspots while Bluetooth allows for easy data transfer between devices.

Loaded with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, the laptop maintains a perfect balance between performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs. Also, the Super Hybrid Engine has a long battery of 5.4 hours. The Asus netbook comes with a protective sleeve, which keeps its helps to safe against general wear and tear. It has a large ergonomic touchpad that improves productivity effectively while its digital array microphone improves sound quality and reduces background noise.

It has a 8.9″ WSVGA screen with 1024×600 resolution. With more viewing area, the user’s eyes will feel comfortable to view a single A4 page without scrolling left or right too much. Thus, a bigger screen means easier reading and editing of documents. Though it does not have an optical disc drive, the Asus Eee PC 904 HD 80GB Windows netbook does have wireless LAN. Other features include 3 USB ports, an integrated webcam and a 3-in-1 card reader. It runs on 6 lithium-ion cells that provide a maximum battery life of 5 hours. It has ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine that gives it a longer battery lifespan and also offers an option between performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments as per different needs of the user. The netbook’s big screen allows the user to enjoy ample viewing area and that too with the convenience of being on the move. Easy to use and loaded with exciting features, this Asus netbook weighs a mere 1.40 kg.

The Taiwanese mobile computer maker will be showing off a lot of netbooks that have mobile broadband and will eventually have Windows 7 pre-installed in them. The Asus Eee PC 1000HG has been drenched with a lot of features like the IEEE 802.16e, the WAVE2 and the best of all, WiFi technology. The band that have been installed in the laptop are the 2.7GHz and the 5.8GHz bands that are highly effective.  The Asus netbook will be available in three different models, the Eee PC 1003HA, the Eee PC T91 and the Eee PC 1003HA. So take your time and take your pick. You have plenty to choose from.