Comments on: PepperPad 3 Pre-Happiness http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:53:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Hanz http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-476839 Hanz Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:26:17 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-476839 i actually stumbeld onto this thread looking into buying pizza with paypal. hows that for lazy? i actually stumbeld onto this thread looking into buying pizza with paypal.
hows that for lazy?

]]> By: Blog Reporter » Blog Archive » Crunch Gear http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-29303 Blog Reporter » Blog Archive » Crunch Gear Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:02:07 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-29303 [...] TechCrunch seems to be the go to place for information about the newest gadgets and news from across the blogosphere. But I still feel like such a non-dork when I read about things like the PepperPad 3 and Blu-Ray/HD-DVDs. I am sooo far behind technologically, but hey, I’m one of the only ones in my family who even has a computer! I’ll learn, it will take me time, but I have already learned a lot since marrying my geek husband 5 years ago, though it took him two years to convince me I needed a computer. Now I don’t know how I ever lived without one. [...] [...] TechCrunch seems to be the go to place for information about the newest gadgets and news from across the blogosphere. But I still feel like such a non-dork when I read about things like the PepperPad 3 and Blu-Ray/HD-DVDs. I am sooo far behind technologically, but hey, I’m one of the only ones in my family who even has a computer! I’ll learn, it will take me time, but I have already learned a lot since marrying my geek husband 5 years ago, though it took him two years to convince me I needed a computer. Now I don’t know how I ever lived without one. [...]

]]> By: Dave http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5890 Dave Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:40:47 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5890 I've been following ebooks and tablet PCs for a while, and this has blown the socks off of anything so far on the price. Everyone always says "Just go get a laptop!" I have a laptop - a rather nice one in fact, but its NOT an ebook. Its NOT a device that I can flip on real fast to check something. Its NOT a device that I want sitting in front of my TV so that I can look up some nagging fact on IMDB while I'm watching something. And the open source on top of it is just cake. I'm a software developer and can't wait to start programming for it. I've had it preordered since August 2nd I think. Hopefully I'll get it in a couple days. I’ve been following ebooks and tablet PCs for a while, and this has blown the socks off of anything so far on the price.

Everyone always says “Just go get a laptop!” I have a laptop - a rather nice one in fact, but its NOT an ebook. Its NOT a device that I can flip on real fast to check something. Its NOT a device that I want sitting in front of my TV so that I can look up some nagging fact on IMDB while I’m watching something.

And the open source on top of it is just cake. I’m a software developer and can’t wait to start programming for it.

I’ve had it preordered since August 2nd I think. Hopefully I’ll get it in a couple days.

]]> By: Alonline » Pepper Pad 3 - ultimate home controller? http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5646 Alonline » Pepper Pad 3 - ultimate home controller? Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:11:14 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5646 [...] This is quite cool and joins the “When I win the lottery” section (I think I might actually make that a category). The Pepper Pad 3 is a small touchscreen tablet PC with WiFi, Bluetooth, a scroller, thumbkeys, speakers and just about everything that you might need from such a small unit. And it runs Linux so will be easily customisable if you feel like making it do your own thing. More pictures here. [...] [...] This is quite cool and joins the “When I win the lottery” section (I think I might actually make that a category). The Pepper Pad 3 is a small touchscreen tablet PC with WiFi, Bluetooth, a scroller, thumbkeys, speakers and just about everything that you might need from such a small unit. And it runs Linux so will be easily customisable if you feel like making it do your own thing. More pictures here. [...]

]]> By: Emry http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5635 Emry Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:01:31 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5635 700$ is not bad really. Also, we do not know how full featured it is yet. As for a windows XP box for less, you might be able to find it, but it will be a slug, or worse, a loud paper weight. Further more, this is the web. A lot of the people viewing the site are in other countries. Computer prices world wide are pretty ugly right now. If the system has even half the features of a full sized box, $700 is not a bad price at all. I mean, look at the new video game consoles, averaging 400$ for toys. :P 700$ is not bad really. Also, we do not know how full featured it is yet. As for a windows XP box for less, you might be able to find it, but it will be a slug, or worse, a loud paper weight.

Further more, this is the web. A lot of the people viewing the site are in other countries. Computer prices world wide are pretty ugly right now. If the system has even half the features of a full sized box, $700 is not a bad price at all. I mean, look at the new video game consoles, averaging 400$ for toys. :P

]]> By: Simon http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5562 Simon Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:05:06 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5562 Well it's a lot cheaper than a Q1 (half the price at least here in the UK) has Linux instead of Windows which is a huge bonus with terminal goodness. Unlike a laptop i don't have a kb in the way and i can thumb type if i need the keys when browsing, What's not to like? can't wait. Well it’s a lot cheaper than a Q1 (half the price at least here in the UK) has Linux instead of Windows which is a huge bonus with terminal goodness. Unlike a laptop i don’t have a kb in the way and i can thumb type if i need the keys when browsing, What’s not to like? can’t wait.

]]> By: filemorf http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5518 filemorf Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:03:20 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5518 ummmm yeah, at $700 you can count me out! laptops with Windows can be cound for way less, I wonder how long it will take for tablets to reach $700. hmmmm maybe even before this thing get to market. ummmm yeah, at $700 you can count me out! laptops with Windows can be cound for way less, I wonder how long it will take for tablets to reach $700. hmmmm maybe even before this thing get to market.

]]> By: One More Gadget News » Blog Archive » PepperPad tablet PC peek http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5481 One More Gadget News » Blog Archive » PepperPad tablet PC peek Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:07:39 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5481 [...] The CrunchGear crew has received a new toy, and the PepperPad tablet is currently undergoing rigorous testing procedures over at their HQ with a full review to come soon. The PepperPad tablet is another Internet surfing tool which comes equipped with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, a full QWERTY keyboard for you to carry on messaging at a WiFi hotspot, a built-in hard drive, touchscreen capability, and a Linux OS which should shave off a good $70 or so from the final price as there is no need to purchase Windows XP Professional. Is this device really necessary? Most people who have laptops will definitely find no use for this, while others will most probably have a casual Web surfing device like their 3G cellphones, PSPs, and DS Lites. Look at where Palm’s LifeDrive is now. [...] [...] The CrunchGear crew has received a new toy, and the PepperPad tablet is currently undergoing rigorous testing procedures over at their HQ with a full review to come soon. The PepperPad tablet is another Internet surfing tool which comes equipped with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, a full QWERTY keyboard for you to carry on messaging at a WiFi hotspot, a built-in hard drive, touchscreen capability, and a Linux OS which should shave off a good $70 or so from the final price as there is no need to purchase Windows XP Professional. Is this device really necessary? Most people who have laptops will definitely find no use for this, while others will most probably have a casual Web surfing device like their 3G cellphones, PSPs, and DS Lites. Look at where Palm’s LifeDrive is now. [...]

]]> By: Eric http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5420 Eric Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:11:01 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5420 common get the price down on these devices people!!!! like i want to pay anything over $400 for this or any UMPC's.....look ma we took a pda and added keyboad for $300.....oh and best of all were using a open source OS and charging like it was a Windows OS....*sigh* sorry common get the price down on these devices people!!!! like i want to pay anything over $400 for this or any UMPC’s…..look ma we took a pda and added keyboad for $300…..oh and best of all were using a open source OS and charging like it was a Windows OS….*sigh* sorry

]]> By: Ali http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5414 Ali Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:31:05 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5414 you can use paypal to pay the pizza guy. PayPal mobile =) you can use paypal to pay the pizza guy. PayPal mobile =)

]]> By: mathew http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5413 mathew Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:25:10 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5413 Take the stupid thumbpads off and make it correspondingly narrower and I'd be very tempted. Take the stupid thumbpads off and make it correspondingly narrower and I’d be very tempted.

]]> By: Kate Hudson http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5375 Kate Hudson Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:06:12 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5375 I really want one of these things, I can't wait to read the full review. I'm very interested to know how long the battery lasts, I haven't been able to find out elsewhere. Donovan, amazon has it available for preorder for 700USD in white, black or pink :) I really want one of these things, I can’t wait to read the full review. I’m very interested to know how long the battery lasts, I haven’t been able to find out elsewhere.

Donovan, amazon has it available for preorder for 700USD in white, black or pink :)

]]> By: Donovan http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5367 Donovan Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:51:36 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5367 Any idea how much this is going to cost? If it ends up being too much, it would be hard to justify this over a laptop, just like the UMPCs that have come out so far. Donovan Any idea how much this is going to cost? If it ends up being too much, it would be hard to justify this over a laptop, just like the UMPCs that have come out so far.

Donovan

]]> By: filemorf http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5359 filemorf Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:21:15 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5359 zorg: he does mention that the full photos are not here yet because he has not fully explored all of the pepperpads features. now I do agree with you lets have them, I suspect the product is too big for most of us to be instantally won over, there might even be a restiction placed by the vendor on what type of photos they could show. the (pre) review even says it be a good kitchen or living room computer nothing about good for taking round with me for daily use out of the home. Well looking forward to seeing more details though I bet the price will make me really look at its short coming of not having a full keyboard and its size. zorg: he does mention that the full photos are not here yet because he has not fully explored all of the pepperpads features. now I do agree with you lets have them, I suspect the product is too big for most of us to be instantally won over, there might even be a restiction placed by the vendor on what type of photos they could show. the (pre) review even says it be a good kitchen or living room computer nothing about good for taking round with me for daily use out of the home.
Well looking forward to seeing more details though I bet the price will make me really look at its short coming of not having a full keyboard and its size.

]]> By: zorg http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5346 zorg Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:15:02 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5346 how about some in situ photos? person holding it, sitting on the kitchen counter next to a soft drink can, on the coffee table next to the ny times, bedside table with aspirin bottle / gin bottle ... i'm so sick of disembodied photos of things that are supposed to become part of my life how about some in situ photos? person holding it, sitting on the kitchen counter next to a soft drink can, on the coffee table next to the ny times, bedside table with aspirin bottle / gin bottle … i’m so sick of disembodied photos of things that are supposed to become part of my life

]]> By: Ethan http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5285 Ethan Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:33:47 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5285 Hmm...pay the pizza guy with Paypal - somehow this sounds really familiar to me, like I've seen it or something similar done recently. Probably not, but I'm gonna check into it... :) Actually though, CC is good enough for me - although with how much we all use paypal it would be convenient. There was this guy who moved across town, and one night soon after ordered pizza from where he typically did in his other house. Anyways, when he went to the door the pizza guy looked at him funny, then started reciting his old address. I think there's enough people that abuse takeout that much that they could have an account of some sort... I'm tired enough to actually put thought into this - sad. Hmm…pay the pizza guy with Paypal - somehow this sounds really familiar to me, like I’ve seen it or something similar done recently. Probably not, but I’m gonna check into it… :)

Actually though, CC is good enough for me - although with how much we all use paypal it would be convenient. There was this guy who moved across town, and one night soon after ordered pizza from where he typically did in his other house. Anyways, when he went to the door the pizza guy looked at him funny, then started reciting his old address. I think there’s enough people that abuse takeout that much that they could have an account of some sort…

I’m tired enough to actually put thought into this - sad.

]]> By: Brian http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5253 Brian Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:23:06 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5253 I'm used Pepper pad. Very good!! I’m used Pepper pad. Very good!!

]]> By: Pepper Pad 3 Linux Web Computer at Ministry of Tech http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5246 Pepper Pad 3 Linux Web Computer at Ministry of Tech Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:49:02 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5246 [...] Pepper Pad 3 is an Internet touchscreen tablet with Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, full QWERTY keyboard, scroll wheel, mouse and runs on the Linux OS. It weighs about 2 lbs and is less than 0.9” inchwith a 7.0” 800×480 WVGA TFT LCD. It sports a 20 GB disk drive, and two rechargeable lithium batteries offering hours of use, plus smart power management. With the Pepper Pad’s infraredUPnP (Universal Plug and Play) capabilities, consumers can wirelessly control their PC, TV, stereo and set-top boxes, with support for hundreds of existing and future A/V devices. More specs. Pricingbe around $850. Also, CrunchGear has grabbed a Pepper Pad 3 and will be revealing more details about their experience with the device later this week. ADDTO: [...] [...] Pepper Pad 3 is an Internet touchscreen tablet with Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, full QWERTY keyboard, scroll wheel, mouse and runs on the Linux OS. It weighs about 2 lbs and is less than 0.9” inchwith a 7.0” 800×480 WVGA TFT LCD. It sports a 20 GB disk drive, and two rechargeable lithium batteries offering hours of use, plus smart power management. With the Pepper Pad’s infraredUPnP (Universal Plug and Play) capabilities, consumers can wirelessly control their PC, TV, stereo and set-top boxes, with support for hundreds of existing and future A/V devices. More specs. Pricingbe around $850. Also, CrunchGear has grabbed a Pepper Pad 3 and will be revealing more details about their experience with the device later this week. ADDTO: [...]

]]> By: FarmBoy http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5228 FarmBoy Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:03:33 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/26/pepperpad-3-pre-happiness/#comment-5228 If it has audio in, load Skype on it... Remote control for the TV, surf the net with WiFi, Skype for ordering pizza and never leave the couch again, except to pay the pizza guy, which i wish i could do with PayPal. If it has audio in, load Skype on it…

Remote control for the TV, surf the net with WiFi, Skype for ordering pizza and never leave the couch again, except to pay the pizza guy, which i wish i could do with PayPal.

]]>