# $200 Tablet Computers TechCrunch Creates the CrunchPad for Lightweight Study By Rachel | Published 2009-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techcrunch-crunchpad References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/06/05/crunchpad-web-tablet/) & [techcrunch](http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/03/crunchpad-the-launch-prototype/) [TechCrunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-launches) has released the prototype of their CrunchPad web tablet, and the design is [sleek, slim and stylish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrathin-tablet)! The CrunchPad by TechCrunch is 18 mm thick and sits flush. The other great part is the price point—the company is hoping to sell the [web tablet for only $200](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-a16-bionic), which not only makes the CrunchPad a great, stylish design, but also a great wallet-friendly invention. Check out the CrunchPad video and the pictures of the great design by TechCrunch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Tablets:** The rise of affordable tablets offers opportunities for manufacturers to develop low-cost devices. - **Web Tablets:** The emergence of web tablets creates opportunities for companies to design devices that provide easy access to the internet. - **Lightweight Study:** The popularity of lightweight and portable study gadgets provides opportunities for innovators to create affordable, easily transportable gadgets for students and professionals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of affordable tablets by making low-cost devices with advanced features. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage the trend of lightweight and portable gadgets to create devices that facilitate learning and studying for students. - **Media:** The media industry can take advantage of the emergence of web tablets by creating content and apps that are tailored to the mobile web experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Budget-Friendly Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipad-max.md) - [Large-Screen Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-pad-18.md) - [Powerful New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1.md) - [Large Format Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktc-inch-android-display.md) - [Eye Strain-Reducing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-11-plus.md) - [accessibly priced tablet designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-tab.md) - [Projector-Boasting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-projector-tablets.md) - [Content-Creation Touchscreen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-tablet.md) - [Open-Source Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fydetab-duo.md)