It sounds like Mike Arrington is getting closer to shipping the CrunchPad - a device that does one thing (surf the web) hopefully really well. Even though I am consolidating my technology, I want to see the CrunchPad succeed. There are a three reasons why:
First, I love the idea that any individual can, through smart sourcing, become not just a software entrepreneur but a hardware one too. It's not only a great American story, it's another great flat earth tale too. Henry Ford, Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison never felt intimidated by giant competitors. So neither should Mike.
Second, I root for anything that puts the web in more people's hands at an affordable cost.
Finally, it keeps everyone else on their toes and innovating.
Good for Mike. Go CrunchPad go.
