Laptop Thoughts: CherryPal CherryPad is Far From Cherry

"The CherryPad's $188 price may seem low, but even that amount of money isn't pocket change that you can just throw away on a product that you won't enjoy using. Even assuming CherryPal can get the Android Market working again on this device, the sluggish performance and frustrating touchscreen would make this tablet a poor value at any price. If you're looking for a low-cost tablet, you may want to consider the Nook Color eReader (which isn't a tablet but can surf the Web for $249), go for an iPod touch, or shop around for an affordable Android slate with a more responsive capacitive screen. Ultimately, you're better off saving up for a Galaxy Tab or an iPad."

While this looks like an improvement from the Augen tablet I checked out a few months back, it still doesn't look ready for prime-time. But, we are getting closer to the dream of an affordable and highly functional Android tablet, so be excited, I know I am.