Archive for October, 2007
Even more HP iPAQs getting delayed?
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsThose waiting in tense anticipation for any of HP’s iPAQs could be twiddling their thumbs even longer. Amidst the recent delays (and subsequent clarifications) of the 110 and 210 comes news that a whole slew of the devices will not be shipping on moment. Reportedly,…
Keyport availability announced, priced outrageously
Filed under: Household, Transportation
Those actually looking forward to snapping up the oh-so-capable Keyport keyholder can commence celebrating, as the firm has just announced that sales have begun and that the first batch will ship out worldwide next month. Interestingly, it looks like you’ll hav…
GamePark’s GP2X F-200 handheld ships
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
We’ve drooled all by GamePark’s GP2X F-200 handheld in the past, and it looks like the company is finally ready to let us have one of our very own — the touchscreen Linux-based handheld emulation monster is shipping right on time for $169. Features include SDHC suppor…
Switchback UMPC shipping, manufacturer Black Diamond acquired
Filed under: Handhelds, Tablet PCs
It’s been a bumpy ride for the rugged SwitchBack UMPC we first saw by a year ago — the developer, Black Diamond Advanced Technology, was purchased by Roper Mobile Technology, and plans for a multiple-OS support were axed in favor of an Windows-only system — but t…
Cybook Gen3 e-book reader on sale now for $350
Filed under: Handhelds
Those sitting tight for Cybook’s Gen3 e-book reader can finally do something other than just wait for it. That’s right, Bookeen’s latest is finally on sale, and just as promised (the second time, that is), it’s available now (read: in October) for $350. whether you’re wonderin…
The T-Mobile Shadow, October 31 for $149.99
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Wing who? T-Mobile today has announced the long-rumored Shadow, a Windows Mobile 6 Professional device that looks not just better than its Wing stablemate, but arguably better than just about any comparably-equipped smartphone on the market today. Besides the “slic…
Mercedes museum hosts most vigorous artificial tornado
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Household
How better to get visitors to your museum than to create a massive man-made tornado in the middle of the building? Clearly, our cynical suggestion is not the motivation behind the creation of Mercedes-Benz’s artificial tornado in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in…
