Archive for October 20th, 2008

HP announces Pavilion Verde and Pavilion Phoenix eco-PCs, 25-inch display

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Filed under: Desktops HP's bringing a little fiesta to the green game this morning, announcing the new Energy Star-qualified Pavilion Verde a6645f (pictured) and the Pavilion Phoenix Special Edition a6655f desktops along with the new w2558c 25.5-inch display. Both the $579 Circuit City-exclusive Verde and $659 Best Buy-exclusive Phoenix claim a ...

BlackBerry Storm in action, ad nauseam

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Just can't get enough BlackBerry Storm minutiae? Well, Verizon's popped out a few reels of B-roll that should just about do it. Check them all out after the break, with enough screen clicking, device rotating and battery installing to crack even the most hardened of RIM fanboys.Continue ...

Retail T-Mobile G1s showing up in loving customers’ hands

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds October 22 was supposed to be the date, but you know, when you add in the shipping fudge factor, buffoonery was destined to ensue -- and sure enough, G1s are already showing up on some buyers' doorsteps days ahead of the official release. These pre-orders were only ...

Circuit City considering shutting stores to avoid bankruptcy

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIt's made it through some tough times in the past (the other DIVX, anyone?), but it looks like Circuit City is now really up against the wall, and it's apparently considering some rather drastic measures to avoid becoming the largest retailer to enter bankruptcy protection in recent ...