We just got a stack of Droid review units at Engadget HQ, and we're told that this is in fact the final packaging. The charger is just Micro USB, and that's really all you get in the box -- the docks will cost you extra. We're digging for pricing info on those, we'll let you know.
Google adds free turn-by-turn navigation, car dock UI to Android 2.0 (video) | read this item
Those nat service providers' fears were actually quite justified. Google today unveiled Maps Navigation (beta, of course), an extremely upgraded version of its current Maps software that'll be free and, from what we understand, available by default on all Android 2.0 devices. All the usual Maps features are present, including the ability to search by name of business and have it suggest the closest matches, ..Shop Now
acer aspire notebook computer 5930 | read this item
Acer Aspire 5930 new laptop notebook computer
Have you ever wondered which Acer laptop was the first one to introduce the new Gemstone device? Probably the answer would be no, you haven’t. No problem, neither did I, it’s not like you have to know everything by heart. However, Acer’s first laptop with the Gemstone design didn’t just brought a new design line for Acer but also ..Shop Now
Verizon Storm2 on October 28th, BlackBerry OS 5.0 for original Storm out now | read this item
If you have an original Storm purchased through Verizon then first, our condolences. At the risk of rubbing it in (since you're still on contract) we have to tell you that the second generation Storm2 -- the full-screen BlackBerry you should have waited for -- just got an official $179.99 (after $100 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract) October 28th release date as expected. Storm owners ..Shop Now
T-Mobile officially unveils $99 Even More, $79 Even More Plus plans and equipment installment option | read this item
Right on schedule with the whispers, T-Mobile lifted the veil off of its new price plan tier structure, Even More and Even More Plus, and from the looks of it all those leaks were pretty much spot-on. The traditional Even More plan is a two-year commitment and discounted phone, with unlimited individual prices starting at $59 per month and going up to $99 if you ..Shop Now
Psystar Releases Mac Clone Software | read this item
Apple is already suing Psystar for selling hardware with in conjunction with the Mac OS so why not sell software that allows users to install the Mac OS themselves?
Psystar said on Thursday that its Rebel EFI suite is available for download from its Web site. The software will allow anyone to install any modern operating system on their computer, including Apple's Mac OS X Snow ..Shop Now
Nokia sues Apple, says iPhone infringes ten patents | read this item
Boom. Nokia's just hit Apple with a patent infringement lawsuit, claiming that "all iPhones models shipped" infringe on ten of Espoo's patents relating to GSM, UMTS, and WiFi. According to Nokia's press release, the patents in question have been licensed by some 40 other companies, "including virtually all the leading mobile device vendors," and Apple's refused to agree to "appropriate" license terms. That's pretty vague, ..Shop Now
Apple Store down for updates, new iMac and more on the way? Update: part numbers! | read this item
And here we go: the Apple Store is down, presumably to update it with all the new gear we're expecting today. New iMacs, plastic MacBooks, multitouch input peripherals, maybe a new Airport Express -- we could get everything, we could get nothing. You'll know as soon as we do.Update: Kasper from AppleInsider just hit us up with some last-minute leaked part numbers, which reveal a ..Shop Now
Barnes & Noble 'Nook' e-reader with color touchscreen out Tuesday for $259, says WSJ (update: Best Buy connection?) | read this item
Looks like the cat's out of the bag. The Wall Street Journal's had a glimpse at what it says is an upcoming ad for Barnes & Noble's impending announcement, which just so happens to be a e-book reader with color touch screen (sound familiar?) dubbed the Nook. According to the article, it'll be out Tuesday, retail for $259, and will let users "lend e-books to ..Shop Now
Plastic Logic teases QUE proReader with 8.5 x 11-inch touchscreen | read this item
Details are scarce, since the official launch won't happen until January 7 at CES next year, but Plastic Logic is looking to crash into the "pro" segment of the e-reader market (currently mostly occupied by the Kindle DX) with its upcoming QUE proReader. The unit uses E Ink Vizplex tech in a shatterproof display the size of a regular piece of paper at 8.5 x ..Shop Now
Verizon's anti-iPhone gets its first commercial: 'Droid Does' (update) | read this item
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/Verizon_s_anti_iPhone_gets_its_first_commercial_Droid_Does'; We knew Verizon Wireless would soon be throwing caution to the wind in an effort to sway uncommitted smartphone buyers towards Big Red, and it looks like the November-bound Motorola Droid will be VZW's anti-iPhone. The spot, which launched tonight and can be view in its entirety after the break, is a 30 second clip that begins by mocking Apple's cutesy ..Shop Now
AT&T Pure $0.01 @ Amazon.com (Save $149 off Direct Price) | read this item
The best current price for the AT&T Pure can be found at Amazon.com. With a new two-year service agreement, Amazon is offering AT&T’s Pure Windows Phone for $0.01. However, at this time, the smartphone is backordered.
The retail price for this Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphone is currently $199 ($149 after a $50 mail-in rebate).
Vodafone puts BlackBerry Storm2 up for 26 October preorder | read this item
And it's out. The BlackBerry Storm2 just made its first official carrier appearance with Vodafone. The promising followup to the much maligned BlackBerry Storm will be free on pay-monthly contracts from £35 on up. Specs include a 3.25-inch 360 x 480 pixel capacitive SurePress (new and improved) touchscreen display, 802.11b/g WiFi and 2100MHz UMTS/HSPA data, 256MB of flash memory (double that of the original Storm), ..Shop Now
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