Boy Genius Report has been playing with a Blackberry Bold for the past month and they have now posted their review. Here's what they thought:

"Remember all that talk about overheating and battery drain? It definitely wasn't crap -- we'll tell you that! Even still, the device gets a little warm, but nothing to get too concerned about. RIM has made strides in regards to updated software builds for the Bold. Let's bring you back to when we first got the device, ok? We thanked our very friendly FedEx Sameday delivery man (or delivery person since there's this cute female that sometimes brings us goodies... anyway) and proceeded immediately to remove the SIM card and microSD card from our BGR edition BlackBerry Curve 8310. After that, we took a bat to it, Office Space style. Once the battery was installed in the Bold, we patiently waited for the unit to turn on.".......

Click below for the rest of the review.

BlackBerry Bold review at BGR

Opera Mobile 9.5 beta is now available for download. Here are the main new features:

• Pan and zoom - Using the same technology found in Opera Mini, Opera Mobile 9.5 defaults to full Web page viewing and allows users to pan and zoom into their desired content in just a few clicks.
• Save pages and/or images - With a click, simply save your selected content and send via email or MMS to your friends.
• Improved user interface - Opera has completely renovated its mobile UI. Cleaner and more intuitive, the new UI is designed for quick and easy navigation.
• Improved standards support - Opera remains steadfast in its commitment to make the Web accessible for all. Opera Mobile 9.5 is the most standards-compliant mobile browser available. It is based on Opera's latest core rendering engine, Presto 2.1.
• Faster - Opera has always been among the fastest browsers -- if not the fastest -- available. Opera Mobile 9.5 beta continues this fine tradition with noticeable speed improvements over Opera Mobile 8.65 and IE Mobile.

download the beta

Munster said that he'd wager "we'll see problems for another two to four weeks," adding, "early demand has been more than [Apple] expected."

Apple's own supply-checking tool reports that a little over a quarter of Apple Stores had iPhone 3Gs to sell today. The hardest model to find is the black, 16GB version. It was available in only 18 stores worldwide.

AT&T stores are also "nearly out."
more at Macworld

Digitimes is reporting that the Dell E mini notebook will be available in August for just $299, and that Dell is expecting sales of 2 to 3 million this year.

more at Digitimes

Hasselblad has announced a new digital camera that is about as high-end as you can get.

The $39,995 Hasselblad H3DII-50 features a Kodak 50 megapixel 36x48mm CCD sensor and will be available in October 2008.

Full press release follows.

Hasselblad H3DII-50

The MSI Wind ultra-portable is now shipping but due to battery shortages it is only available with a 3-cell battery instead of the 6-cell battery originally in the spec.

If you want a 6-cell battery you will have to wait until at least September.

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Well this news is disappointing: according to a couple of websites that contacted Gigabyte their M912 inexpensive tablet PC will be sold in Asia and Europe only.

Do they think that there is no demand in the US for a $699 Tablet PC with 8.9" touchscreen and 1.6GHz Atom processor?

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Geardiary got some insider information on AT&T's release plans for the rest of 2008.

The news isn't too exciting for blackberry devices (the Curve 8320 and the Bold in Q3) but for Windows Mobile devices there are a couple of interesting updates coming: the Sansung Blackjack III, the HTC Tilt II, and a new Pantech Duo device.

Check the link below for more specs.

AT&T 2008 Roadmap at Geardiary

The rumors have been around for a while but now it's official: the iPhone 3G will cost half what the original iPhone cost but AT&T will more than make up the difference in higher monthly fees:

If you are a new customer or are eligible for an upgrade the iPhone 3G will cost $199 for 8GB or $299 for 16GB. Everyone else pays $200 more.

Here's the monthly fees:

AT&T Nation (unlimited data included)

• $69.99 - 450 anytime minutes, 45¢ each addtl minute, 5,000 night / weekend minutes
• $89.99 - 900 anytime minutes, 40¢ each addtl minute, unlimited night / weekend minutes
• $109.99 - 1,350 anytime minutes, 35¢ each addtl minute, unlimited night / weekend minutes
• $129.99 - Unlimited minutes

AT&T FamilyTalk (includes 2 lines, unlimited data & night / weekend minutes, $39.99 each additional line)

• $129.99 - 700 anytime minutes, 45¢ each addtl minute
• $149.99 - 1,400 anytime minutes, 40¢ each addtl minute
• $169.99 - 2,100 anytime minutes, 35¢ each addtl minute
• $209.99 - 3,000 anytime minutes, 25¢ each addtl minute
• $259.99 - 4,000 anytime minutes, 20¢ each addtl minute
• $359.99 - 6,000 anytime minutes, 20¢ each addtl minute
• $259.99 - Unlimited minutes ($129.99 each additional line)

Add Text Plan

• $5 - 200 messages per month (individual plan)
• $15 - 1,500 messages per month (individual plan)
• $20 - Unlimited messages (individual plan)
• $30 - Unlimited messages (FamilyTalk plan)
• 20¢ per message if no plan is selected

Official iPhone 3G pricing

Liliputing is reporting that the MSI Wind is delayed for a second time and that we won't be seeing them here in the US until July 7th.

This delay is on top of them cutting back the battery from a 6 cell to a 3 cell (while cutting the price by a measly $20).

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American Airlines first flight equipped with WiFi took off this morning from New York JFK bound for Los Angeles LAX.

The WiFi service (called "Gogo") has been installed on 15 American Airlines 767-200 planes so far and allows passengers to go online using their laptops and wifi enabled smartphones (such as blackberries and iphones).

The service offers free access to American's website, to Frommer's travel guides, and to some news headlines. Access to all other sites and services (such as downloading email) will cost $9.95 (for flights shorter than 3 hours) or $12.95 (for longer flights).

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Boy Genius Report just got confirmation that the Blackberry Bold is delayed until August on AT&T.

Apparently this is due to the previously rumored overheating and battery life issues.

My wife will not be happy as she is waiting for one of these......

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The Olympus Mju 1020 is the subject of a new review over at Buy-n-Shoot and they were kind enough to email and let us know about the review.

Here's what they thought of the $300 10.1 megapixel Olympus Mju 1020 with 7x optical zoom and 2.7" LCD screen:

"Overall, operating the Mju 1020 is delightfully straightforward (particularly if you have smaller hands) meaning that taking, reviewing, sorting, editing and deleting photos is a breeze, as too is selecting and using the various modes available. In-built technologies ensure that point-and-shoot operation is virtually failsafe so for those wanting to let the camera do the majority of the work, the Mju 1020 is bound to suit. The unit itself is very attractive yet quite robust and perfect to throw in your pocket or handbag whenever you leave the house."

Olympus Mju 1020 Review at Buy-n-Shoot

Kaleidescape has announced two new DVD players that integrate with their video/music servers and offer 1080p upconverting DVD playback as well as importing DVD to a networked Kaleidescape server.

The Kaleidescape 1080p Player is a 1U rack-mountable solution that matches the look and feel of the rest of the Kaleidescape product line, and the Kaleidescape 1080p mini Player is a smaller product designed for more visible use.

The Kaleidescape system isn;t for the average home user, but is very popular for distributed storage and playback of video and music in large houses and high-end boats.

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NEC has announced a new 26" WUXGA (1920x1200 pixel) monitor, the EA261WM. It will be available in August for $680.

Full press release follows.