Pandora Console, I want one.

[d-_-b]

This thread could have been posted under the following three section: Gaming, Linux or Hardware. I decided on Hardware and Software. If a admin want to move, feel free to do so.

Pandora the hand held device I wish I can own! As from the wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console)):


The Pandora is a handheld game console, that is available for pre-order September 30, 2008 and will begin shipping around November 30, 2008. Designers have stated that it is a more powerful than any existing handheld video game console.

I just show on slashdot (http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/10/01/0142211) you can pre-order it for 199 GBP. I know it is a bit pricey but just look at that specifications (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console)#Specifications).

I'm not a gamer but maybe on this device I will finish Final Fantasy III. Also with a QWERTY keyboard you can do some other neat stuff on it and if you are a programmer/hacker I'm sure you will be able to customize the device for your own need, it does run a Linux based OS after all. Who needs a netbook and to think this device will fit in your pocket!

I really just wish I can get my hands on it for a reasonable price, does anybody know what I'm going to pay for shipping and import tax?

Regards,

[Iwojima]

Perhaps try get a quote from Have2Have.co.za?

I'm pretty keen on one myself so I can retire the PSP for my homebrew gaming needs.

[d-_-b]

Perhaps try get a quote from Have2Have.co.za?

I'm pretty keen on one myself so I can retire the PSP for my homebrew gaming needs.

Well for now its only available on pre-order. So I do not believe Have2Have.co.za will be able to help me. Also for their first batch they are only making 3000 devices.

Maybe in a year or so it will be more widely available. If it had GSM/3g It would have been the ultimate mobile device for me. But one must remember it is a gaming device.

*sigh* I should stop daydreaming and do some work...