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Title: Anyone Heard Of A Pandora?
Post by: bc54 on August 16, 2009, 02:30:00 PM

so i was surfing the web the other day, and i stumbled across an upcoming handheld console, the pandora.

it is supposed to have a 600 mhz cpu and 256 mb of ram. it also has a 800x480 pixel touchscreen (slightly wider than 480p if i recall correctly). it looks kinda like a ds, except it has 2 anologue "nubs" and a full qwerty keyboard. so far i am pretty impressed, its more of a netbook that someone crammed into a ds shell. it runs linux, so it is capable of many emulators and old school games, plus the option to use it as a desktop computer (web surfing with firefox 3, other computer stuff).

plus, it has usb host port, so i could hook up my 360 controller and play games with that while using the tv out on the big screen.

so what im wondering, has anyone heard of this thing? and i am so confused on whether it has been released for consumers or not. i see talk about a first batch being sold out (was this for devs?) and prep for a second batch. but then on the website above, i see a todo list talking about getting certification and other stuff. anybody have some more info?

Title: Anyone Heard Of A Pandora?
Post by: Mikesshunk on August 16, 2009, 03:49:00 PM

I'm guessing it's for sale to consumers. The site says there are a few left from the first batch for sale for $300. It provides an email to buy one.

Title: Anyone Heard Of A Pandora?
Post by: bc54 on August 16, 2009, 06:13:00 PM

yeah, i sent an email last night but havent heard anything since.

hopefully ill get a response.

Title: Anyone Heard Of A Pandora?
Post by: bc54 on August 17, 2009, 06:21:00 PM

ok, so i got a reply, and it took a while because it think it came from a real person where as i was expecting an automated-like process.

here is what it said:

QUOTE

We do still have a few Pandora consoles available from the first batch
 and you can place a pre-order - expected release the end of
 September.
 
 Please forward your full name and address, so we are able to generate
 an order number for you.
 
 Please confirm the items you wish to purchase and the shipping method.
  We will then forward a Google Checkout request for payment.
 
 Prices and shipping costs listed below.
 
 Kind regards
 [Person's Name]

 The Pandora includes a battery, power adaptor and stylus
 
 
 USD PRICE
 
 Pandora  $330
 Accessories:
 TV OUT $19.99
 CARRY CASE $19.99
 BATTERY $28.99
 Power Adaptor $7.99
 Stylus  $7.00
 Dev Fund $20
 
 Air Mail shipping  $19
 UPS 24/48 hr shipping  $45
 
 
 UK GBP PRICE
 
 Pandora £266.20 (includes VAT)
 
 Accessories
 TV OUT £13.72
 CARRY CASE   £13.72
 BATTERY £19.88
 POWER ADAPTOR £6.30
 Stylus  £4.38
 Dev Fund £10
 
 Special Delivery shipping £7.20 (UK)
 
 EURO PRICE
 
 Pandora  -  298.22 (includes VAT at 15%)
 TV OUT   -   15.37
 CASE      -   15.37
 BATTERY -   22.28
 ADAPTOR -   7.29
 DEV FUND - 15.00
 
 Air Mail Shipping -  14.56
 UPS 24/48 Hr  -      36.97
 

so it all looks good, ill see if i can fit this in my budget somehow.

Title: Anyone Heard Of A Pandora?
Post by: skateforjondoe on March 22, 2010, 01:48:00 AM

I think that's a planet from the movie Avatar