Very In-depth Details About Alleged Microsoft Pink Phone Crisis

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Yesterday a rumor appeared that Microsoft's Project Pink will be scrapped. Today AppleInsider published an in-depth story fueled with information from an insider on what is apparentely really going on behind the scenes at Microsoft.

This report is trying to put everything into perspective from the beginning. It tries to show the dynamics between Danger, Microsoft, Android and the iPhone in the battle for smartphone OS dominance. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2009 02:26:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft's Project Pink: Doomed?

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Late last month, the first details of Project Pink, Microsoft's first smartphone, leaked out to the press. Responses varied from apathy over the design, to excitement at the idea of a Microsoft branded mobile. Now however, it looks like the whole project could be on the edge of being scrapped. According to "anonymous sources" that talked to MobileCrunch, "Project Pink" was never really meant for release anyway.

Apparently, Microsoft started the project as a way to provide a 'carrot' of sorts to the Windows Mobile 7 team. The goal was to "upset them into competing". The source states that much of the Sidekick team that was originally hired in 2008 to build the phone has been fired, and that there are currently no designers left who understand how to finish the product. Neither of the new smartphones are ready for production yet, and the touchscreen on the "Turtle" is said to be totally unusable.

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Offers Pink eReader and Mini Notebook Bundle

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With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, many electronics manufacturers are helping support the cause by donating to various cancer research organizations. Sony has announced that it will be donating to breast cancer research for $110,000.

To raise the money for the donation Sony is offering a couple, special edition products, naturally pink in color. Sony has offered a Pink W Series mini notebook PC Bundle that includes the notebook, a mouse, and what appears to be a pink case. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 05:24:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Turtle And Pure Project Pink Photos Appeared

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On Monday a schematic of the rumored new Microsoft Phone Turtle appeared. Now Gizmodo published rendered photos of the Turtle and Pure phones Microsoft's Danger unit is apparently working on.
Gizmodo seems to have a direct source at Microsoft right now. Yesterday they published photos of a Micrsoft Courier dubbed Tablet Computer Prototype with two screens. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:11:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Turtle Project Pink Phone Image Leaked

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Over the weekend 9to5Mac broke a somewhat detailed rumor of two upcoming Microsoft co-branded mobile phones under the already rumored project pink. The Microsoft and Sharp branded phones designed by the Danger guys would be unveiled early 2010 - most likely at the CES 2010. In the rumor 9to5Mac said that they have images of the Turtle and Pure codenamed Microsoft phones. Now 9to5Mac twittered a schematic image of the Turtle Microsoft phone. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:19:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ten One Design Creates Pink iPhone Stylus

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Once in a very great while, a press release comes to my desk for a product that is both ridiculous, and adorable. Today is one of those days. Ten One Design has just announced the launch of the Hot Pink Pogo Stylus, and Pogo Sketch. Basically, they're shiny hot pink styluses designed to help women with long fingernails use touchscreen devices.

Ten One has definitely 'found a need' and filled it with this device. I'm not sure how many women with enormous fingernails use touchscreen devices, but there must be quite a few. The Pogo Stylus and Sketch have sold well enough among women that Ten One decided to add hot pink to the line-up. Now you can choose between Hot Pink, Black, Silver, and Gunmetal.

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:32:22 CDT | by Robert Evans

Thomas Pink Commuter Tie Hides iPod Nano

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If you are the unlucky sort that has to wear a tie to work every day and also likes to take your iPod nano with you, Thomas Pink has the perfect tie for you. The Commuter Tie has a pocket sewn into the back to hold the iPod.

The tie is woven silk and it has been offered as a limited edition item before, and is now part of the full line of products. The headphone wires can be hidden with a fabric loop to keep your hands free. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pink To Be Microsoft and Verizon iPhone Killer?

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Rumors again have surfaced about Microsoft’s mysterious "Pink", this time claiming that the software giant is in talks with Verizon to release "Pink" as an iPhone killer mobile device next year, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft will apparently design both the software and hardware, and farm out the production to a third party. Microsoft’s Windows Marketplace for Mobile will serve as their version of Apple’s App Store. The phone will feature the Windows Mobile OS with what the report refers to as “new software capabilities”. The report makes no mention if the OS is expected to be Windows Mobile 6.5, which is expected for a Q4 release.

Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:30:00 CDT | by James Douglas

PinkTooth Wireless Headset for Techie Ladies

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When most people think of gadget fans, they think mostly of guys. However, there are a growing number of women who are shopping for and buying electronics and gadgets. According to Best Buy, women spend $14 billion more each year on electronics than men do. That could well be because the women are buying the gear for their men though.

A company called ChicBuds has a Bluetooth headset for the ladies looking for some bling called the PinkTooth Wireless Headset. The device is your typical Bluetooth headset that will connect to virtually any Bluetooth-equipped phone around. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pink Acer Aspire One Netbook is current Bestseller on Walmart

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it looks like many ladies will get a neat pink netbook as Valentine's gift.
We just looked through the Walmart bestselling products report and the overall bestselling product is currently the Pink Acer Aspire One netbook selling for $298.

The pink Acer Aspire One went on sale last October and started at $358. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:28:54 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Get the Pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and make $50

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Valentine's Day is around the corner. If you are planning to give something in pink, how about the pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 from Verizon.
LetsTalk offers this lady's BlackBerry with contract for $0. You even make $50 with a mail-in rebate.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Virgin Mobile Introduces Pink Flare Handset

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If your wife or girl is like mine, she is more interested in a phone that looks cute than one that actually offers a good feature set and works well. With Valentine's Day coming up your girl might have her eye on a new phone.

Virgin Mobile has a new limited edition pink Flare from LG. Sales of the handset will help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. The pink phone will be sold exclusively through Best Buy stores across the nation. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Pink Garmin nuvi 200 GPS special Deal on Walmart Today

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Pink gadgets are again a hot trend for this Christmas. Since I have seen an interview with a female shopper who asked if she could put Swarovski crystals around the screen on a GPS unit, I just know that ladies like their gadgets to look different. Walmart has a deal on the pink Garmin nuvi 200 GPS device for only $117.
The Garmin nuvi 200 is a decent GPS unit featuring everything needed to travel across the United States.
Features of the Nuvi 200 include 3.5 inch QVGA touchscreen, turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance, trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more, SD memory card expansion slot and Garmin Lock anti-theft feature. Read more

Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2008 10:57:16 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell mini 12 and mini 9 on Sale in Pink and other funky Colors

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Dell announced the new Dell Inspiron Mini 12 end of October. The 12.1 inch (biggest netbook screen with 1280x800px resolution) Atom powered netbook is now shipping from the Dell shop.
Not only that, you can choose your Dell Mini 9 and Dell Mini 12 in 9 different designs including the perfect girl gift color pink (More Pink Gadget Gifts if you need them).

The Dell Mini 12 starts at $549, which gets you a Intel Atom Processor Z520, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, only 3 hours battery life and Windows Vista Home Basic. Read more

Posted on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pink Sony DVP-FX820 portable DVD Player is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #70

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This gadget gift tip in our Top 100 Tech Gift Guide 2008 is yet again for the wife, girlfriend or daughter. It is a stylish PINK Sony DVP-FX820 portable DVD Player.

This lightweight portable DVD player is perfect for watching movies on the go. This Sony gadget plays your CDs or MP3s, and views JPEG photos. Read more

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Pink Acer Aspire One Netbook on Sale

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One of the best selling netbooks is going pink. The Acer Aspire One is now available in pink at Wal-mart for $348.

The pink Acer Aspire One comes with 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, 3-cell lithium ion, Webcam, 8.9 inch display and runs Windows XP.
If you are looking for a pink Vista notebook then check out the Dell Studio 17. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pink Notebook Dell Studio 17 inch is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #53

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This notebook holiday gift tip is for your wife, girlfriend or daughter. Believe it our not Pink colored gadgets are hot items for many females out there. We already featured a Pink BlackBerry as Gift Tip because of that fact.
The pink laptop we picked is from Dell and sold on Walmart. The Dell Studio 17 Pink Laptop PC is powered by a 2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor and sports a large 17 inch display.
Other features of this pink notebook include 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, DVD Writer, Fingerprint reader, LoJack theft protection service, 802.11g Wi-fi, 8-in-1 digital media reader and Windows Vista Home Premium. Read more

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pink High Heels Phone is all we need

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Cinderella lost her shoe and some geek found it and built a phone inside it.
Phones come in all shapes already from the classic lips or burger phones and we are now at a pink ladies shoe.
This High Heel phone is so strange already that it is cool again. Just imagine using this one in your office. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:28:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pink BlackBerry Curve 8330 is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide Tip #14

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BlackBerry got a little bit under pressure through the whole touch screen frenzy triggered by the Apple iPhone. BlackBerry phones are still going strong and with the pink BlackBerry Curve 8330 it is the ideal gift for the fashion conscious business woman.
To give a professional phone like the BlackBerry a touch of pink is kind of courageous. Verizon is offering the pink Curve 8330 and also the cheaper Pearl 8130 in pink. Verizon announced the pink BlackBerry phones in August.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone in pink is available for $99.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink is available for $79.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2008 13:17:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pink BlackBerry Curve 8330 and BlackBerry Pearl 8130 announced by Verizon

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Verizon Wireless announces the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphones in Pink.
Verizon targets college students with the pink BlackBerries. I am not sure why - Verizon thinks that it would add flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job.
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Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:57:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Special Edition Pink OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone

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If your mom or wife is a fan of the Apple iPhone and you haven’t picked up that Mother’s Day gift yet, OtterBox has you covered. OtterBox announced a new special edition pink Defender iPhone case. Not only is the pink color very girly, but the case is helping to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

OtterBox says that it will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sell of the special edition cases to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to support research for a cure and awareness of the disease. Other than the pink color the case is the same as the other Defender for iPhone cases. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 08:14:26 CDT | by Shane McGlaun