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gadgets.boingboing.net - 4/24/2009

OQO: Model 2+ production "unlikely" - Boing Boing Gadgets

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Rumors that OQO canceled pre-orders for its Model 2+ ultramobile PC are untrue, according to the company, but it said an online vendor buildyourumpc.com did so after it could not commit to a shipping date. "While we haven't canceled the orders, it is unlikely that we will be able to ...

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twitter.com - 4/23/2009

Twitter / Chippy: On that OQO 2+ story. All ...

— twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com On that OQO 2+ story. All OQO 2+ pre-orders will be canceled. Looks like receivership... to me. Waiting for official OQO feedback still. about 17 hours ago from twhirl Steve2_bigger chippy Chippy Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact ... (more) Twitter / Chippy: On that OQO 2+ story. All ...

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slashgear.com - 4/23/2009

OQO Model 2+ pre-orders all canceled

— slashgear.com — OQO have apparently canceled all pre-orders for their Model 2+ UMPC, leading to the assumption by many... that the company is facing receivership. The OQO Model 2+ was recently pulled from online retailer Expansys; we’re yet to hear anything ... (more) OQO Model 2+ pre-orders all canceled

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gadgets.boingboing.net - 4/23/2009

Go Green: Use Last Year's Model - Boing Boing Gadgets

— gadgets.boingboing.net — lastyearsmodel.jpg Here's an Earth Day action I can get behind: Last Year's Model , which encourages you... to buy good gear and then just use it. It reflects my own preferred method of consumption, which is to spend a little extra to get something that ... (more) Go Green: Use Last Year's Model - Boing Boing Gadgets

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OQO Model 2+ Production Is Unlikely, Company Not Doing So Hot [Oqo]
Gizmodo — OQO's pre-order cancellation and recent trouble lead us to believe that the company's not doing so well, which SVP Bob Rosin confirms by saying that their Model 2+ production is "unlikely". [BuildYourUMPC via BBG] ...

OQO Update: No Further Production, No Support Available
jkOnTheRun — ... are experiencing and trying to piece together what those problems mean to customers. Today the company has confirmed to our friends at BoingBoing Gadgets that production is indeed halted due to financial trouble at OQO. ...

Model 2+ production seen as "unlikely," says OQO exec
Engadget — ... The chances of seeing Model 2+'s release seems dimmer and dimmer, as online retailer Build Your UMPC has joined eXpansys in canceling pre-orders for the Model 2+. OQO's senior VP Bob Rosin confirmed bad news, saying a firm shipping date was partly the reason ...

OQO Model 2+ Shipping Not Likely
OhGizmo! — ... that was a deal killer for me. Those who liked the UMPC may be saddened to hear that OQO is now saying that the odds of the Model 2+ ever seeing production are very slim. The company is in very poor financial shape and has even been forced to cease warranty and services operations. That means anyone who owns an OQO machine already can’t get warranty service should the need arise. OQO says it is working on a solution to the service issue. [ Via BoingBoing Gadgets ] ...

OQO Model2+ Admits Production is Unlikely
I4U News — ... we will be able to produce additional model 2+ units. So it did not seem worth trying to police that story, as it is accurate in a long-term sense." Owners of OQO UMPCs that have problems with their machines are in trouble. At this point OQO is in such dire financial shape that it has even halted repair and warranty services. The company says that there will be a solution to lack of service issue soon. If you already have a machine in for service, it's time to be very worried. Via BBGadgets Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun ...

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