shinyshiny.tv - 10/22/2008
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Packard Bell claims that the 'dot' is the first netbook designed with consumers in mind, a claim that no doubt Asus would have a few things to say about. But apparently, this one is the first designed with the family in mind. > >
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Packard Bell comes up with clone netbook and perfect name
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... it's released in the States).
But I've got to hand it to Packard Bell in one regard: they've given their netbook a perfect name name. The Dot. In a sea of hideously branded netbooks (the Eee PC, the Wind, the Mini 9) it just stands there, as button-cute as the punctuation mark that inspired it. And their press release metaphor — The Dot is to notebooks what the scooter is to cars — is absolutely adorable as well. Kudos!
Press Release [Packard Bell via Shiny Shiny]
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Above, his python stilettos with attached bells, unveiled this week in Paris.
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Stop by his shop in The Marais if you're in the 'hood.
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