Tech Diversions

Archos is hedging its bets.  They are releasing the Archos 9 with Windows 7 on October 22nd for $499.  Check out Wired and engadget for more.

and they have the Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android on sale at Amazon starting at $379.  Crave has some info on the 5.

HP is rolling out it’s fall releases, some of which will be timed with the Windows 7 launch in late October.  Crave has some info on their first all-in-one that’s NOT a touch screen.  They’re also updating their Home Server line.

Maximum PC has some info on the new Eee Keyboard which has a built-in Atom powered PC and 5 inch touch screen.  Looks like fun, not sure how useful it will be.

Looks like the Archos Tablet is making the rounds.  It won’t be available until Windows 7 launches but Crave has some pics.

Verizon now has the Touch Pro 2 available for a 2 year contract price of $199.99.  This phone is supposed to be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5.

Also, the Omnia is now $49.95 (hackable to winmo 6.5)

I just received notice that the Zune service will be down for maintenance beginning September 14th until early September 15th.  No doubt some major changes to accommodate the Zune HD.  Hopefully they take advantage of the lack luster Apple iPod event.