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Another blurb on CNBC just now. I was listening on XM but it sounded like they were showing the 770 on TV.

Release date and more news on Tuesday. They also mentioned Motorola's deal with Vonage as possible VOIP competition. I think the Google/Nokia combo has more brand appeal though.

What's interesting is that the chief complaints of the 770 by the average consumer/reviewer is that it's too limited (no phone, no robust PIM, etc). What they fail to see is that with full wifi or bluetooth coverage, those things aren't necessary. About the only thing a the 770 couldn't do that a PDA/phone combo can is take pictures.

Google sees this, obviously. They already offer a PIM (http://www.google.com/calendar/). They have google talk. They're trying to set up a seamless wifi network in SF or SD (can't remember which). It's only a matter of time before all you really need is a good screen and a robust browser. At least this appears to be their thinking.