@harbingerofdoom: I've been trying to rig up a system to power a 3G netbook and weatherstation. I have a few projects for work that are far away from utilities, and on the other side of the state from me. I need to log and view the site's wind data. The 3G netbook reports to the internet, but the only problem for me was supplying long term power off-site. Sounds like this is a close to perfect solution for me, depending on amp-hour rating of the battery.

I put a cooked rom of 6.5 on my HTC TyTN/Cingular 8525 this week and I have to say I'm fairly impressed. The main drawbacks/limitations I've come across so far seem to be more in the 3 year old hardware than the OS (slow screen response, ram overruns, and of course lack of multitouch). I'm enjoying the appstore (aka marketplace). While the iPhone has 100k apps, I enjoy having quality ones (facebook, netflix) in a more accessible location

I'd like to see more 3d menu animations, larger native codec support, and tighter integration into my home server. Why should I carry gigs of music/movies with me on my mobile, when it has a fast connection, and terabytes of data on a network accessible device at home?

The Smart Strip works well for me:
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/Bits-Ltd./Item/LCG5/

As soon as I shut off my receiver, it'll kill the power to the TV, along with all the game consoles, while keeping power to the DVR. Works as advertised.

At least in my case, you've already answered it - a wall mount kitchen PC. Recipes, tv tuner, radio/mp3's, family message center - and if I really get it together, home automation control center. All of that for under $750? Yes please.

What's up with the audio in the video clip? Are you filming in an Avian discothèque?

Or you can figure out what's sucking power in your house (or office), fix it, then make money magically appear in your wallet. That is the point of this device.

I wonder if they get dizzy at Apple's app approval division with how many 180's they've been doing?

Windows Home Server + xbox 360 + smart phone.

Store all your mp3s on the home server, then stream the music to any device you want, including smart phones. On the fly video/audio conversions for iPhone or windows mobile phone, so you can listen to your mp3s or watch movies while away from home. The xbox will allow you to stream your ripped CD's or DVDs (or netflix) to your hifi/home theater.

It's a pretty slick setup, plus you'll have some data redundancy to ensure you don't lose your collection and have the added benefit of automated PC backups while you sleep.

There are even some apps for winmo or iPhone that allow you to control your streaming audio to 3rd party devices.

I'd buy it just for the wireless display capability. Looks like a killer presentation machine.

I've wished dozens of times to have a laptop that wasn't tethered during classroom or business presentations.

I paid $350 about 8 years ago for an excellent, aluminum mini tower case from Lian-Li (8 internal 3.5 drives, 4 5.25 drives). I was thinking of reusing it for my next build, but this one may take the cake.

The $700 price tag is a bit steep and it seems a little tall for most applications/installations though.