has a release date been confirmed yet? any word yet?
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No, the ring does not turn. turn the ball instead. the ball works on three axes, instead of two. Since i have no plans to program buttons, this is not an issue with me. It has microbearings instead of the old wheel type bearings. only question i have is, will these microbearings clog up. The feel is great, smooth. The gray tab on the left side is only a flexible rubber Kensington name tag. Also the cord is covered with woven cloth type material, and is stiffer than normal cords. And NO more carpel-tunnel pains with the slimmer design.
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I couldn't help but post this hilarious tidbit from CDW:Kensington SlimBlade(TM) TrackballMfg. Part: K72327US | CDW Part: 1658895This product was discontinued as of Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Call for availability.Trackball - wired - USB - graphite, ruby red
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I contacted Kensington customer service: Response (Jason Lum) 01/12/2009 04:20 PM The slimblade trackball is a new product, it will ship out March 1st 2009 (projected date) Kensington Customer service
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A positive sign we're getting close...New Slimblade Trackball drivers posted today, 2/23, at http://us.kensington.com/html/1461.html.
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I contacted Kensington customer service:Response (Jason Lum) 01/12/2009 04:20 PM The slimblade trackball is a new product, it will ship out March 1st 2009 (projected date)Kensington Customer service
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BIG Update:This trackball has been released and is now "in-stock" at some online merchants; hopefully, Amazon will be shipping orders soon as well.
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Update: Based on what I'm seeing, it does appear that this baby will be shipping on/before March 1. I'm beginning to see some dates indicating availability to ship the end of February (one source quotes a 2/26 stock date).
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I pre-ordered this item on 11 Feb. I check today and the Amazon price has dropped by $18. I canceled my preorder and re-preordered. In the meantime, I'm off to find those places where the device is in-stock!Engadget has pictures! - http://www.engadget.com/photos/slimblade-trackball-hands-on/1373122
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@ TVI am also conflicted too. But it would be cool if it does come out very soon. Hope is free! :)
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Waiting, I am wondering if I am falling for a lot of hype or will this be a top laptop. The best buy version did not impress me, I hope this version will. No news on release date but you can bet its a foul up with hw or sw. Lets hope software.
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It doesn't seem to be for sale anywhere in the US yet. I think that they may have jumped the gun a bit on their release date. I know that in the past it's taken a bit of time to get their holders in the US.
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It looks like Christmas has been pushed back until January 15. But that's alright now I don't have to worry about trying to pay for this along with everyone's christmas gifts. I can't wait.I just read in the Home theater forum that someone saw on Amazon a release date of Dec. 24. I see Jan 15. Is it possible Jan 15 is actually a consertative release date and that it will come out earlier?
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Yes, though it was only recently revealed by Tamashii Nations. It is scheduled for an October release.
712762
I wouldn't put too much into that response from Amazon. Right now they need to guarantee delivery on items for Christmas so if they aren't sure on a release date then they have to say it won't arrive by the 24th. The thing that worries me is that you can no longer pre-order it. That capability is gone as of today. The way they are handling this whole thing is weird.
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Any updates on the release date? Are people getting it from Pioneer this week?Thanks!
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does anyone know when the release date is for Amazon? other small dinky stores are already selling it but I'd feel a lot safer if it came directly from Amazon. Thanks in advance.
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Same here - preordered on March 9th, and been sitting idle since. I have a media cabinet sitting with an empty shelf for this AVR. I hope it's next week.
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I've been wondering the same thing, does anyone have an estimate when this will be released? I have it on pre-order but I'm already thinking about going for the other U50 model lol... I hope it gets released this week.. Please let us know! :(
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They will release it in mid July 2013. Stay tuned for the release date announcement.
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Not that I am aware of... however, I'm hopeful that it will be available soon!
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I'm astonished that Amazon believes that I own this device. I have, however, been searching diligently for information on this very subject. The best estimate/guess for general release is perhaps the middle of November. Apparently the W700 has experienced limited release in just a few major markets. The surprising element to me is, considering the vast number of articles previewing this and similar devices (all touting an Oct. 26th release), is the silence regarding their absence in the marketplace.
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I will have to wait until Oct 30th though I pre-ordered it long time ago (:
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Been using a N52 for years, but it's on its last legs. Still not released. I've been looking forward to this for a while, but was hoping it'd be out by X-mas. :(
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Yes I too have been searching the web for a release date. Ive seen several sites that said it was released in Nov. But I cant find it anywhere. EB Games says it will be released on 15 Jan 08, so I dont know what to belive. Im so confussed I just want in now.