[hamishmacdonald]

I didn't realise it was already out in France. WAH!

I'm tempted to buy it from there, except:
1) French ROM. I'm not sure how much would change to English through language selection. I'd bet there are bits that would not change over to English.
2) Delivery. None of the shops seems to ship this far (UK). I imagine that's part of their agreement with Acer.

These things get announced too far in advance. It's cruel.

[hamishmacdonald]

I didn't realise it was already out in France. WAH!

I'm tempted to buy it from there, except:
1) French ROM. I'm not sure how much would change to English through language selection. I'd bet there are bits that would not change over to English.
2) Delivery. None of the shops seems to ship this far (UK). I imagine that's part of their agreement with Acer.

These things get announced too far in advance. It's cruel.

[Andy Whiteford]

This device is showing up on a couple of UK online stores now although they are not expecting stock until the start of Feb. These have only been listed as of today so it looks like things are relatively iminent in the UK which means the English ROM version will be available very shortly....

[Mark Johnson]

This has been just insane! I'm going banannas here trying to get my hands on an Acer! When is this thing gonna finally be in stock with someone who will ship me one here in the US!?!?

Acer, why do you treat me so bad?! :grumble:

[Andy Whiteford]

The English ROM version of the Acer n300 has been held up although it should be shipping in the next week or two. I'm okay with this provided it is to include the latest rom revision i.e. v1.00.15. The rom in the European models to date (v1.00.08) has had issues which the latest appears to fix.

[Godsongz]

That would be great if its the reason that the English language version has been held up. If it isn't though, when we finally do get our hands on these lil beauties here in the states it shouldn't be a huge issue to update the ROM image. Right?

BTW: I saw in your blog today that Piel Frama has already begun taking orders for leather cases for the n300 series. That's cool, and their cases are always top notch, but I don't think I'd want to take this wonderfully little and pocketable PDA and bulk it up. What do you think?

[Andy Whiteford]

It shouldn't be an issue upgrading the ROM going forward but I would certainly love a perfect working device straight our of the box.
With regards to the cases, Acer actually sell their own leather flip for the n300 series and it looks pretty cool; very similar to the Sena cases which I love for their small size and magnetic closure.

[Godsongz]

Andy, and idea which merchant that ships to the states will have the English version in stock first? March is a 3-paycheck-month for me so right now is the perfect time to buy this thing (and a case, and a secondary charge/sync/usb cable, and a...) without feeling a pinch. I want this PDA badly

weeee.. my 300th post!

[Andy Whiteford]

Originally Posted by Godsongz

Andy, and idea which merchant that ships to the states will have the English version in stock first? March is a 3-paycheck-month for me so right now is the perfect time to buy this thing (and a case, and a secondary charge/sync/usb cable, and a...) without feeling a pinch. I want this PDA badly

weeee.. my 300th post!

I would imagine Clove is your best bet. There are others that are cheaper but I don't think they will ship abroad and in any case, they might not have them in stock as quick as Clove....

http://www.clove.co.uk/products/prod...tElement=28311

[PocketPCThoughter]

How and where to get Acer n300 in Canada?

I can't believe it's not available in North America yet.

[Andy Whiteford]

It's not available in UK yet either! It has just been put back to next week now. I can see this dragging into April at this rate which is dangerous given the FS LOOX N560 will be available shortly!