April 16th, 2013

If You Pre-Ordered Google Glass, Here’s What To Expect Once Your Number Is Called

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If you were one of the people who signed up last year at Google’s I/O conference to be a part of the “Glass Explorer” program, you might be getting your instructions on how to actually…purchase the thing and get it into your geeky little hands. In case you weren’t sure, Google Glass is real, and they’re shipping as we speak. Today, my number was called and I… → Read More

October 26th, 2012

Apple’s iPad Mini, 4th Gen iPad Now Available For Pre-Order – Wi-Fi Only Versions Deliver November 2

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If you’re looking to get your hands on an iPad mini after the big reveal this past Tuesday, now’s the time to pre-order, and shoppers can choose any version of the iPad mini or 4th generation iPad for the first batch of orders. If you want to have one in your hands next Friday, November 2, however, you’ll need to get the Wi-Fi only versions. → Read More

September 13th, 2012

AT&T Is In Event Mode, Replaces Site With iPhone 5 Pre-Order Countdown

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Despite my not-so-great experiences with AT&T today, the company is getting the iPhone 5 party started early and drumming up excitement, as a timer has replaced its site: → Read More

June 16th, 2010

Time to make your "Move" and pre-order Sony's latest gadget

Good news Sony fans, turns out that it’s time to start warming up that credit card and ordering your PS3 Move controller. It’s starting to show up as being available for pre-order (along with a few other tasty bits). Remember it’ll be officially available in the US on September 19th, but you might want to pre-order since Sony kind of has a habit of running out of product when they first come out. → Read More

March 12th, 2010

Confession: I pre-ordered my iPad and Breguet made me do it

I’m a sucker. It’s true. As much you guys think we rail against Apple, we’re like abused puppies, slinking back to our master’s hard ankles, shivering and awaiting praise. Why did I pre-order the iPad? Well, first I’m a gadget blogger. Second there is no certainty that mother Apple will grace us with an early review unit so I want to hedge our bets. Third? I want to… → Read More

March 3rd, 2010

Sears starting to take pre-orders on 3D TVs

Get ready, the 3D revolution will be televised. Sears has started offering pre-order pricing on Samsung’s 3D televisions, with some models expected to be available in stores later this month. Sears is also starting to advertise a Blu-ray player with 3D glasses as well. → Read More

February 3rd, 2010

Oh enough already with this pre-order video game bonus content nonsense

Angry Internet Man here with a chip on his shoulder and a shoot promo to cut. This pre-order “bonus” video game content bullshit has to stop. Lives are at stake. → Read More

December 10th, 2009

Ford lets people reserve a 2011 Ford Fiesta online

Ford revealed recently that they’ve had over 1,000 pre-orders placed online, using their new car-reservation site for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has been available in the UK since last year, but this will be the first time in many years since there has been a new Fiesta in the US. → Read More

November 6th, 2008

You can pre-order the BlackBerry Storm at Best Buy for $50

Get thee to Best Buy as soon as possible if you want to pre-order a BlackBerry Storm, which, as we all know, is the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen. A crisp $50 bill and a smile is all that’s required to pre-order this, Verizon Wireless’ “we’re cool, too!” device. There’s the small issue of not knowing exactly what the final price will be when it’s released… → Read More

May 13th, 2008

HTC Touch Dual up for pre-order on BestBuy.com

Speaking with HTC representatives at CTIA, I was told that the HTC Touch Dual would be available through Best Buy and that it would be unlocked. Well, it looks like it’s indeed up for pre-order through Best Buy and it’ll indeed be unlocked. The Touch Dual, as you’ll remember, is the successor to the HTC Touch. The Dual has a slide down keypad, making it much easier to enter text… → Read More

May 13th, 2008

Early Atom-based mobile internet device costs $1130

Silly me, I thought these mobile internet devices (MID) based around Intel’s new Atom chipset were supposed to be relatively affordable. This Gigabyte M528 with 4.8-inch screen is up for pre-order on an Australian website (Tegatech.com.au) for around $1130 US. It was originally priced at around $1460, but the price got lowered almost immediately after everyone starting shaking their fists in… → Read More

February 2nd, 2008

CrunchDeals: Pre-order Super Smash Brothers Brawl from Fry's for $45

[photopress:ssbbfrys.jpg,full,center] Flickr’d Wii fans looking forward to next month’s release of Super Smash Brothers Brawl should consider buying the game from Frys. The electronics retailers is selling the game on pre-order for $45, an entire $5 off the regular retail price. With those extra $5 in your pocket, you could buy a venti coffee from Starbucks and jitter your way through… → Read More

June 21st, 2007

Pleo Now Available For US Pre-order

Everyone’s favorite animatronic dinosaur is now one step closer to invading our shores. Pleo’s manufacturer UGOBE is taking pre-orders for the dinosaur and the price isn’t cheap. After earlier reports that Pleo would cost somewhere between $250 and $300, UGOBE has pulled a Nintendo and decided to charge $350 for the lil’ guy. Talk about highway robbery. Don’t get too… → Read More

October 25th, 2006

Wii Pre-Orders at Toys R Us this Saturday, Prepare Your Mario Outfit

you won’t get a Wii, but that doesn’t matter. At least you’ll have tried. Various scans of the 2006 version of the annual huge holiday catalog for Toys R Us known as “The Big Book” have surfaced online, with one detail that’s attracting the most attention — the book has a page devoted to the Wii that says pre-orders are available. The book, set to be… → Read More

October 10th, 2006

PS3 Pre-Orders Begin: It's Clobberin' Time

EB Games and GameStop just started PS3 pre-orders and we’re almost positive they’re already sold out as you read this. Each store has about 10 consoles and requires a $100 deposit, but give your local shop a call before heading down. GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. → Read More

September 9th, 2006

Rub Your Belly Three Times to Pre-Order The Wii

I’m goint to say this is basically a way for Lik-sang to drive some traffic, but it looks like they’re letting you pre-order the Wii. Feel free to send me your address as well – Lik-sang isn’t requiring a credit card, so I won’t either – and maybe I’ll send you a Wii, as well. Or maybe I’ll just get eveyone excited over nothing. Wiiii! Pre-Order Page… → Read More