WOW - Talk about a "Blue Light Special"  The FlipStart is now the owner of half the price tag.  The unit was just at $1499.00 the other day and is now selling for $699.00.  Is this a sign of the FlipStart going under?  It looks to me like it is about the price we all thought it should have been from the start.

I didn't get to play with this one, but check out what Eddie had to say about it on his InkShow.

The Boy Genius Report just posted a great comparison of the Vulcan FlipStart, the OQO Model 02, and the Sony UX280P. He compares nearly all facets of each system, from design and portability to feature set and configurability. If you are trying to decide on a 4" screen device, this is a must-read.

I've used all three myself, although I've never had the opportunity to compare them directly. My favorite is the OQO, hands-down. Small Tablet PCs like the OQO are hard to find, and the active digitizer is even more rare. The biggest point in the OQO's favor for me - it just feels good in my hands. The tactile feel of the unit is just a pleasure for me. The Sony would come in second, but it felt oddly thick to me. Personal preference. The FlipStart was a non-starter for me. No touch screen, no digitizer. It's just a tiny laptop.

Wanna talk portable? You've got to see the FlipStart! It is definitely one-of-a-kind. The FlipStart model E-1001S is a super compact Microsoft Windows personal computer with the all too familiar clamshell design that is packed with innovative features making it easy to use- in your hand, on your desk, mounted in a vehicle or on the back deck taking bird photos with the SnapCamera.

(Stick around and you'll get that. The part about the birds that is.) Follow the Read More link below for the full InkShow.

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It seems $2k was a bit too steep for those looking at the FlipStart. The price just dropped by $500 in hopes of becoming more competitive in the ultra-portable market.

If the new price is making the FlipStart look more attractive to you, stay tuned for Eddie's InkShow on it tomorrow. He'll be giving everyone an up-close and personal look at the FlipStart and the just announced camera. Until then, you can learn more about the FlipStart by visiting Dynamism.com

Via BGR

Don't you love being first; being in "the know"? We've been holding onto this bit of info for a while now. FlipStart has just announced introduction of the new Snap Camera accessory for their FlipStart super compact PC. Wanna know the best part? We are going to be reviewing this unit in just a few days! Check back later this week for the upcoming FlipStart InkShow with yours truly, courtesy of the good folks at Dynamism.com!

UPDATE!! -> Click Here for Current Pricing