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First we see see the 2G Surf being given away for opening an account with RBC Bank up in Canada, and now those over in the UK are given an option to receive a free Eee PC of their own.

PowerUp Mobile is currently offering a free Eee PC 2GB Surf when you sign up for T-Mobile’s Web n Walk mobile broadband package. New users must sign up for a two-year agreement which will set you back £35 per month, in addition to the Eee PC, users will also get a free USB modem. With just a limited time to sign up, you better not wait too long, because the offer ends on June 15, 2008.

With two recent free Eee PC offers, it would make you wonder when the next will show up, possibly and hopefully we can get a similar offer over here in the US.

Read [PR Web] Via [Engadget]

Its been a while since I last heard of any free offer for signing up for a checking account, and personally have never received any freebee, but RBC Royal Bank in Canada has begun offering an Eee PC. Sure its the lower priced 2G Surf edition, but its still a free notebook.

Simply open a Signature No Limit Banking or VIP Banking account you can have your very own Eee PC. A tempting offer indeed, of course living very far away from and not being from Canada, its not one I can take advantage of. So while we here in the US are not still waiting on the iPhone, at least Canadians can rejoice in getting a free Eee PC.

Read [RBC Royal Bank] Via [Engadget]

In a little twist from the usual Eee PC coverage, where for the most part we have seen praise towards anything related to the Eee, this time we have found a little frustration which comes courtesy of the Eee PC 2G Surf edition. The frustration has lead to the return of the notebook and given us a list of ”10 reasons not to buy the Asus Eee PC 2G Surf.”

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So have you upgraded yet to the second generation nano? Yeah that’s what we thought, as did Griffin. Creator of all things accessories iPod, finally got around to announcing two new nano products for the thinner, metallic nano.

Both the iClear and Disko for nano 2G will be available in stores in time for the holidays, priced at $19.99 and $29.99, respectively.

If you don’t remember for the elderly nano or larger pods, the iClear crystal-clear polycarbonate protects your precious white colored iPod without sacrificing on the player’s aesthetics. The iClear protects the iPod screen from scratches and dings, yet gives the user full access to click wheel, ports and controls.

The Disko senses movement and responds with colored lights that blink and flash in moving patterns around the click wheel. Disko’s lights are powered by its own tiny, long-lasting batteries (included), with no impact on the battery of the iPod. Disko for iPod nano is available in black and clear, and fits both the 1st and 2nd generation nano.

Read [Griffin] Via [Uber Reviews]