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In early December, OLPC offered up some details on when you would be able to expect your XO Laptop. Those who placed their order early, which was on or before November 15, 2007 should have received their XO before 2007 was over, but for many that date came and went without a delivery. This time the delay, or lack of delivery was due to an issue with PayPal. It seems that when the orders were placed the shipping address did not always make it over to OLPC.

This one can easily be blamed on PayPal, however its something that the folks over at OLPC should have noticed was missing. If you were someone who took advantage of the G1G1 program and your delivery date has come and gone, you may want to make sure your shipping address is on file with customer service over at OLPC.

Read [PC World] Via [Consumerist]

Today Toys “R” Us claimed they have “thousands” of Nintendo Wiis, and 6,000 PS3 units ready to be released before Christmas.  Do you think they know how awkward of a time it is to be releasing new units?  It’s unheard of to be releasing new shipments less than a week before Christmas.  But as bizarre a move as it is, consumers will still flock to the stores scrambling to get a unit for their kid (or themselves).  The company has not announced the real number of Wii units they will have in stock… because let’s be honest, “thousands” is quite vague.

Joystiq points out the “fast one” Toys “R” Us pulled on shoppers on Black Friday last month.

But that sounds consistent with previous fast ones Toys “R” Us pulled on consumers when the company baited-and-switched Black Friday shoppers, forcing them to purchase a $450 bundle if they indeed wanted the $250 console. Prospective buyers beware.

Read [Next-Gen] Via [Joystiq]