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While there has been some reports of the HP Mini-Note 2133 shipping out and landing in users hands, we have seen reviews as well as unboxings begin to appear online, but it turns out that not all of the Mini-Note’s are shipping as expected.

I placed an order for the 1.6GHz Windows Vista Business model on April 12 and was initially given an ‘estimated’ shipping date of April 18. Without any notification from HP and no sign of HP charging the card, a quick check of the status online revealed very little information, it actually told me that the order number was “not found in the Vista.” With a little bit of worry beginning to set in a quick call to HP resulted in yet worse news.

An agent was kind enough to take the order number and place me on hold, only to come back and let me know that she would have to get back to me in a few hours. I simply cannot imagine it taking several hours to check on whether an item is going to ship, but I guess that is how they do things. After a few hours, well actually about 6 hours later I received the dreaded email stating the Mini-Note 2133 was indeed delayed, until mid-May.

“The supplier is reporting a 5/16 ship date but we are working on bringing this date in.
Please check back on Monday for an update.”

Of course we are still unsure if this delay is affecting all models, or just some. Has anyone else been experiencing Mini-Note shipping delays? I would hate to think I are the only one, of course there is still hope, albeit little that the Mini-Note will ship before May 16.

After many delays, the Optimus Maximus keyboard has finally begun shipping. Now don’t get that excited yet, because they are not shipping on a regular basis, those who ordered last year will soon be receiving their keyboard.

In addition to those lucky ones who will be getting their keyboard, the Optimus Configurator software utility is also available. This software will allow you to customize your new keyboard and is available in both a Mac and PC version.

Via [Optimus Project]

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]