don't you just hate it

when you think of something you really want, look to see if it exists, find out it does and is better than your expectation, but then find out that it's not out yet and you have to wait for it.

It's just a disappointing climax to an exciting build up.



250g, USB powered, low power, dual layer dvd writing, really small (137x143x16 is even smaller than the diminutive liteon). Due out in October - crucially after my 18 hour flight to Hawaii.

If only it was slot-loading and a little prettier. Also, according to that site, the system requirements are pretty scary.

System Requirements

# PC/AT compatible
# CPU: Pentium 3 - 800 Mhz
# RAM: 256MB
# HDD: 10GB free space
# OS: Windows 2000/XP