Remember that FCC filing for a GSM-loving North American Palm Pre ? Looks like the mystery’s been solved, Encyclopedia Brown, and our culprit is just south of the border.

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Both Verizon Wireless and Casio have teamed up to bring to the masses a water resistant as well as shockproof handset that ought to be able to go through thick and thin with you – we’re talking about the Casio G’zOne Brigade cellphone here. Touted to be the perfect device for business customers who are heavily involved in industries such as construction, public safety and utilities, the Casio G’zOne Brigade is no slouch when it comes to existing in harsh working environments without compromising on its cellular technology when you need it the most. Apart from being able to make and receive calls and text messages, the Casio G’zOne Brigade sports a QWERTY keyboard to get those messages out fast, an HTML browser just in case you want to catch up on the latest happenings via a mobile news portal, and a Document Viewer for reviewing Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and PDFs

OCZ Technology is a name that everyone is familiar with when it comes to storage for computing systems, and this time round we have their latest release which comes in the form of the OCZ Onyx SATA II 2.5″ SSD series, which is actually an extremely affordable Multi Level Cell (MLC)-based solid state storage solution that was specifically designed for consumers who are looking for the best bang for their buck when it comes to flash-based storage technology. With the OCZ Onyx, you will be able to experience a faster and more durable alternative compared to traditional hard drives without breaking the bank

You know that the iPhone is one power guzzler, and that having an important call die on you is downright irritating, perhaps even leading up to you losing out on that business deal. Well, Novothink’s got your back with their very own iPhone case which is compatible with the iPhone 3G as well as iPhone 3GS models, since it boasts a solar panel on the back that will help juice up your precious handset wherever you go. It will not hamper the usability of the iPhone in any way since you will still gain full access to the touchscreen display, and is durable as well as lightweight while keeping your conscience clear knowing that you are doing your part in helping combat global warming

We’re so sorry, true NVIDIA believers, but that airbrushed “I love Fermi” shirt is just gonna have to wait a little longer to see the light of day, at least according to a report from our favorite chip-centric foreign news syndicate, D igitimes .