You'll actually notice that all of the bags have laptop compartments—that's because going forward, laptop bags won't be a separate category for Timbuk2, but a "function" of all of their bags. All of them hold 15 or 17-inch laptops, depending on the size bag you get. Up top, respectively, is Hemlock, Q and Swig. Swig doesn't have the sideloading awesomeness that Hemlock and Q do, but it's the first backpack of Timbuk2's that you can personalize the colors on. They come out later this month. Here's all the details:

Hemlock
Made for the urbanite that needs a pack to schlep around town in style – from the office, to the rock climbing gym, to courtside at the game, the pack features a rolled, expandable top, Swing Around Access™, a side-access compartment designed to fit a 17-inch laptop (15-inch in the small) and signature Timbuk2 D-ring bottle opener. Available in solid, color block and the official camo of the Navy Special Ops and the retail price is $90 for Small and $100 for Medium.

Design features include:

* Durable Ballistic nylon
* Waterproof flap liner
* Compression straps
* Accessory attachment loops
* Quick access pockets under front flap
* Padded back panel
* Lightweight Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
* And stash pocket hidden in the back

"Q" Computer Backpack
Appropriately named after the gadget inventor of the Bond movies, the "Q" has a place for everything. This pack is designed to fit a 15-inch laptop with multiple grab handles for convenience and Swing Around Accessâ„¢. Available in dark brown/black, army/spinach, rev red/gun metal, and black and the retail price is $100.

Design features include:

* Durable Ballistic nylon
* Swing Aroundâ„¢ access
* Padded laptop compartment
* Multiple grab handles
* Lightweight Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
* Pocket for cords and peripherals with outside access

H.A.L.
H.A.L. (Heuristically programmed Algorithmic Computer) is the "Q's" older brother, named after HAL 9000 of the Space Odyssey saga, which was capable of speech recognition, lip reading, art appreciation as well as maintaining all systems on the ship. Similarly, the H.A.L. almost thinks for its owner and easily runs a mobile office. Designed to fit a 17-inch laptop, the backpack has multiple grab handles and plenty of capacity as well as Swing Around Accessâ„¢. Available in dark brown and black and the retail price is $120.

Design features include:

* Durable Ballistic nylon
* Swing Aroundâ„¢ access
* Padded laptop compartment
* Multiple grab handles
* Lightweight Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
* Pocket for cords and peripherals with outside access

Swig
A messenger-inspired carry-all pack built for dudes AND ladies (Hallelujah!). Two large internal compartments accommodate loads of stuff and the organization panel makes it easy to find your keys. This sleek pack features a front-flap closure that comes in two sizes to fit a 15- or 17-inch laptop with a dedicated padded laptop compartment and the signature Timbuk2 bottle opener. Available in black/gun metal, moss/camo, gun metal/blue, and dark brown/orange and the retail price is $80 for Small and $90 for Medium.

Other features include:

* Accessory attachment loops
* Waterproof flap liner
* Quick access pockets under front flap
* Padded back panel
* Lightweight Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
* And stash pocket hidden in the back
* Customizable beginning August 2009 at www.timbuk2.com

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The MI5 is looking for a a chief scientific adviser to "lead and coordinate its scientific work." Someone that has "world-class scientific expertise and credibility, excellent strategic skills, outstanding influencing and communication skills" and a successful record of "managing critical projects and processes in a complex environment." No word on having to wear tailor-made three-piece suits.

Professor John BeddingtonUK's chief scientific advisersays the role of Q would be to keep the British intelligence ahead of enemieswhich I guess means Russia, Argentina, and Spain. He says that "it will involve a sort of future gazing to see where technology will be taking us in a year or so," so Tarot readers and crystal balls may be a plus.

And yes, it's not the MI6which is the secret intelligence service in which James Bond workedbut the MI5 works alongside them, so you may get part of the action. Yes, that kind of action. Only part-time though: Two ro three days a week, the ad says. The rest of the time you could keep your job as a supermarket cashier in Tesco's, which will be your secret identity. [Daily Mail]

Samsung i770 "Saga"
- Quad-Band CDMA, EV-DO
- 2.55" 320x320 display
- full QWERTY keyboard
- Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi
- optical mouse navigation button
- MicroSD(HC) slot (up to 16GB)
- Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Samsung Renown
- Quad-Band GSM, "Global Mode"
- Visual Voicemail
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 2.0 MP camera
- 240x320 TFT display

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Motorola's got another Q in the queue in the form of the new Napolean world phone. It's a CDMA smartphone for Verizon that does double duty with GSM, so you can use it pretty much anywhere. It also includes Wi-Fi if you're not feeling like using its EV-DO Revision A or EDGE data, runs Windows Mobile 6.1, and includes a fingerprint scanner and a 2-megapixel camera with flash. It sounds like a great phone for world travelers, but probably overkill for anyone else. [BGR]

The outdoor version will include a flat Phillips screwdriver, flint stick and combo edge blade while the spy version will utilize a diamond tip glass cutter, Phillips head screwdriver, lock pick, magnifying glass and a straight edge blade. Users interested in the everyday version will get a flat Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, refillable pen, magnifying glass and a combo-edge blade. As an added touch, the design of the "Q" watch resembles the hammer mechanism of 007's Walther PPK pistol.

The watches are currently in pre-production and a timetable for their release has not yet been determined. However, expect to pay far out the ass to feel like James Bondto the tune of $2-$3,000 for the sterling silver model, $5-$7000 for Gold or Rose Gold and $10-$15,000 for platinum. [Veldini via BornRich]

If you're familiar with the first generation Motorola Q, you might notice the styling updates in these new models, too, where no longer do you see that big honking Jay Leno chin on the thing, and the keys look like they're little easier to navigate as well. And of course, there's that obvious difference, where this one is available in that oh so cool black color.

If only Motorola had released this design initially, perhaps we'd be a bit more fond of our Motorola Q.  Charlie White

Press Release [Motorola]

Not much info. My friend just told me it was "fast", so I'm betting it has HSDPA/UMTS.

Motorola Q2/GSM Q Live Picture [HowardForums]

There's improved power management that gives you longer battery life, Bluetooth headset volume control, email client fixes, and a rubberized grip for less slippage. Seeing as it's only $50, and the black does look better than the silver, we'd recommend this improved one over the original. But you knew we would say that.  Jason Chen

Black Q: It's What's Inside That Counts [Crunchgear]

If you forgot what the Q can do, read our review. But as a short refresher, it's got Windows Mobile, a QWERTY keyboard, EV-DO, Bluetooth 1.2, a 320x240 screen, but no touchscreen capabilities.  Jason Chen

Pictures emerge of Sprint's Motorola Q [Engadget Mobile via Phone Arena]

According to one report from Gartner Symposium ITxpo, the Motorola Q Pro is confirmed for launch in the first quarter of 2007. Aside from unspecific hardware upgrades, the Moto Q Pro will come in black (the new black) and sport the Motorola MOTOPRO Mobility Suite - allowing remote device and application management along the ability to disable the camera. Interesting catch-phrases, but it's all propaganda until we see how this new software actually functions.

The other upgrades focus on corporate data security - including features like virtual private networking and data-encrypted emailing. Yawn - no one is interested in what I have to say, trust me. There is not word on price, but we do know it will cost more than the Motorola Q.  Mark Wilson

Motorola Q Pro Spotted in the Wild [buywindowsmobile]
Thanks Michael!

The T-Mobile Dash is tied for shortest with the Treo 700w, tied for widest with the Motorola Q, and just 0.06 inches thicker than the first place Moto. The Palm is the porker at almost twice the fatness as both phones, but the Dash does measure just about the same as the Motorola Q.  Jason Chen

Thanks to Sizeasy.

This one only had PEBLs and SLVRs since they were out of Q's. We wonder if there's a warning to tell people that the Q's only work on a certain provider? – Jason Chen

Crappy Video Of Motorola Vending Machine [Crunchgear]

Check out all our previous Q coverage to see what's in store for you and whether you want to switch phones.  Jason Chen

Sprint Nextel to add Moto's Q and Slvr to lineup [Chicago Business via Q Users]

Another interesting feature is the touch-strip control on the right that they chose to go with instead of a jog-dialif this is indeed the Excalibur, and not the phone-in-the-stone. They were actually two different swords, a fact I was reminded of while playing Tomb Raider over the weekend.  Jason Chen

- Exclusive First Picture of HTC's New QWERTY Smartphone [Smartphone Thoughts via JkOnTheRun]

Moto Q at Amazon [ Via Mobility Today]

Not much to say that we haven't already said about the slim Samsung SGH-i320 Smartphone, except that it's now about to be unleashed, ready to hit the streets and get up in the face of the Motorola Q for a Battle Royale of the Alpha smartclones smartphones.

A near-clone of the Motorola Q, it has a 2.2-inch LCD, 1.3-megapixel camera and a microSD slot, and its 11.5mm thickness exactly matches the Q, too. Heck, from spitting distance, you might think someone was holding a black Q. That must've been the general idea.

Although the SGH-i320 missed its Q2 ship date announced at 3GSM in Barcelona in February, it will surface in parts of Europe this month, with the rest of Europe and Southeast Asia getting it shortly after that. Samsung's not telling when it will be available in the United States.  Charlie White

Samsung SGH-i320 Smartphone Gets FCC Approval [MobileMagazine]

We've seen the invisibleSHIELD around here a couple of times, but are you confident in its protective power? Dave from Mobility Today is—he's got bigger huevos than us—and he put his money where his Q was by taking a key and trying to scratch up his brand new Motorola Q. The result, no damage whatsoever.

Now you can feel safe with your $199 iPod Nano when the shield is strong enough protect a $500 smartphone. – Jason Chen

The invisibleSHIELD [Mobility Today]

Man, I didn't know Motorola was teaming up with Nintendo! Apparently, the Q can run the Pocket NES emulator, which means this ultra-thin sex kitten just got more ultra-thinish and sex-kittenish.

via MobileMag

Here's a video of the recently released Slingbox Mobile update that allows Windows Mobile Smartphones to get in on the fun of TV on the go.

In the video, live TV, TiVo Interaction, and viewing recorded movies. – Jason Chen

Update: Fixed video. Original video courtesy of Mobile Burn

(Video) SlingBox Mobile on the Motorola Q [TechEBlog]

The Motorola Q will be available from Verizon wireless online on May 31 and in stores in June! Wowee! Wasn't that spectacular? Additionally the Motorola Q will retail for $199 after a $100 instant rebate as long as you sign your soul over to Verizon for two years. That is a pretty good price compared to the other Windows Mobile-powered phones out there.

Press Release: Windows Mobile-powered Motorola Q available [Mobility Site]

Taken at Israel Tech Ed last week, the video shows off both the Motorola Q and the Samsung i-320. The Q's UI looks pretty responsive, and the screen's quality is pretty good.

The Samsung's keys also look interesting, with a BlackBerry-like dual purpose keys. Instead of horizontally dividing the keys, Samsung divided them vertically. You'll have to watch the video to see what we mean.

First video of an Israeli Motorola Q? [Mobility Today]

Contradicting Zander's statements earlier this week, a Verizon spokesperson claimed that there is going to be no launch event next week. Perhaps Zander was using the announcement to force Verizon's hand early, maybe as a result of the Q being delayed so many times.

Either way, the Q should be out fairly soon. They've even got a contest to win one.

Verizon Denies Motorola Q Launching Next Week [Brighthand]

After suffering delays, the Q will go up against Nokia's E61, the Treo 700p and 700w, and all the BlackBerry devices. It will compete against all sorts of Windows Mobile phones that are purchasable over the internet from overseas.

Why is the Q better than all the rest? You tell us. Why are you looking forward to the Q rather than buying another Windows Mobile device already?

Motorola Q set to take on BlackBerry [InfoWorld]

Find the Q [Thanks George!]

We forget who this Microsoft guy onstage with Bill Gates at Microsoft's E3 press event just now is, but he was very proud to be using a Motorola Q. Stil no idea when this thing is coming out, but we can tell you now that if wearing Hammer Pants are a requirement for Q usage, we're going to have to pass.

Motorola Q On Verizon's Site [Gizmodo]
Motorola Q Gets Delayed... Again [Gizmodo]

Image Page [Verizon]

Motorola Q smart phone 'available April' [Reg Hardware]

Our first impressions from holding it in our hot little hands for a few minutes: this sucker's extremely thin, although a bit wider than our Treo 650. The screen is a bit squat for our liking, though, even if it's crisp; with the soft-key icons running along the bottom and an info bar across the top, we weren't able to display a ton of information on it all at once. On the flip side, though, the buttons have a nice tactile feel; and the side jog-dial is pretty handy indeed. Maybe the GSM version will be even more sexy? Only time will tell.

Rumor - GSM Version of Motorola Q Cancelled [BargainPDA]

Motorola Q CDMA for Verizon was approved by the FCC [Phonearena]

Motorola Q Verizon Style [Mobility Today]

Sign up for Motorola Q Product Alert [CNET]

Anyway, close up shots, nothing terribly earth-shattering. Just wondering where Mr. Boy is grabbing his leaked hardware from.

"Desire" ... "Lust" ... "Obsession" .... The New Motorola "Q" !! Wet Dreams for the "Bleeding Edge"! [BengalBoy]

The Q, which is known in some circles as the Blackberry-killer, won't be killing any Blackberries until Q1 2006. In the intervening months it will train with the famous swordsmith Hattori Hanzo in preparation for its massive showdown with the Blackberry in a sprawling, 4-star hotel in California.

What else? Not much. It's a skinny QWERTY phone running Windows Mobile and it quit clearly has quite a few hooks in at old Exchange Server Place so it can send and receive email like a champ. Other than that, I'm holding my breath until the RAZR 2007 comes out. It will be so thin that it will be just a piece of aluminum foil folded over once.

The Thinnest, Lightest, Coolest QWERTY on the Planet [Daves iPaq]
Moto Q [Livingroom.org]
Press Release [Motorola]
Motorola Q Announced (pictures) [BargainPDA]