Take a look at the table—that's not chump change. Newegg is also taking a further $5-$15 off some prices for pre-orders before October 20.

The main two caveats: OEM product keys aren't transferrable from one PC to another, and you'll need to install them on a formatted machine (usually the best way, anyway). Less of a concern is that you don't get any support or packaging; just the disc. Still sounds like a bargain to me—unless you're a college student, in which case you can pick Windows 7 up for just $30 bucks. [Newegg via ComputerWorld via ArsTechnica]

The key and OEM certificate were extracted from Win 7 Ultimate's .wim files. A similar method was used to bypass Vista, and those vulnerabilities were never addressed so there is no reason to suspect that Microsoft will do anything about it now (but there are no guarantees). Supposedly, the crack works with 32-bit and 64-bit Ultimate versions and can be implemented on HP, Dell, and MSI computers in addition to Lenovo. Of course, you would need to engage in a little BIOS magic to fool the OS that you are using an OEM machine before any of this would work in the first place. [Softpedia via Download Squad via Lifehacker]

A Swedish blogger met up with Gizmondo founder Carl Freer to discuss the future of the scandal-ridden handheld maker. Freer admitted that the worldwide economic implosion forced most of his investors to drop out, and he's had to totally redesign the product. He plans to launch the new Gizmondo as an OEMed pocket PC, a bit like an HTC smartphone with gaming guts. It'll be focusing on downloadable games and other content, like Apple's App Store, and will come in two versions: Windows CE and Android. Since it'll be based on a smartphone design, it will also be a phone, but it won't come cheap.

By now we all know to take everything anybody associated with Gizmondo says with a giant mountain of salt. It's anybody's guess as to whether this new Gizmondo will ever go into production. But this is one enormously entertaining company, so I hope they stick around at least until the next scandal. [The Nordic Link via Engadget]

The only problem is, it's delicate surgery taking off that back, not just a matter of unscrewing couple of screws here and there. See how tricky that task is here. If you're up for it, though, plunk down your $48.99, and then cry havoc! Let slip the dogs of war, and soon you'll have one badass-looking iPhone. Could void your warranty. You, sir, are a braver man than I. [Cellular Nationwide Network, via Crave]

What does this mean to you? Well, unlike CableCARD OEM, you can purchase an OEM version of WHS and install it on an old machine you have lying around. Seeing as it's a headless server—meaning there's no monitor and no direct input—the processing needs are much less than a standard desktop.

But, if you have more specific needs, you can still buy pre-made and customized home servers like HP's MediaSmart Server or the Medion Home Server. – Jason Chen

Microsoft to make Windows Home Server available as OEM product [Ars Technica]

Ken Fisher at Ars thinks Microsoft is trying to prevent users from using the same copy of Vista on successive computers over the next (probably) several years. In other words, every time you build a new computer, rather than moving Vista over from your old machine, they want you to buy a new copy.

Microsoft hinted at this late last year with the licensing scheme they initially unveiled. Of course, it was so blatantly restrictive, the backlash on the net was deafening, and Microsoft quickly reneged, seemingly back to a more traditional Windows licensing setup. Since this setup more or less repeats the effects of the recanted scheme, it's possible we'll see a similar uproar over the next week. – Matt Buchanan

Vista "upgrade" drops compliance checking, requires old OS to install [Ars Technica]

Product Page [Newegg - Thanks Adam!]

In any case, both phones support GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA and Bluetooth, and a secondary camera for 3G video calling. They both have push email, since they're running Windows Mobile 5. The JASJAM also has WiFi, a QWERTY keyboard, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, and a 1300mAh battery which gives 5 hours talk time and 8 days of standby. The SP JAS has a 300MHz processor, and similar battery life at 4 hours talk, 7 days standby.

Both are available now for $888 (JASJAM) and $544 (SP JAS). – Jason Chen

i-mate Launches JASJAM and SP JAS Windows Mobile 5.0 Phones [Mobile Burn]

We were just wondering, what's the problem with directional controls, or one of those little miniature joysticks? Perhaps this OEM device is destined to be a strap-on fingertip mouse, giving you the ultimate in road-warrior portability. Or something.

Product page [Steadlands, via RealTechNews]