We think the market is big enough. There is such a consumer demand today, especially in the handheld market, that there is room for another player -- albeit a small one -- but there is room for more choice,

Economies of scale from launching in the UK first have allowed us to include this upgraded battery pack for the US launch. We're also making this new battery available in Europe for those wanting to get more out of their new Gizmondo handheld.

You simply plug in and play, ... We have tried to create Gizmondo in such a way that all the functionalities work in a way. We didn't want to compromise on any of these applications, so we feel that they would stand as one as different settings strong enough just to be a products selling just for that feature.

We feel that it encompasses all of the functionalities that our demographic use during the day.

Contrary to rumours in the marketplace,

Contrary to rumours in the marketplace we are not delaying the scheduled USA launch, we are committed to the October 22, 2005 release date, and the product will be available in all 50 states well in advance of the Christmas retail season.