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engadget.com - 5/21/2009

RIP, OQO: company discontinues repair service, disconnects phone lines

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It wasn't without a lot of warning signs , but still we're sad to see the hammer drop. It looks like Model 2+ maker OQO has officially closed up shop, and according to a statement on the OQOTalk forums, it cannot offer any more repair or service support due to "financial constraints." All ...

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