In one of their most recent print editions, Game Informer posed a rather interesting question. The question was whether or not mobile gaming (via smartphones, tablets, e-readers, etc.) will kill the handheld (DS and PSP) market.

One issue that pops up is the scope of the market. For gaming-dedicated systems (handhelds or not), games and subscriptions (like Xbox Live) are the revenue streams. There is still a lot of money to be made gaming-dedicated handheld and console markets, especially with the growing use of digital distribution.

Today (March 30, 2011) I received what may be the final N-Gage-related email ever sent by Nokia.

In the email, Nokia reminds us that its N-Gage Store has been shut down since January 1, 2011, and that March 31, 2011, will be the last day you can activate your games through the store.

Ever feel like swinging your iPhone, iPad or PSP around you head like a helicopter? Then you want to check out this review of the iTatch and eBook Anchor…

Adding a bit of a twist to the usual tab design is the Vinci by Rullingnet. Meant for little kids, this touchscreen tab has a kid-friendly handle around the entire tab. Built with PBA-free silicon, the handle helps a child to grab the tab (instead of the slippery sides) and offers a bit of shock resistance in case it is dropped…

At the CES Unveiled event (January 4, 2011), one of the cooler “green” products was the nPowerPeg. The metallic bar device, which looks like those slightly obscene shake-y workout sticks, is meant to sit in your backpack or briecase.

As you walk to class, work or whatever, the slightest movements charge the device much like self-winding watches.

If you want to cut down on cable clutter on the counter and the frustration of rummaging through your drawers of tangled plugs looking for just the right plug, spend the $60 and get the iDapt i4. Clcik through to find out exactly why…

So many devices, so few power outlets. If you’ve been to an airport in the last three years you’ve likely noticed that – or even sought out – spots typically reserved for grungy vacuums are now lounging spots for tech totin’ travelers looking for an open wall socket.

That’s where Callpod’s Fueltank Duo portable, rechargeable battery charger can come in quite handy and allow you to find a less uncomfortable place to perch your posterior.

Released in 2005, the Gizmondo had promise.

The technical specs made it seem like it could’ve done pretty well. It was another handheld that seemed partially like a PDA or smart phone and partially like a handheld gaming system. It also had two separate units released. There was an ad-supported unit for $229 and an ad-free unit for $400. The ad-supported unit was part of the way that the Gizmondo company tried to put a bit more of the financial support for the handheld onto the consumer.

Unfortunately for Tiger Telematics, the handheld actually less than 25,000 units sold. It had 14 games that were on a “to-be-released” list from launch.

Now that Netflix is close to being released for the Wii, which will make it available on all three current gen home consoles, it seems a little more likely that the paid video service will be available on handheld devices including cell phone, Nintendo’s DS line and all the Apple App products (iPhone, iPod Touch).

The best indicators are that Netflix is already promised for iPad on launch day and that Nintendo has Netflix on its mind for the DS.

In theory, the iPad seems like an absolutely incredible idea.

Then again, that’s what a company does when it’s doing something new for itself and its customers. It trie to make it seem much better than it actually is. So, you’re probably wondering what could go wrong.

Well, entirely too much can go wrong.