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Superb Leikr Linux Watch Is Now on Kickstarter – Video

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http://news.softpedia.com – Leikr is a Linux watch designed and built for athletes and people who like sports in general, by a group of former Nokia engineers. The project is now asking for funding on Kickstarter in order to bring the watch to the United States. Unlike other projects on Kickstarter, the guys from the Leikr team have done most of the necessary wo... (read more) (General)

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Didn't see it mentioned so thought I would throw a link down here,

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Apparently the VLC guys are doing a Kickstarter, even if you don't donate (I gave them a few quid) - still worth keep an eye on it.

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