He drew a calendar on his pad of paper to start counting down the days.

NEWYORKER: Hellhole

Running on the software giant's Windows CE operating system, a stripped-down version of its desktop software, the devices will offer a calendar, address book, memo pad, voice recorder, e-mail and limited web browsing.

CNN: Cross My Palm With Silicon

Manage your time, waste no motion, multitask: your iPhone comes with a calendar, your car with a memo pad.

NEWYORKER: Not So Fast