11-19-2005, 05:22 PM
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Very cool $100 Computer
This is a pretty cool looking little laptop. It is designed to be tough and durable and compact..
And it’s all made for under 100$ around £57, It’s definitely not a gaming laptop but you would probably know seeing its size, I think its better to use Linux on these kinds of machines, what are you thoughts?
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The Linux-based machines are expected to have a 500MHz processor, with flash memory instead of a hard drive which has more delicate moving parts.
Mock-up of the sub-$100 laptop
The laptop will be more rugged and flexible than ordinary ones
They will have four USB ports, and will be able to connect to the net through wi-fi - wireless net technology - and will be able to share data easily.
It will also have a dual-mode display so that it can still be used in varying light conditions outside. It will be a colour display, but users will be able to switch easily to monochrome mode so that it can be viewed in bright sunlight, at four times normal resolution.
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Source of article; http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4292854.stm |
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11-29-2005, 09:36 PM
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Its one of those laptops they are building for third world countries.
Low processor means that it can hold its power for a longer period.
There is also a wind up just in case there is no electric power at their location!
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11-30-2005, 05:26 AM
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Looks cool... this means that even if the power is out, they ahve no water, no money to buy food, they can still wind it a bit and get connected to the internet chats  |
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11-30-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by augustine
this means that even if the power is out, they ahve no water, no money to buy food, they can still wind it a bit and get connected to the internet chats |
LOL 
Anyway its cute in design. |
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11-30-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by augustine
Looks cool... this means that even if the power is out, they ahve no water, no money to buy food, they can still wind it a bit and get connected to the internet chats |
LOL
Starving to death for 3 days and with no water since last night, but still able to log onto MSN and chat with buddies online!
Its a dream come true |
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12-01-2005, 01:19 AM
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LOL :lol: i think they can get some relief tru the net  |
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12-07-2005, 05:40 AM
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It's a nice idea though, I think it's nearly as powerful as my phone...
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12-11-2005, 02:13 PM
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It's a really neat idea, it's exaclty what my brother needs. He can't write too fast, so the school has promised him a laptop. However, all he wants to do is work with Word documents, I don't see why they want to get him a $1600CDN Viao.
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12-11-2005, 09:37 PM
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One of those would be nice - any idea if I could buy one? It'd be a fun, cheap toy to have. So, yeah, or can you even buy them...?
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01-22-2006, 12:02 AM
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Its a cool thing to have. It definitely could benefit some people who cant afford a really nice laptop. My brother needs a laptop just to type lectures on (he's in highschool) so this would be cool for that
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