__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Wednesday 27 September 2006 09:54 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> __/ [ John A. Bailo ] on Tuesday 26 September 2006 03:22 \__
>>
>>>
>>
http://laptops.engadget.com/2006/09/20/negroponte-announces-olpc-for-ebay-shows-off-pull-string/
>>>
>>> " it looks like the 2B1 laptop will be available for sale to the western
>>> world, via eBay of all places. The laptops are expected to go for $450,
>>> with a $350 tax deduction, and the surplus would go towards buying a
>>> machine for needy children."
>>
>> This was inevitable. The $350 price tag was actually there some time ago.
>> I believe it was a pledge that showed interest in (or support for) the
>> project.
>>
>
> Indeed. And even at that price, it looks very affordable.
>
> <snip>
To be fair, you can get a standard Linux laptop (with SUSE preinstalled) for
just about 220 quid. Yes, it's more expensive, but it has some advantages
over an underpowered laptop with a pseudo-extra-high-resolution display.
Best wishes,
Roy
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