UMPC expected to spawn family of devices
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| Linux could still be well-represented in In-Stat's future UMD findings,
| however, if the current buzz around Linux- and Intel-based MIDs (mobile
| Internet devices) holds up. Currently, Red Flag, Ubuntu, and Gnome are among
| the open source software projects working on versions of their software
| specially aimed at mobile devices.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2797738321.html
Asus Eee PC Price Hike, Limited Launch Next Month
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| Citing anonymous sources at the company, DigiTimes is reporting that Asus
| will begin shipping the Eee PC in September in four different configurations
| priced at $200, $240, $350, and $370. Exactly what these configurations will
| be is not yet known.
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http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=13284
Related:
Asus to Start Shipping Eee PC in September.
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| However, as the production increases, more affordable models should become
| widely available also. In 2007 they intend to ship 500,000 units of this
| series, and in 2008 the production should hit 3-5 mln units.
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http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20070820102938.html
$199 Linux Laptop Tantalizes Before Official Launch
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| This solution would work well for many families that just can't afford DSL or
| cable modem service.
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http://blogs.pcworld.com/communityvoices/archives/2007/08/199_linux_lapto.html
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