__/ [ John A. Bailo ] on Friday 23 March 2007 14:13 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Review: the Little Laptop That Can't
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | I wanted to write this review on the FlipStart -- I really did. But
>> | after a few sentences, my wrists hurt, my thumbs felt clumsier
>> | than ever, my eyes were scrunched and my shoulders were hunched.
>> | When the pricey FlipStart hits the market the last week of March,
>> | I bet I won't be the only average consumer who takes a pass.
>> `----
>>
>> http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070322/tech_test_flipstart.html?.v=1
>>
>> It seemed like an overpriced disaster waiting to happen when it was first
>> introduced to the press last week. I was eagerly anticipating the first
>> review, which confirms everything.
>
> This "product" has been in the works for years and years, just like his
> twin brother Gates long delayed Vista...now wonder the FlopStart can't cut
> it -- technology has moved on and the 2B1 is coming on at $140 and less and
> better hardware and is more egonometric.
Yes, but does the 2B1 run Vista (AKA the "Wow OS") with the shiny Aero Glass
overlay? More importantly, is it at all needed when your battery life is so
expensive?
Reminds me of a recent discussion about Vista's car analogy...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Edsel
"The Edsel was a make of automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
during the 1958, 1959, and 1960 model years. The car brand is best known as
one of the most spectacular failures in the history of the United States
automobile industry."
Headings:
"Too big when small was in
[...]
Design controversies"
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