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Asus sub $200 ultra portable Linux laptop

Offalycool · 2007-06-08 16:05:45

Intel and Asus are developing a cheap laptop (starting at sub $200) preinstalled with Linux. It can be equipped with NAND memory modules ranging from 2 GB all the way to 16 GB and measures in at only 225 x 165 x 35mm. It weighs only 890 grams. The notebook's monitor has a 7-inch diagonal length. Unfortunately ASUS didn't…

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08-06-2007 5:05pm

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Intel and Asus are developing a cheap laptop (starting at sub $200) preinstalled with Linux. It can be equipped with NAND memory modules ranging from 2 GB all the way to 16 GB and measures in at only 225 x 165 x 35mm. It weighs only 890 grams. The notebook's monitor has a 7-inch diagonal length. Unfortunately ASUS didn't go as far as to reveal the resolution of the display. Not out yet but I would defiantly buy this. Heres a link : http://www.hwupgrade.com/news/mobile/intel-and-asus-announce-low-cost-pc_113.html

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#2 08-06-2007 5:25pm
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that'd be perfect if you were going away for a few days

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#3 09-06-2007 6:22pm
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#4 13-06-2007 3:59pm
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i would get that without a doubt. Its only a matter of time before they realase windows drivers for that thing. A definit buy

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