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Charmed Announces Crusoe-based Linux Wearable

Posted by timothy on from the gargoyles-take-heed dept.

isdale writes: "Charmed Technology, founded by MIT Media Lab graduates, announced what it claims is the fastest available wearable computer -- 800Mhz Crusoe TM5800 processor. The CharmedIT comes standard with a 266 Mhz Pentium MMX for about $2k. The Crusoe upgrade costs another $500. The OS is extra ($250 for RedHat or Debian), as is the display, input device, carrying case, battery, charger, usable application ... if that isn't enough options, you can also get a DIY kit."

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  1. $250 for linux? by interstellar_donkey · · Score: 1, Troll

    And for that matter, $450 for Win2k?

    Something about that just does'nt sit right. Red hat or Debian typically install with ease.. so does this mean that the hardware is so tricky and propritary they feel they need to charge $250 just to get the thing to work?

    Or are the marketing people just on something.

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    The Internet is generally stupid
  2. Re:Finally. by Chemical · · Score: 0, Troll
    I don't think so. A full version of Windows 2000 costs $300. They are charging you $150 to install an operating system. Shit, they charge you $250 for Debian, something they didn't even pay for. What a scam. Especially considering OEM computer makers use images and can image a new computer in like 10 minutes. I don't know how they can justify any of their prices.

    Let's see... They charge $2000 for 266Mhz computer (I don't care how small it is), $250/$450 for the OS, and other assorted unreasonable prices for the other accessories, and their web site sucks? Can we say Fucked Company?