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HP Thailand Sells $450 Linux Laptop

Posted by michael on from the tco dept.

greyrax writes "The revolution has begun! Seems that the Thailand branch of HP is selling Linux-based laptops for $450. The government of Thailand is now talking to Dell Thailand about a similar arrangement."

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  1. Specifications by Captain+Pooh · · Score: 5, Informative

    Cnet.com has the specifications on the laptop.

    800MHz Intel Celeron processor

    128MB of RAM

    20GB hard disk

    1. Re:Specifications by Mr.+Sketch · · Score: 4, Informative

      You forgot one more important spec:

      No CD-ROM or floppy drive.

      However, they will be selling a 'high-end' version with CD-ROM for ~$600.

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  2. Right you are by OECD · · Score: 4, Informative

    Right you are, according to this CNet article:

    The government is subsidizing the cost of the hardware...

    Sorry folks, I don't think the Thai government is going to pony up for the rest of us.

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