Neat — Cheap
Looking for a way to get on the net cheap? Looking for a computer you can lose and not feel like a dufus? I ran across this.
It is the Cherrypal computer. Here is one of their more expensive machines at a whopping $148.
The 10.1″ Cherrypal Asia was designed with developing countries in mind; low price, pleasant user experience, high quality. The “Asia” comes with following specifications: 533MHz VIA 8505 (ARM9) processor, 256 MB DDR / 2 GB NAND-flash and runs Android 1.6. Here are some more basics: Screen: 10.1″ inch high-resolution TFT .(1024 x 600 pixels) LAN:10/100M Ethernet Access WIFI: IEEE 802.11 b/g Ethernet RJ-45 Keyboard: QWERTY 86 keys Mouse&Touch pad:build-in touch panel, set two shortcut key,and support 1.3 Megapixels webcam, USB Port: USB 2.0 x 1 (external memory) USB 1.1 x 2 (keyboard & mouse only) External Memory : SD card , U-Disk , USB-HDD Card port: SD / MMC card slot (8GB) Battery: 7.4 V 2100Mha built in Lithium battery: 4 HRS Built in speaker 1 x microphone Weight: less than 2 pounds
It isn’t running Windows but they do have a Windows CE model for $118. If you like something you can knock around with and at without worries, check it out.
Now if you are looking to play some hi-rez shooter, forget it. If you want to browse the net or check your email or use it for some word processing, have at it. If you want to use it to play poker, make sure the site’s download is compatible with WindowsCE and get that model.
This is not some high-end laptop like the thousand-dollar ones at Best Buy. But it is 148 stinking bucks and just weighs 2-pounds.
And, one of the cloud computing sites like MS’ Live can add outboard storage and remote applications.
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