Cheap Linux laptops

[Alexandru Ungur]

Walmart has just launched a new cheap Linux laptop:
VIA C3 processor 1.0 GHz
14.1" LCD panel
Lindows/Linspire version 4.5
128 MB memory
30 GB hard drive
CD-ROM drive
4 cell battery
4 USB 2.0 ports

for just 498$
walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3504708&cat=179113&type=19&dept=3944

 

[Darksat]

Only problem is the VIA processer is very underpowered and has a very small second level cache, its power efficient but has less grunt than a celeron.

With linux its not a problem surfing and doing things most people do, but for graphic design, movies, etc it isnt really enough power.

 

[Paul_KY]

Temi, Ovi, why is he still here?