£100 Laptop - it's true!

[Darat]

Just read about this ASUS laptop:

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/114773/asus-stuns-computex-with-100-laptop.html

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The notebook measures roughly 120 x 100 x 30mm (WDH) and weighs only 900g. We saw the notebook boot in 15 seconds from its solid-state hard disk.

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For someone who just wants to surf the internet, occasionally write a document it sounds superb, if it's released in the UK I'll probably buy one if it has a wireless connection or the ability to add a wireless PC card. I'll certainly buy my Mother one to replace the aging PC she has at the moment.

 

[Kaylee]

Very cool!

The dimensions translate into just under two pounds and roughly about 5 by 4 by 1 inch (WDH).

 

[Starthinker]

They were kinda secretive about what was on it and I notice they don't show fingers on the keys. At 5" wide, I can't image typing would be normal, but more like trying to text on a PDA. May be okay for surfing the web, but I can't see doing documents on it for any length of time. I was wondering when flash drives would start replacing hard drives for smaller systems.

 

[Darat]

You can see someone holding it up by one hand if you look at the bigger version of the picture. http://www.pcpro.co.uk/openpic.php?name=/picture_library/dir_125/it_portal_pic_62535.jpg

 

[Azure]

Doesn't Panasonic already have those?

I think our company bought them for the field consultants a few weeks ago. I'll have to ask around.

 

[Soapy Sam]

But can it run an atomic power station?

 

[Darat]

But can it run an atomic power station?

Without a wobbly ram-pack? No way!

 

[richardm]

Sounds interesting, although experience should tell us that $189 will magically translate to £189, and not £100 as hoped.

 

[Darat]

In an optimistic mood aren't you - more likely to be £250!

 

[Starthinker]

Will it have Solitaire?