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new laptops for $500

Post by Vartan K. » Tue Dec 21, 2004 1:22 pm

the evil empire (walmart) now sells $500 laptops!!

check it out

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... 3944%20%20

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Re: new laptops for $500

Post by jmiller » Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:31 am

That's a linux box, too. And the Microsoft Office "file compatible" software is presumably Open Office.
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Re: new laptops for $500

Post by phait » Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:44 am

OO is great, I even use it in Windows. I love it's PDF export ability. I'm anxiously waiting for the Mac OS X full-Aqua port.
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Re: new laptops for $500

Post by spankenstein » Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:22 am

It's a VIA C3 so don't expect stellar processor performance.
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Re: new laptops for $500

Post by foley » Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:59 am

of course if you buy it you are supporting the Wal-Mart Evil Empire. :twisted:
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