Review: NorhTec Microclient Jr Thin PC (1)
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| However, it's questionable how well it will work as a standalone
| Linux machine running an OS off Flash media. Will the 200mhz fully
| integrated processor be able to cope with a light distribution? Also,
| how will it fare with an external USB CDRom drive?
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| The MicroClient lives up to its billing. Power usage really is a nominal 8w,
| it has a full PC feature set in-BIOS with a range of supported media, and
| complete Linux support for the underlying hardware.
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http://pcburn.com/review-NorhTec_Microclient_Jr-1.php
Related:
HRD hopes to make $10 laptops a reality
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| So far, the cost of one laptop, after factoring in labour charges,
| is coming to $47 but the ministry feels the price will come
| down dramatically considering the fact that the demand would
| be for one million laptops.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/TOIonline/India/HRD_hopes_to_make_10_laptops_a_reality/articleshow/1999849.cms
Made in India [Linux-based] PC for just about $100
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| While global computing giants like IBM and AMD are yet to give
| shape to their ambitious plans for a computer that costs 100
| dollars or less, an Indian company has already set its eyes on
| 10 million potential customers with its up-and-running PC
| priced at Rs 4,500 only.
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http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=85690
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