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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Bestlink Alpha 400 - Cheapest Linux-based laptop?




From Desktop Linux -

Hong Kong-based Bestlink is shipping a Linux-based ultra-mini PC (UMPC) for only $250 ($180 in volume), which appears to be the lowest price yet for that market segment.

The Alpha 400 comes with a 7" 800 x 480 display, XBurst Ingenic 400MHZ CPU, 128MB RAM, 1 - 2 GB SSD, SD slot, Ethernet port, 2 USB ports. WiFi is optional. It measures 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches and weighs only 1.5 pounds and is available in six colors.

Pre-installed, open source software includes Xiptech's Xip Word and Xip Table, which is claimed to be compatible with Word and Excel and software for web browsing, Flash support, chat, MPC and AVI playback, photo sharing, paint, email management, an e-book reader, and other basic utilities.

The Alpha 400 is available for order now, for $250, including courier cost, and is available for $180 in quantities of 100, with greater discounts available in higher quantities.

Bestlink website here.

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