Alpha 400 MIPS 400MHz 128MB 1GB 7" Linux Ultralite Notebook

Geeks.com is now selling the 7" Alpha 400 for $189.95. Features include -

Netbook form factor
Linux 2.4 Operating System
MIPS XBurst 400 MHz 32-bit CPU
128 MB RAM
1 GB NAND Flash Storage
10/100 MB Ethernet interface
802.11b wireless
Supports External Hard Drive up to 160 GB
Supports SD Card up to 32 GB
Xiptech application software packages (Xip office, Flash player)
7-inch digital panel 800 x 480 true-color
Keyboard with TouchPad
Supports File Sizes up to 8 MB
Built-in SD Card slot
Battery Charging Time: 4.5 - 5 hours

Uses:
Internet surfing
Instant online communication, chatting
Music downloading and enjoying
Flash movies and games
Picture and image sharing
Languages learning
Personal diary

Office Assistant:
AbiWord, XipTable and PDF Viewer
E-mail management
Daily work plan and management
E-book reader

I/O ports:
Three (3) USB ports
RJ-45 Ethernet port
Headphone in
Microphone in

Dimensions (closed):
1.1 x 8.25 x 5.6-inches

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At $189.95 the price is simply too close to the entry-level but more "full-blown" 7" netbooks like Asus Eee PC 701 sell for. Lower-end netbook appliances (like the Alpha 400) with embedded OS, limited RAM, SSD storage will only start selling once they hit below $100.