NorhTec prepping sub-$300 Linux-based laptop

From Engadget -

Aiming to arrive just a hair below that magical $300 price point, NorhTec is reportedly gearing up to introduce its Gecko laptop to the world, but the machine itself will be designed / built by Quanta. Rumored features include a 1GHz Via C7M ULV, an optional PATA drive, integrated graphics, a 7" display and the Linpus Linux Lite OS.