Walmart.com and Linspire on Monday unveiled a Linux-based laptop priced at $498.
The computer, dubbed Balance, comes loaded with the Linspire operating system and the OpenOffice.org office suite, the companies said.
The companies said Balance is the lowest-priced laptop currently available with an operating system and an office suite. It features a VIA C3 1-GHz processor, 128MB RAM, a 30GB hard drive, a CD-ROM drive and a 14.1-inch liquid crystal display. The software includes a built-in firewall to protect users from viruses, spam and pop-ups.
I can't find it on Walmart.com.... Intrestingly as it runs a Via C3 I wonder if it runs hot like normal laptops. And whats teh battery life like? Not bad for an in car GPS/DVD/MP3/[p0rn while driving] installation ...
I understand it is a budget laptop but relaity here people. This piece of hardware would only be suitable for college students or someone for general word processing. Those low-end system specs won't get you far if you're serious about your IT. Especially the low amount of RAM.
Honestly. This would be a great toy. It's reliable (unlike Windows). How many people have told me how they just want a computer that works. They just wish laptops were cheaper. That is the market for this.
What is low about these specs for IT professionals?
I've never really needed more than 500MHz to compile anything in a reasonable amount of time.
128MB is also quite satisfactory.
Unless you are looking for a gaming machine, a graphic design machine, or something for running engineering simulations, I dont see why these specs would not be appropriate.
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Intrestingly as it runs a Via C3 I wonder if it runs hot like normal laptops. And whats teh battery life like? Not bad for an in car GPS/DVD/MP3/[p0rn while driving] installation ...
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128MB is also quite satisfactory.
Unless you are looking for a gaming machine, a graphic design machine, or something for running engineering simulations, I dont see why these specs would not be appropriate.
So that's why I just bought one.