Quanta Launching $200 Laptops

[HardOCP News]

The world’s largest manufacturer of notebook computers wants to make $200 laptops to be sold in developed countries. Quanta also manufactures the OLPC that will be sold in third-world countries for as little as $150.

Mr Wang’s remarks follow Dell’s launch last week of a desktop computer in China selling for as little as $336. Other big technology companies have also announced plans to give more people in low-income countries access to computers, including Intel’s low-cost “classmate” PC and computer kiosks supported by Microsoft.

 

[IceDigger]

Could a $200 computer even run Windows XP?

 

[GJSNeptune]

Windows XP 3.1!

 

[Ockie]

I can't imagine much of a laptop for $200, but then again, we have come so far in cost cutting and laptop designs that I'm suprised we don't see cheaper than what we have on our shelfs.

 

[Caffeinated]

Cost of laptop to developing nation - $200

Cost of PR spinners to research the article's author and manage the release to the public - priceless.

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