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Repost: New <$100 laptop announced
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Sep 29, 2005, 10:59 AM
 
Still vapor, but very cool.

Be sure to check out the designs-
love the integrated handle, "game" controls, AC strap, and the crank!

http://laptop.media.mit.edu/

(sorry if this post dups, previous wouldn't take, dbase is skitish)
I deleted the previous, empty post. Glenn
(Last edited by ghporter; Sep 29, 2005 at 12:42 PM. )
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 03:08 PM
 
I think that this is a great idea! The design is really intelligent and excellent for the purpose that the computer will be serving.
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 05:35 PM
 
Windup?
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 07:40 PM
 
In a village that may potentially have no electricity, a wind up generator to power the notebook is a brilliant idea
     
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Oct 1, 2005, 12:38 AM
 
thats awesome
PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz G4 Processor, 1.5 GB RAM, SuperDrive
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Oct 6, 2005, 08:33 PM
 
This is about the iBook... how?
     
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Oct 6, 2005, 08:52 PM
 
yeah, i'm hoping my school will get those so i'll be allowed to bring my iBook to school (since the other kids will now have lappys too..) that would be cool...

wataru is right... how is this under iBook?
     
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Oct 6, 2005, 08:58 PM
 
Indeed.

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