techvideoblog.com - 9/8/2008
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Please Digg this video if you think it’s cool at http://digg.com/linux_unix/98_Linux_Laptop_made_in_China_2
HiVision makes the worlds cheapest Linux laptop at $98 using a new cheaper MIPS based processor (perhaps the Longsoon or the Ingenic), WiFi, 1GB flash storage, it runs Linux, has 3 ...
gizmodo.com - 9/11/2008
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gizmodo.com —
China's HiVision has debuted a Linux-based laptop that
makes the OLPC seem ridiculously expensive. For $98, you...
get a MIPS-based processor, 1GB flash storage, 3 USB ports, Ethernet, an SDHC card reader, WiFi, audio in and out, voice-chat and ...
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HiVision Shows Off Sub-$100 Linux Mini Laptop [Umpc]
fashionfunky.com - 9/10/2008
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fashionfunky.com —
The OLPC came out with a lot of
fanfare claiming to be cheap enough for every child...
in developing nations to have his or her own laptop. This would ensure that no ones life would remain untouched by technology. Unfortunately, by the time the OLPC ...
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HiVision Linux Laptop: Wins where the OLPC fails
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HiVision miniNote Linux Laptop
Gear Live —
... 3 USB ports, and audio in and out. Of course, automatic software updates are included. The kicker is the fact that it will only cost you $98.00. Take that, Nick Negroponte.
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HiVision Linux Laptop: Wins where the OLPC fails
Fashionfunky.com —
... That exactly is where this HiVision miniNote Linux Laptop takes over. has a MIPS based processor, a SDHC card reader, Firefox browser support, Abiword processor, and Skype ability. It also has WiFi, 1GB flash storage, Ethernet compatibility, 3 USB ports, and audio in and out. Of course, automatic software updates are included.
The best part? Easily, the cost - only USD $98.
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HiVision Shows Off Sub-$100 Linux Mini Laptop [Umpc]
Gizmodo —
... 1GB flash storage, 3 USB ports, Ethernet, an SDHC card reader, WiFi, audio in and out, voice-chat and Firefox browser support on a Linux user interface. No word who this is being marketed towards, but with a price tag that low, maybe this will end up being the device that fulfills Nicholas Negroponte's much criticized mission. The video above is Tech Video Blog's review of Hivision's miniNote (hmm, naming conflict with HP in the near future?) at IFC 2008. [ Tech Video Blog via The Earth Times]
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