[Tfug] Netbook for $150

[Harry McGregor]

Interesting,

When was this?

I have purchased a good $10K worth of stuff from them, maybe more, over
the past 8 years...  Never returned anything, so I can't say anything
about their RMA department.

                Harry

erich wrote:
> Beware of Computer Geeks,
>                I got stung. I purchased a still-photo camera from
> them. It had problems.
> I went thru the motions for a return. They paid for the shipping. They
> never
> responded, or returned the repaired camera.
>                Yes, it was a bargain at $80, but now I'm out the $80,
> and no camera.
>
>                                                                                                 
> Caveat emptor,
>                                                                                                 
> Erich
>
> Angus Scott-Fleming wrote:
>> Just saw this at Compgeeks, this is the first Netbook under $150
>> (just barely)
>> that I've seen.  Anyone know anything about this unit?
>>
>> Alpha 400 MIPS 400MHz 128MB 1GB 7" Linux Ultralite Notebook Belco
>> ALPHA-400
>> http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ALPHA-400&cat=NBB
>>     Reg Price:        $189.95     Now      $149.99
>>
>>      Features/Specifications:
>>
>>         * Alpha 400 MIPS 400 MHz Ultralite 7-inch Mini Notebook
>>
>>         * General Features:
>>         * Ultralite notebook
>>         * Netbook form factor         * Linux 2.4 Operating System
>>         * MIPS XBurst 400 MHz 32-bit CPU
>>         * 128 MB RAM
>>         * 1 GB NAND Flash Storage
>>         * 10/100 MB Ethernet interface
>>         * 802.11b wireless         * Supports External Hard Drive up
>> to 160 GB
>>         * Supports SD Card up to 32 GB
>>         * Xiptech application software packages (Xip office, Flash
>> player) *
>>         7-inch digital panel 800 x 480 true-color * Keyboard with
>> TouchPad *
>>         Supports File Sizes up to 8 MB * Built-in SD Card slot * Battery
>>         Charging Time: 4.5 - 5 hours
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Angus Scott-Fleming
>> GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona
>> 1-520-290-5038
>> +-----------------------------------+
>>
>>
>>
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