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1. Comment - $100 Laptop Close To Reality

   (Oct 5, 2005 - 11:16 AM)

   Excellent product concept- I hope they achieve their target! The uses for this device could exceed expectations- doubtless they could be used in place of PDAs in many instances, and further used for a variety of commercial applications.
   
   I wonder if the display will be TFT or CSTN? CSTN are traditionally cheaper but the TFT panels have reduced so much in cost in the past yewar that it couls be either.
   
   Linux is the perfect OS for this project too. Compact, stable, low cost, stable, not Winders, stable! THe crank to generate power is an excellent innovation also. Aside from being able to use the laptop in remote locations, it may grow an awareness that power reserves are finite and yes, why not power your laptop with a hamster wheel.
   How much power would a million chubbies on exercise wheels generate?.....