[LINK] Cost shock puts school PCs at risk - was Computers for schools more than hardware [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Brenda Aynsley]

Pilcher, Fred wrote:
> Marghanita wrote: 
>> Having just returned from my Aegean Odyssey with a $500 EeePC 
>> (complete with Xandros distribution of Linux, Skype, Firefox, 
>> Thunderbird, Open Office, built in WiFi, Ethernet, Camera and 
>> Microphone), $1000/computer seems generous.  What is 
>> particularly attractive is the size and weight.
> 
> Because it doesn't have a hard drive, it's extremely rugged. I dropped
> mine from benchtop height onto a tiled floor and it didn't miss a beat.


for those of you near an msy store check out this little beauty's 
current price www.msy.com.au  I am crying that I paid an extra $200 at 
Christmas ... if only I'd waited!!!

cheers
brenda
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