[ale] $99 netbook

[Steve Tynor]

Has anyone seen one of these locally (Frys? Microcenter? Target?).  I'm 
tempted, but given some of the reviews I've seen about build quality, 
I'd like to touch one before I buy...

Thanks!
Steve

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*From:* Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com>
*Sent:* Dec 16, 2009, 1:04:11 AM -0500
*To:* "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!" <ale at ale.org>
*Subject:* [ale] $99 netbook

> http://www.cherrypal.com/products.php
>
> Cherrypal 7" Africa mini-laptop (small, slow, sufficient)
> [C101] 	$99.00
>
> Cherrypal 7" Africa mini-laptop (small, slow, sufficient)
> Click to enlarge 
> <javascript:popupWindow('http://www.cherrypal.com/openstore/popup_image.php?pID=5&osCsid=8e4a1177d84b4f4bd116e9ede1b84e0a')> 
>
>
> The 7" Cherrypal was designed with developing countries in mind. The 
> Africa is powered with an 400 MHz processor, 256 MB DDR / 2 GB 
> NAND-flash and runs Linux (GMo) or Windows CE. Here are some more 
> basics: Screen: 7 inch high-resolution TFT .(800 x 480 pixels) 
> LAN:10/100M Ethernet Access WIFI: IEEE 802.11 b/g Ethernet RJ-45 
> Keyboard: QWERTY 86 keys Mouse&Touch pad:build-in touch panel, set two 
> shortcut key,and support usb port mouse USB Port: USB 2.0 x 1 (aid 
> external memory) USB 1.1 x 2 (aid keyboard & mouse only) External 
> Memory : SD card , U-Disk , USB-HDD Card port: SD / MMC card slot 
> (8GB) Battery: 7.4 V 1800Mha built in Lithium battery 1800MAH Last 
> time:4 HRS Sound effect:build-in realtek sound effect chipset, Built 
> in 2 x 0.5W Built in speaker 1 x microphone Weight:1.2kg Size: 213.5 x 
> 141.8 x 30.8 mm
>
> This product was added to our catalog on Friday 11 December, 2009.
>
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