m$ tablet pc compared to mit $100 laptop

[James Knott]

Peter wrote:
> 
> The chief of the world takes on a low cost laptop developed for the
> third world, to promote his offering. 'Get broadband' (presumably from
> the nearest antlers), and 'expensive software' (he sets the price). He
> also critiques cranking power. Perhaps m$ now has a battery division
> too. Such articles make me feel sick. Additionally his offering is more
> expensive than most available tablet pcs.
> 
> http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/ptech/03/16/gates.100.laptop.reut/index.html
> 
> Peter

Well, at least he was right about applications being a "big cost", if
you're running Windows.  ;-)

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