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Psychlone
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30 Sep 2005, 6:52 pm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4292854.stm

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The laptops will be encased in rubber to make them more durable, and their AC adaptors will also act as carrying straps.

The Linux-based machines are expected to have a 500MHz processor, with flash memory instead of a hard drive which has more delicate moving parts.

The laptop will be more rugged and flexible than ordinary ones
They will have four USB ports, and will be able to connect to the net through wi-fi - wireless net technology - and will be able to share data easily.

It will also have a dual-mode display so that it can still be used in varying light conditions outside. It will be a colour display, but users will be able to switch easily to monochrome mode so that it can be viewed in bright sunlight, at four times normal resolution.


Another victory for Capitalism! :wink:

Why would anyone want a PSP when for less than half the price you can get one of these and do so much more. :P



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30 Sep 2005, 9:50 pm

Thanks for the link.



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03 Oct 2005, 4:57 pm

Sadly people in devolped countries will not be allowed to buy them. It would be cool if they cost $200 and for everyone u bought, one was given to someone in the devolping world.



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06 Oct 2005, 4:40 pm

Those laptops sound great. Much better than the ones we are offered in PC world. and under £50!