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2009-09-28 , 21:17
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http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/3...omes/#comments

$38 isn't bad. Can anyone say Mer ultra-extra-lite?

I'm definitely looking more into this myself.

EDIT: I can't find it for the $38 figure, what about anyone else? I see it for $45 on amazon (which granted isn't much more. But as far as "disposable" linux devices go, every buck counts. So just wondering if someone knows where to look >_>
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2009-09-28 , 21:44
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Not if you buy off ebay/amazon/etc and flash it with Linux. Using the stock OS requires the service charge.
 
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2009-09-28 , 21:46
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Requires a service plan tho.... 1-year contract, $10/mo for instant messaging
As far as I can understand - you can buy it, sans the service plan for <$50, install some hacked firmware and you are good to go
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2009-09-28 , 23:22
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..but does it run Lin^W^Wsupport USB OTG?
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2009-09-28 , 23:39
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No, unfortunately. No USB port at all. Can solder a serial port though. What's wrong with your keyboard? Linux isn't spelled like nano commands.
 

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That is so cool in a somewhat impractical sort of way.
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2009-09-29 , 00:11
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What kind of screen does it come with?
I can't see the YouTube video cause I'm in China for the week and you know how it is here... ;(
 
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a fuzzy one, based on the video.
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I had the original zipit in black and white though I lost the charger so long ago so it's been under a cloud of dust for so long. There were Linux hacks made for it but I don't remember it being useful for anything other than a remote SSH client.
 

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2009-11-17 , 21:22
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I had one for that fee. Pretty good but bad battery life!
Adding an OS required very geeky things via a SD card or serial port.
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