$99 laptop, the Cherrypal Africa. It is not fast, not

[alfredo]

loaded with features, but it is a basic computer than might be suitable for third those who need connection, but don't have the cash to shell out the dollars for a more expensive machines.
It runs Linux.

http://www.cherrypal.com/index.php

[chill_wind]

1. K & R Thanks for posting this! n/t

[Shagbark Hickory]

2. I like their logo. Looks like a... er... em... uh...

My mom might have said, "Quit playing with your cherrypal and do your homework!"

[alfredo]

3. Coming or going?

[Shagbark Hickory]

4. just hanging out.

[alfredo]

7. Ha!

[Shagbark Hickory]

12. Tweety, is that you?

Chris matthews is the only one I know who literally laughs HA! and not Ha Ha Ha or hee hee hee.

[alfredo]

13. I'm retired. I only do what is necessary.

[rug]

5. How long will it last?

[alfredo]

9. The computer or the company?

[notesdev]

6. Looks interesting

Might be just the device for someone I know - he doesn't have a computer but is always asking me to do Google searches for him. A simple device optimized for that purpose might be just the thing.

[alfredo]

8. It's all you need for coffee shop surfing.

[Electric Monk]

10. Good to see that OLPC has some competition. That's healthy.

Does it come with a hand crank or pull cord for recharging?

http://laptop.org/en/laptop/index.shtml

[alfredo]

11. Rub it on wool pants.