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linuxeventually	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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linuxeventually	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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	overfloat	2009-09-28 , 21:46
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Originally Posted by JayOnThaBeat

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
http://hunterdavis.com/archives/201

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	allnameswereout	2009-09-28 , 23:22
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..but does it run Lin^W^Wsupport USB OTG?

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linuxeventually	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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	Texrat	2009-09-29 , 00:04
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That is so cool in a somewhat impractical sort of way.

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	ysss	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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	Texrat	2009-09-29 , 00:19
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a fuzzy one, based on the video.

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	zerojay	2009-09-29 , 01:54
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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.