Who'll Buy Those Cheap Laptops? (PC World)

Who'll Buy Those Cheap Laptops? (PC World)
PC World - Providing low-cost laptops for children in developing countries is a great idea. But while US$200 for a laptop sounds like a bargain in the U.S. or Western Europe, that's not the case in countries where these computers are intended for use. And this raises important questions: who will actually pay for these laptops, and how?

Toshiba Satellite 15.4″ Dual-Core Laptop - $550
Office Depot has the Toshiba Satellite A215-S7422 15.4″ Dual-Core Notebook Computer for only $549.99 with free shipping after a $150 rebate

Types of Random Access Memory RAM
Just like there are smaller versions of DIMMs, there are also SO-RIMMs, designed for notebook computers.

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