Move over Dell here is Fedora

[Commander_Keen]

a fedora laptop for $150

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=5746&tag=nl.e539

[Duane]

Originally Posted by Commander_Keen

a fedora laptop for $150

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=5746&tag=nl.e539

I think this is hoax or scam. The economics simply don't make any sense, and nobody can seem to actually contact this company.

[chakkaradeep]

Originally Posted by Commander_Keen

a fedora laptop for $150

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=5746&tag=nl.e539

A cheaper laptop is cheap...remember that before buying it..

14 inch LCD, an Intel Celeron 1.5 GHz chip, a 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of memory

The above spec isnt worth getting it

[elinux]

Yeah its a good price but specs don't amount to much.

[frazelle09]

Darn, even so, it sounds like they're getting down to the price of the other computer that's supposed to be for the "developing" world...

And it's got Linux!

Have a great evening!

[native]

s-s-shiver, that gave me flashbacks of a Timex-Sinclair I baught in the early 80's for $99 !!

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by chakkaradeep

A cheaper laptop is cheap...remember that before buying it..

14 inch LCD, an Intel Celeron 1.5 GHz chip, a 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of memory

The above spec isnt worth getting it

I disagree. It would depend on the user. The only problem I have is the 256 MB ram. Buy a 1GB strip, and you are good to go with a serviceable notebook for $225. It's not a game machine, and it's not meant for high end graphics, but for web access, writing and spreadsheets, it will do the job. 90% of users don't need more than 40GB disk space.

Those $900 laptops you see from the big guys are sourced from Asian shops for less than $100 in large quantities.

Waldo

[thorpe]

Originally Posted by Waldo

I disagree. It would depend on the user. The only problem I have is the 256 MB ram. Buy a 1GB strip, and you are good to go with a serviceable notebook for $225. It's not a game machine, and it's not meant for high end graphics, but for web access, writing and spreadsheets, it will do the job. 90% of users don't need more than 40GB disk space.

Those $900 laptops you see from the big guys are sourced from Asian shops for less than $100 in large quantities.

Waldo

You would have to get the specs on that machine, cause if the memory is soldered on the board to cut cost, you won't be able to expand the memory. There can be a lot of limitations. Remember at 150.00 they might make a lot of custom changes to save money.

Ray..

[georgetoon]

There's moe info here.

And the article makes this point:

Powering the Medison Celebrity is a 1.5GHz Intel Celeron M 370 processor and 256MB of memory. You may scoff at such a meager memory allotment considering all the reviews out there that complain whenever a PC serves up less than 1GB these days, but the Medison Celebrity doesn't have to power Vista or any other flavor of Windows. Instead, it uses Fedora Linux, which requires less muscle to run than a Windows OS and no Microsoft licensing fee.

I'm very intrigued. I'm looking forward to reviews.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by thorpe

You would have to get the specs on that machine, cause if the memory is soldered on the board to cut cost, you won't be able to expand the memory. There can be a lot of limitations. Remember at 150.00 they might make a lot of custom changes to save money.

Ray..

Go here http://www.medisoncelebrity.com/product.html and you will see the full specs, including the expandable memory slot up to 1GB

Waldo

[chakkaradeep]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Go here http://www.medisoncelebrity.com/product.html and you will see the full specs, including the expandable memory slot up to 1GB

Waldo

You have to understand that RAM alone doesnt count to the system's performance !

Have you checked the price of DDR RAM than DDR2 RAM now ? I wouldnt risk getting a DDR RAM..

After getting the laptop there is no point complaining beryl is slow, google earth not running, cant run any 3d effects without sluggishness...so be ready...Intel Celeron Mobile is previous generation by now and if anyone want to downgrade when technology is improving..well...its your choice

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by chakkaradeep

You have to understand that RAM alone doesnt count to the system's performance !

Have you checked the price of DDR RAM than DDR2 RAM now ? I wouldnt risk getting a DDR RAM..

After getting the laptop there is no point complaining beryl is slow, google earth not running, cant run any 3d effects without sluggishness...so be ready...Intel Celeron Mobile is previous generation by now and if anyone want to downgrade when technology is improving..well...its your choice

Everything you say is true. Obviously you (and I) are not the intended market. All I'm saying is that it is a perfectly satisfactory computer (provided it has reasonalble build quality) for users that do not care about Google Earth, Beryl, or other stuff like that. In case you hadn't noticed, that would be most people.

Waldo

[chakkaradeep]

Originally Posted by Waldo

In case you hadn't noticed, that would be most people.

Yes, but they get moved when they see so many things about 3D Desktops

[andy.w]

Originally Posted by Waldo

for users that do not care about Google Earth, Beryl, or other stuff like that. In case you hadn't noticed, that would be most people.

Waldo

Having kids, I consider Google Earth a must have option.

[jethro10]

Originally Posted by thorpe

You would have to get the specs on that machine, cause if the memory is soldered on the board to cut cost, you won't be able to expand the memory. There can be a lot of limitations. Remember at 150.00 they might make a lot of custom changes to save money.

Ray..

The website states it's upgradable to 1Gb
J

[thorpe]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Go here http://www.medisoncelebrity.com/product.html and you will see the full specs, including the expandable memory slot up to 1GB

Waldo

Well in that case after viewing the specs, you cant go wrong for one of those laptops at 150.00. Heck you buy one and wipe out fedora and install Linspire 6 heheheh

Ray..

[Beardie Man]

Originally Posted by thorpe

Well in that case after viewing the specs, you cant go wrong for one of those laptops at 150.00. Heck you buy one and wipe out fedora and install Linspire 6 heheheh

Ray..

Sounds like a great plan to me.

[georgetoon]

Originally Posted by thorpe

Well in that case after viewing the specs, you cant go wrong for one of those laptops at 150.00. Heck you buy one and wipe out fedora and install Linspire 6 heheheh

Ray..

How? I don't see a spec stating is has a CD-ROM drive. It appears it lacks a CD-ROM drive.

Update - I just phoned the company. They verified that the laptop does not have a CD-ROM drive. Despite this, they told me they're selling a lot of 'em.

[Beardie Man]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

How? I don't see a spec stating is has a CD-ROM drive. It appears it lacks a CD-ROM drive.

Update - I just phoned the company. They verified that the laptop does not have a CD-ROM drive. Despite this, they told me they're selling a lot of 'em.

does it have a slot to install one?

[georgetoon]

Originally Posted by mike102282

does it have a slot to install one?

Forgot to ask. Apologies.

[Call_Me_Al]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

How? I don't see a spec stating is has a CD-ROM drive. It appears it lacks a CD-ROM drive.

Update - I just phoned the company. They verified that the laptop does not have a CD-ROM drive. Despite this, they told me they're selling a lot of 'em.

That is odd since their spec page http://www.medisoncelebrity.com/product.html says this: "STORAGE - One changeable 2.5" 9.5mm(H) HDD, Supporting Master mode IDE ATA-33/66/100/133 (Ultra DMA), One changeable 12.7mm(H) CD/DVD Combo"
I believe it is the same unit since clicking "Buy Now!" takes you to the $150 checkout page.

[georgetoon]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Al

That is odd since their spec page http://www.medisoncelebrity.com/product.html says this: "STORAGE - One changeable 2.5" 9.5mm(H) HDD, Supporting Master mode IDE ATA-33/66/100/133 (Ultra DMA), One changeable 12.7mm(H) CD/DVD Combo"
I believe it is the same unit since clicking "Buy Now!" takes you to the $150 checkout page.

Saaaaaaaayy!! Your'e right! I stand corrected! wow! This may be worth ordering just to see.

[Beardie Man]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

Saaaaaaaayy!! Your'e right! I stand corrected! wow! This may be worth ordering just to see.

I might just order one myself

[georgetoon]

Not so fast...Something here does not quite add up. Too good to be true?

[Dr.C]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

Not so fast...Something here does not quite add up. Too good to be true?

I'm a little confused. Does it or does it not have a CD-ROM drive or at least a slot. ?

[elinux]

We haven't confirmed spot for it yet but it dose not come with one originally.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

Not so fast...Something here does not quite add up. Too good to be true?

No it does not add up. Avoid this offer. The history of the owner is nothing but a string of financial problems and bankruptcies. Send him back to flipping meat balls.

Waldo

[Linuxratty]

I was really getting interested, but thinngs are just not what they seem here in my way of thinking.
Your oh so right,something is not kosher here.
Oh well.C'est la vie...

[Call_Me_Al]

Originally Posted by georgetoon

Not so fast...Something here does not quite add up. Too good to be true?

The article cites the company's disclaimer so I checked (almost literally) it out. I got as far as the cc/info page (3rd click) so it would seem that they are still making sales.

[thorpe]

Well we could get 150 people in the forum to chip in 1.00 each, then order one, and if its not a scam great, if it is a scam we only loose 1.00 our of our pockets .

Now if its not a scam we could do a forum lottery . Winner gets the laptop.

Ray..