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Old June 7th 08, 06:35 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,rec.radio.shortwave
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Default D'Oh ! - The Future of Windows XP -according-to- Microsoft Corp.

Billy Smith wrote:


I actually got my Everex from New Egg, but it is famous for being the
$199 WalMart special.


EVEREX VA1500V NoteBook VIA C7-M 1.50GHz 15.4" Wide XGA+ 512MB Memory
DDR2 667 60GB HDD 5400rpm DVD/CD-RW Combo VIA Chrome 9 HC IGP -
Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834280009

Not so glowing reports on Linux and its video drivers. No customer
support, poor RAM capacity, poor hard drive capacity akin to a 5 year
old machine. Not impressive at all


Wrong one, Billy. It's this one (now only $189!):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883118005