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Title: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: chris on January 04, 2006, 08:14:49 AM

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Speculation is mounting that Page will use a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Friday to unveil details of a low-cost computer or internet-enabled device that will run on a new operating system developed by Google.

Because the device - similar in concept to the Mac Mini unveiled last year by Apple's Steve Jobs - doesn't use Microsoft's Windows, it could cost as little as $200.

Despite its low price it would enable users to collect and store internet-delivered content such as films, music and photos then show it on TV.

According to the LA Times, Google will announce details of the new device at CES, where it could also unveil its partnership with Wal Mart to sell the machines.

The report follows comments made by US analysts just before Christmas, suggesting Google would expand into hardware.

In a briefing note, Bear Stearns analyst Robert Peck said the US online giant would launch Google Cubes - simple network-based boxes that could link and control home entertainment, computer and automation systems.

Source (http://media.guardian.co.uk/newmedia/story/0,7496,1677195,00.html)

More here (http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6016810.html)

Probably lots of other stories too.

Title: Re: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: orange on January 04, 2006, 11:53:40 AM

$200 low cost?? for that amount of money you can easily buy second hand nice PIII and watch divx/dvd, and if you don't wanna pay for licensed windoze get a free linux.

Title: Re: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: justthatgood on January 04, 2006, 01:24:07 PM

@orange

Yes I'm sure you can (and that will get you a lot of other things too.  But does that second hand unit come with a warranty and tech support?  Not everyone that wants to get on the net is a tech savvy hacker or tinker. Just think about all the people that bought MSNTV (formally WebTv).  Sometimes to many people, the pricetage of buying something new comes with the assurance of help with the product if they need it.

(BTW would that PIII be a p100 or a p133)

Title: Re: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: giZmo350 on January 04, 2006, 02:26:29 PM

Poking around the web, I can't determine what processor the unit will use. Also, one caveat, the unit will literally be sealed in resin. Anyone heard what processor it will utilize?

Title: Re: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: Orjan on January 04, 2006, 03:07:39 PM

Google hasn´t announced the unit yet, so any specifications would be total guesses.. So far everything is rumors..

Title: Re: Google expected to unveil $200 computer
Post by: bilko9070 on January 04, 2006, 04:58:23 PM

So, this is googles next step at taking over our lives!! :roll:

Will this be before or after they merge with AOL & MSN!  :evil: