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  1. 08-07-2007 #1
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    Please help me build a computer!

    I want to build the ABSOLUTE cheapest box I can...I've been looking through Newegg and trying to match the parts with each other, but I'm not sure how it goes. The hardware also has to be supported by Linux of course, but I think Linux has most of it covered. Can anyone help me try to build the cheapest system possible? My only wish are these minimums: >1.5 gHz CPU and >512MB RAM. Thank you.
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    What about this:

    For those readers who are interested in low-cost laptops, here is an exciting piece of news from Sweden: a US$150 Medison Celebrity laptop running Fedora. Dubbed as the cheapest laptop in the world, this machine has fairly decent specifications for its price: a 1.5 GHz Celeron processor, 256 MB of RAM, a 40 GB hard disk, a 14-inch display, and an Ethernet, as well as a wireless network card. Shipping is reportedly free and the laptop is available for online credit card orders through its US-based partner. Some customisation, e.g. addition of extra memory, can be arranged during check-out.
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    Building any box is a challenge. I think you'll learn a lot from building yours! You might consider visiting a computer fair (if you have such a thing) as you can bargain for parts at those. Get to know where you can source parts from reliably ... Read reviews if you can find them. You might even be able to pick up a refurbished base unit from somewhere. Good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tommytabib View Post
    What about this:
    do you know anyone who has actually bought one of these and was happy with the purchase? i'm not being sarcastic i want to know because i wouldn't mind buying one but 150 seems to good to be true.
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  5. 08-08-2007 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlosponti View Post
    do you know anyone who has actually bought one of these and was happy with the purchase? i'm not being sarcastic i want to know because i wouldn't mind buying one but 150 seems to good to be true.
    Yeah, people are suspicious. Even distrowatch.com said to purchase at your own risk. This is because the website doesn't offer any contact details, and im not sure if theres a warranty with each purchase.

    Personally i have no idea, i'd wait until i see a few good reviews on them if i was going to buy one.
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