[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [LUG] [Fwd: Computer for the elderly launched]

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Alan Bell wrote:
> Looks like they have thought about things better and spent more time
> preparing than certain Linux powered netbook projects did.
> It would appear that they control their own sales process and the full
> company is on board with the project, they shouldn't have their own
> sales reps selling against it. If they can set expectations right (which
> they appear to be doing) then it has a good chance of success. I would
> rather they priced too high and spent more time making happy customers
> than priced too low and gave poor service to a bigger volume. I don't
> think the hardware is junk or will overheat.
>
> Alan.
>   
That sounds good then :)  I haven't seen the hardware, I just looked at 
the web site, noticed that they didn't provide much information about 
the specs (and noticed that one of the computers they're offering uses a 
small form factor case), and assumed the worst.  I'm probably too cynical.

I have to admit they've done a good job of making it clear that it's 
designed to be an easy web surfing / email system on the site and in the 
press release.  If they do the same in their TV coverage / any adverts 
they run, then great!