The V-Book a $299 laptop
Available this June, VisionQuest’s V-Book is an 8-inch laptop that might be ideal for those who need basic functionality — email, web surfing or word processing — or to give a child their very first computer. But as you’ll see in this Sync video, this $299 PC is missing a few key features.
Available this June, VisionQuest’s V-Book is an 8-inch laptop that might be ideal for those who need basic functionality — email, web surfing or word processing — or to give a child their very first computer. But as you’ll see in this Sync video, this $299 PC is missing a few key features.
Hey,this looks a lot like the Asus EEE PC that came out recently. It seems to lack however quite a few features of the EEE PC. For someone that wants something better but for relatively the same price, I suggest the Asus 2GB PC or you might try something else. Just go to http://eeepc.asus.com/global/ to find out more
Cheers :)
what are the system specs?
Ha ha ha!! He couldn't help but say "google" because he knows this msn search sucks :P I wonder what MSN thinks of that….
I am wondering if you could listen to music that you downloaded onto the V-Book?
Also How recyclabel is it… keeping the future in mind?
Does anyone know what is the best way to recycle electronic devices? Everything from TV's, VCR's to Computers and toasters etc?
I'm on an asus eee pc right now. It is totally awesome and they have been out for a long while, with multiple models and prices to choose from. Why is the v-book even news?
omg what a huge rip off!!!! When I heard the price I assumed it was an American ad because they seem to get soo much at a better price then us. When I found out it was a Canadian add and what they were offering with the computer for such a huge price my jaw dropped! You have lost the majority of the things you do on a lap top for a hundred bucks off!!!! Oh thats bad very bad. I should not be surprised though it is Zellers after all bringing out crap again.
I'd have to shell out for extra gear to do anything that I want to do. And i doubt I could fit that into my pocket as he says. If I bought that for a child today they would throw it at the wall and scream I wanted an iphone!
Low cost portable PC's are the future. Long lasting versions of the same that last longer than microsoft and the industry wants is a future environmentalist dream. It's more efficient than the present recycling schemes of the moment.
v-book looks like a simplified (crippled?) version of the Asus EEE. The OLPC XO is more robust and energy efficient, and should soon be available once again in the Get One Give One mode for just $100 more. As Matt G put it, why is this news?
As far as not coming with Windows XP, I'm not afraid of the Linux OS; I've used it for four years now, and can do anything that I can on an XP (except get viruses… Linux's programmers need to work on that "feature"!). I'd be more afraid of installing XP on the wee beastie – would it have the ability to run any applications, or would XP soak up all the system resources?
(p.s. – no I'm not a programmer or sysadmin. I'm an accountant.)
He Mandana, not sure about your location but where I am the sarcan, which is where we recycle our plastic bottles and cans now takes in electronics like old computers, printers, tvs, vcrs, etc. They even take in half empty paint cans. No refund though but still good for mother earth.
DF, what spoiled kids are you around?! :)
I was all excited to see a link to an article about a 299$ Notebook. I am quite disapointed, I've had my Acer for 4 years and I am in need to buy a brand new laptop, but seriously, as a university student, what am I going to do with a laptop that has no "basic" features we have come to expect with a laptop, such as CD reader/burner? (Quite useful for Power Point presentations and the like). I do not understand the purpose of this laptop at all, why pay 299$ for something that has as much power as a computer from the 1980's?
They didn't mention – does it come with audio built in?
Hi Scrumpty, yes audio is built in.
Marie, the trade-off makes sense as a decent entry laptop with DVD burner and Windows is about double the price of this V-Book. It's just an option for those who don't need anything more (email, word processing, web surfing, etc.).
And Deb McLean — $299 for a laptop isn't a huge price at all. Do you know of one cheaper? Please share!
Cheers,
Marc
Can Skype be downloaded and used from it . (ie,) does it have the audio capabilities to do so?
Ugh, so it is the same price as a EEE, is thicker and has about the same features, only adding a pcmcia slot…
Thanks but no thanks Zellers, I'll keep my EEE, or upgrade to the EEE 900.
I paid $349.00 CDN for my gateway AMD dual core laptop with 15.4" WXGA, DVD burner, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD (the only drawback is the small HDD), 5 in 1 memory card reader, Windows Vista Home Premium, etc. etc. from tigerdirect.ca, check that place out lots of great deals for way less then everyone else. For an extra 50 bucks get something good.
For that price, you're better off to use a cell phone.
My cell phone has way more features than that thing will ever have, and it cost less, hahaha.
That so-called notebook is highly impractical for the majority of the population. Most people who are unable/unwilling to spend more than $1000 on a laptop are usually people who are not as advanced as others. (no offence) So, how are they supposed to learn how to use linux, or actually understand the concept of making windows on a flash drive, and being able to make it bootable? It'll be bought for children most likely, because it's cheap, and parents will complain because their kids won't know what's going on and what they're doing with it. I'm glad I don't know anyone or work in Zeller's customer service, hahahaha.
I think this is great!
Especially for struggling university students that cant afford much more.
Whether it be a V-book or an EE PC it really doesnt matter.
I applaud companies that are bringing out low-cost items ie. Tata who is bringing out low cost cars.
Finally we can start bridging the divide between rich and poor.
I think people are missing the point of this. No, the V-book isn't suitable for 95% of the population who wants their laptop to do everything (myself included). But for someone like my mom (email, word processing, spreadsheets) or even my grandmother (email from the grand/great grandkids and solitaire) this is a great way to go. The V-book is a product geared towards the few people who don't demand their pc/notebook/mac/phone do EVERYTHING and are looking for a simple way to get things done with the cost or the frills the rest of the industry is offering. A $299 computer is just that, a $299 computer. If you want more than what it offers, then you go buy what you want/need.
By the same token, how many people actually bought a MacBook Air after they found out is doesn't contain in internal CD/DVDRW drive? Anyone?