[nzlug] SansOS Laptops Update?

[Simon Bridge]

I discovered, shopping around, that you can persuade 2nd hand dealers to
sell you OS-less at a discount, especially if you catch them when
they've just wiped a whole lot but before theyve put the OS back.
Discounts increase for bulk orders... bulk = 3.

Retailers you can forget about. For laptops which have never seen
Windows, you need the assembly places. They will often let you have one
off their production line.

Trouble is, it is usually possible to get a good laptop with the tax
which is cheaper than a lower spec OS-less machine. Economy of scale -
perhaps?

On Tue, 2008-03-18 at 16:58 +1300, Edward Williams wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good deals on SansOS or Linux laptops?
> Or if not just cheap ones with a Windows license? Yes I know there was a
> discussion on it a while back, I'm just after the current best deal I
> suppose.
> 
> One from Delphinus technology was mentioned and I'm checking with them:
> 
> Quote from previous thread:
> > Delphinus Technology - sales at delphinus.co.nz
> >
> > NX5000 I can do for $530 + gst delivered.
> > Pentium Mobile 1.6GHz
> > 512MB, 40GB HDD,
> > DVD combo, USB2, wifi,
> > 15" LCD, bag
> > XP Home
> 
> 
> TIA,
> Edward Williams
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