somewhere near the temporal coordinates of 11/11/01 9:00 AM, the entity known as Greg transmitted the following from [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
>> >> Yeah, gladware rocks. I wonder if they'll ever make disposable laptops... >> you use it until the battery dies or you damage it, you connect a cable from >> the new one to the old one, press a button, and the new one has all your >> previous files on it. Voila! You've just eliminated all the problems from >> old HDs dying, batteries losing their charge-holding abilities, trying to >> scrounge up old parts for broken cases, screens, and keyboards... hmm, maybe >> I'm on to something :) > > I think that "disposable computers" is just around the corner. Maybe not > in the context of the machine that you have on your desk (or lap) but > something useable and "internetable". Mind you, this is just an > un-educated guess based on observations of the incredible evolution of > electronics technologies. > > I was at Wal-Mart the other day and bought 2 calculators for $1.00 each. > They are battery AND solar powered, battery included. I could not buy a > pad of paper and a pencil for much less than a dollar! > I just heard that there are now disposable cell phones. They only make outgoing calls and I forget how many minutes they last. If anyone else heard the details, go ahead and fill us in. So, anyway, I'd bet that disposable computers aren't as far fetched as one might think. Personally, I regard any computer with Windows on it as disposable... :-) - Eric. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
