Ever notice how threads like this on this list start out with a generic
question with limited information about ultimate requirements and then
devolves into a random hodge podge of recommendations until someone on the
list issues a course correction.
Here's the course correction.

To the OP:
What's the application for the device?  Is $200 really realistic given the
actual requirements you have (screen size).  What are your actual [full]
requirements?
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:16 AM, John Aldrich
<[email protected]>wrote:

>  Well, the Dell Mini is about $250 running Ubuntu Linux. Theoretically,
> you might be able to find one used somewhere for less. Here’s one on eBay
> that is only going for a bit over $150: http://snipr.com/umshm
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> ‘Course it doesn’t have an optical disk drive or a charger, but it’s
> running Windows XP Pro and you can surely buy a universal charger for under
> $50. J Here’s another running Ubuntu Linux that’s completely refurbished:
> http://snipr.com/umsj5 for $189
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> [image: John-Aldrich][image: Tile-Tools]
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> *From:* Weber, Mark A [mailto:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:08 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* RE: OT: Touchscreen Netbook/Device
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> How large a screen?
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> You could try one of these:
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> http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/halerons-7-inch-ilet-mini-hal-costs-199-ships-march-1/
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> runs android 1.6
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> *From:* Wilhelm, Scott [mailto:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:39 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* RE: OT: Touchscreen Netbook/Device
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> I was hoping for something larger.  Something similar to a netbook.
> (sorry, should have specified)
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> Thanks,
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> Scott
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> *From:* Andrew Laya [mailto:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:46 AM
> *To:* NT System Admin Issues
> *Subject:* Re: OT: Touchscreen Netbook/Device
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> iPod touch??
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> On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Wilhelm, Scott <[email protected]>
> wrote:
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> I’m looking for a touchscreen device in the sub-$200 range.  All it needs
> to do is have a touchscreen, wifi & have a browser.
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> Does such a device exist?  If so, can anyone supply a link?
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> Thanks!
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> Scott
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