Alpha 400 Linux Ultralite: super cheap low-end netbook - the cheapest?

 

Have you ever thought you could buy a new notebook for only USD $169.99? Now you can with the Alpha 400, from Belco. Well, sort of. Before you get too excited, let me tell you that we are talking about a really low-end device, with specs that are inferior to the original eeePC, launched in 2007.This machine might enable you to do basic stuff, but not much.

It comes with a 7-inches screen, a 400 MHz processor, 128Mb of RAM and 1Gb of storage. You can use SD cards for expanding your space up to 32Gb.

According to the description at Amazon:

Work and play anytime, anywhere with this Ultralite and ultra portable Alpha 400 7-inch notebook! The Alpha 400 provides multimedia entertainment, Broadband Internet Access and Work on the Go! The Alpha 400 features the reliable Linux Operating System, Broad MIPS XBurst 400 MHz 32-bit CPU, 128 MB RAM, 1 GB NAND Flash storage and a 10/100 MB Ethernet interface.The Alpha 400 is equipped with various functions, such as Electronic-Book, MP3 Player, Game Player, enlarged PDA, and common business software such as Web browsing, word processing, spreadsheets and more. This unique design FULL-FLASH desktop, is perfect for the light business traveler, student, and every kid wanting to enjoy the experience of exploring the world of broadband multi-media! 802.11b WI-FI included.

If you need a device with a decent keyboard and don't care much about the specs, USD 169.99 is a real bargain. You can buy it here from Amazon.

If you want to learn more about this interesting device, watch the video review below.