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Xandros PCs available at Walmart and Amazon.com

From:  "Xenia von Wedel" <xvonwedel-AT-terpin.com>
To:  <lwn-AT-lwn.net>
Subject:  $199.98 PC loaded with Xandros now at Walmart.com and Amazon.com
Date:  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 19:26:11 -0800


This Friday (Dec. 10) Microtel will introduce a full line of Xandros
Desktop PCs at Amazon.com ranging from a 1.5 GHz Sempron 2200+ with
128MB of RAM, 20GB hard drive, and CD-ROM for $199.99 to a 3.2 GHz
Pentium 4 Hyper-Threading with 512MB of RAM, 200GB hard drive, DVD-RW,
and DVD-ROM for $799.00.
Please see below
Microtel SYSAM4001 PC 1.5 GHz Sempron 2200+, 128MB, 20GB, CD-ROM,
Xandros Desktop Standard Edition v2.0, Floppy Drive & Modem are not
included
$ 199.99
Microtel SYSAM4002 PC 1.5 GHz Sempron 2200+, 256MB, 40GB, CD-ROM,
Xandros Desktop operating system v2.5 Deluxe
$ 319.00
Microtel SYSAM4003 PC 2.8 GHz Celeron, 256MB, 40GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo,
Xandros Desktop operating system v2.5 Deluxe
$ 419.00
Microtel SYSAM4004 PC 3.0 GHz Pentium 4 Hyper-Threading, 256MB, 80GB,
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, Xandros Desktop operating system v2.5 Deluxe
$ 599.00
Microtel SYSAM4005 PC 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Hyper-Threading, 256MB, 80GB,
DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, Xandros Desktop operating system v2.5 Deluxe
$ 699.00
Microtel SYSAM4006 PC 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Hyper-Threading, 512MB, 200GB,
DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, Xandros Desktop operating system v2.5 Deluxe
$ 799.00

And yet another press release…

Walmart.com Delivers Fully Loaded, Easy-to-use Xandros Linux  Desktop PC
for only $199.98

NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2004— Xandros, the leading developer of
easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced that Wal-Mart.com is
carrying a fully loaded Linux desktop computer with the pre-installed
Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS) for only $199.98. Built by
Microtel and available at Wal-Mart’s online store, the new desktop PC
offers a complete suite of pre-installed software for home, school, and
small office desktop use. The PC provides an affordable alternative to
all other PCs on the market today. The $199.98 price tag includes a free
subscription to the Xandros Networks news and update facility which
features a huge inventory of open source and commercial software that
can be downloaded and installed with a single click.

“Xandros is known for its friendly graphical environment in which even
computer newbies feel right at home, and you can work without the
constant dread of viruses, spyware, and system crashes. We are delighted
to offer Wal-Mart customers this value-packed PC with the secure Xandros
operating system for the ‘Everyday Low Price’ of $199.98,” said Rich
Hindman, Vice President of Microtel Computer Systems. “With Xandros you
can browse the web, send your e-mail, create papers and presentations,
and burn CDs with a couple of mouse clicks. The Xandros PC also works
beautifully on your home computer network.”

“Wal-Mart shoppers expect to get a bang for their buck,” said Andreas
Typaldos, Xandros CEO. “This $199.98 PC is the best deal around – it
even provides a free subscription to Xandros Networks with its
single-click updates, plus free access to the Xandros Support Forum.
This value-packed Microtel PC running Xandros is perfectly compatible
with your Windows network and files, but remains immune to Windows
viruses and carries a much smaller price tag." 

All Xandros offerings at Walmart.com provide well-structured menus and a
careful selection of user-friendly programs for browsing the web,
sending e-mail, downloading photos, and many other computing tasks. The
bundled office suite is compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and
Excel. The exclusive Xandros File Manager provides seamless access to
Windows network resources and the ultimate in drag-and-drop burning of
music and data CDs.

Other outstanding features of the $199.98 Xandros Desktop PC include
multiple virtual desktops so users can separate their Internet, office,
graphics, and other tasks, simultaneous tabbed browsing of multiple webs
sites, pop-up ad blocking, automatic spam filtering, and a built-in
Ethernet connection. All hardware and software is fully tested and
certified by Xandros Labs.

For details on the complete line of Xandros Wal-Mart offerings, please
visit www.xandros.com/walmart/

Xenia von Wedel
TERPIN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP for Xandros
xenia@terpin.com
(650) 563 - 9130

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