PCs – Cheap is the new Expensive
Maybe it is too early to tell, but it sure seems like the low end PC market is taking over, and maybe that is a good thing.
I´m typing this on my new and impressive eee PC, which for $399 offers me everything I need except a robust keyboard, but I am even getting used to this one. At 2 pounds this is the ticket for a good traveling device.
Here is another cheap miniPC, though this is more computer but no screen or keyboard:
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9895699-7.html
Mashup Contest for students – from Microsoft:
Microsoft Press Release:
To raise awareness for Microsoft’s Live@edu, Microsoft is holding a contest among student software developers to see who can design the best application for Windows Live!
● One Grand Prize Winner – $10,000 cash
● Two Runners Up – $2,500 cash each
● Two Third Place Prizes – XBox 360 Halo 3 Prize Pack ($500 value)
Contest Link:
http://www.campusmashups.com
Sample Mashups and how to get started:
http://dev.live.com/mashups/
- JUDGING -
● 25% Public Opinion (GET YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE!)
● 25% Usage of Windows Live Tools
● 50% Creativity and Utility of Application
Participants must submit their application by March 31st, 2008!
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