Posted on 25 June 2009, at 7:55 am, by Carly Z
For those who don’t mind a heaping side of bankruptcy with their discontinued device, you can get an OQO Model 02 for $152.02 from Micro Center. Seriously. That’s like a month’s worth of gas (or one fill-up if you drive an SUV). Compare this price against the original price of over $2000 ! So who’s going for it?
To refresh your memory, here are the specs:
Product Specifications
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| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (Service Pack 2) |
| Processor | Ultra Low Voltage VIA C7-M Processor 775 |
| Processor Speed | 1.50GHz |
| Data Bus Speed | 400MHz Frontside Bus |
| RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported | 1GB DDR2-533 RAM (Not Expandable) |
| Hard Drive | 60GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive |
| Display Type | 5″ Wide VGA Indoor/Outdoor Display with Active Digitalizer Pen Support |
| Internal Max Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Video Card | VIA VX700 Graphics Chipset |
| Video Card Memory | Up to 64MB of Shared Memory |
| Sound Card | Sound Blaster Pro Compatible Audio Chipset |
| Network Features | 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network |
| Wireless Network Features | Atheros Tri-Mode 802.11ABG Wireless Connection; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR |
| Input Device | Thumb Keyboard, Track Stick, Digital Pen |
| Included Power Supply | AC Adapter |
| Included Battery | Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery |
| Average Run Time | Up to 3 Hours |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.6″ x 3.3″ x 1.0″ |
| Weight | < 1.0 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Remember, this is an in store deal only and the OQO model is discontinued and the manufacturer is not providing any warranty support. This is a good deal for someone who wants to own an OQO without the original $2,000 price tag and who is ok with not having any warranty protection.
Micro Center – OQO Model 02 – $152.02
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June 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I have always coveted these things during their long incubation … but they were just too pricey to justify. At this price, though … I wish I was near a MicroCenter!
June 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Oh, that’s so tempting. And I’m only 10 minutes from a MicroCenter…
June 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Edit: Appears to be out of stock at most stores I checked online. Rats!! Bet they’re getting resold on ebay…
June 25th, 2009 at 11:25 am
That is what I would do … I looked at eBay after OQO went belly-up and found they were still quite pricey … even if they sell relatively cheap that is still a massive ‘flip’ profit … I’m jealous