$200 computer and video

[Bob Hemus]

Leon A. Goldstein wrote:

> Joel Hammer wrote:

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> BTW the latest Consumer Reports has a review of the Walmart Lindows 
> boxes.  It is not favorable.
> However, Consumer Reports takes an "average user" perspective.  Your 
> previous posts on the the subject make a convincing argument that a 
> knowledgeable Linuxist can wring acceptable performance out of one of 
> the Walmart Lindows boxes.
>
About 25 years ago I was in the market for a good camera.  CR blasted 
The Nikon F and the Canon F1??  I kinda thought they were the top of the 
line 35mm cameras.  By the way I do subscribe to CR, and there is no 
comparison to a $200 computer today to a $400 camera 25 years ago.
Bob