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Old 07-15-2014, 02:47 AM   #694
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The problem is that Windows needs more "umph" in their machines because it's a "heavier" OS than Chrome. So either Microsoft is going to have to subsidize a $99 laptop big time, or it's going to be a worthlessly slow door stop.
Notice how the article said running "versions" of Windows at that price point? What will we get - a small netbook with just enough power to handle notepad?

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Specifications for the HP Stream have not been confirmed yet, though according to Microsoft CEE Kevin Turner there'll be 7- and 8-inch versions too, priced from $99, running "versions" of Windows.
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