July 18, 2007 - 05:00PM CT. Wal-Mart has begun selling desktop Everex IMPACT GC3502 for only $299. It comes with Windows Vista Home Basic and OpenOffice.org 2.2 installed on a system that includes a 1.5GHz VIA C7 CPU, 1GB of DDR-2 SDRAM, an 80GB hard drive, a DVD burner, and integrated graphics, as well as a keyboard, mouse, and speakers.
Cost aside, the two centerpieces of the Everex are the inclusion of OpenOffice.org 2.2 and the absence of bloatware typically bundled with low-cost PCs.
While the price may be right for budget-conscious shoppers, the replacement of familiar brands like Intel, AMD, and Microsoft with VIA and OpenOffice.org may give some would-be buyers pause. And as the price and specs indicate, the machine is going to find itself on the very low end of the performance spectrum. That said, for basic word processing, e-mailing, listening to music, watching video, and web surfing, the machine should be adequate, and Windows Vista Home Basic doesn't have the graphical overhead of the other versions.
Full details at ars technica.
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