[Yaaarc] FS: OLPC XO-1

[Neal Probert]

You have to buy 2.  The second one is the donation of an OLPC to a third 
world child.

Keith Mc. (Route-To YAR) wrote
> Rick Green <rtg at aapsc.com> wrote:
>   
>> I jumped at the chance, and ordered an XO-1 on Nov 12th when they 
>> became available.  Then on the 15th of November, I had [to ask for
>> the cancelation clause, which they ignored, and delivered a unit]. [...]
>>
>> So, even though I originally agreed that this was not purchased for 
>> resale, I feel that I'm forced to attempt to liquidate it locally.  
>> I'll give the unopened cardboard box and the receipt which is good for 
>> a $200 tax deduction to the first person who reaches me with $423.95 in cash.
>>     
>
> Huh?  What gives with their price? It sounds like you're getting 
> hosed on two fronts (price, and terms).  According to this link:
>   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OLPC_XO-1
> the project's original release price is SUPPOSED to be set at 
> US$188 per unit!  
>
> Are -you- buying it from a reseller?  It sounds like someone is trying
> to take you for an inflated price, and taking off.
>
> - Keith Mc.
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