It’s possible to get a pretty nice desktop or laptop for $699 but there is another possibility. FlipStart, which makes an UMPC equipped with either Windows Vista Business or XP is now 50% off it’s original price.

The FlipStart PC 1.0 is a small ultra portable PC that features a 1.1GHz Pentium-M processor, 512MB of memory and a 30GB hard drive as well as the usual networking features (WiFi, LAN) and EVDO mobile broadband with Sprint subscription (one month free with purchase).

The keyboard is tiny, there is a small trackpad right below the 5.6" screen with 1024 x 600 resolution and it now ships with the standard (3 to 6 hour) battery.

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