InFocus just released the Kangaroo, a laptop with Windows 10 which costs $99. The Kangaroo device is already available from Newegg, and will start selling from Microsoft Stores by mid-November.
But let's see what he can do:
The Kangaroos microcomputer offers the power of a cheap full size computer with the ease and portability of a mobile phone.
The black matte aluminum box is powered by an Intel Cherrytrail (Z8500) SOC, has 2GB RAM, and a 32GB drive (only 18GB is available, but storage is expandable via a microSD card).
It features on-board batteries (up to four hours in 'occasional use').
The autonomous Kangaroo Dock, which you'll be able to swap with other upcoming ones, includes an HDMI port and two USB ports.
This allows you to connect the HDMI cable to your TV. Kangaroos need less than 30 seconds to get started, although this time is likely to slow down over time.
You can plug in your mouse and a keyboard and you're ready to get started. InFocus refers to the device as "a no-compromise PC at a price that will make Windows 10 accessible to everyone."
The device actually runs on Windows 10 Home and has Windows Hello turned on.
This means that it has a fingerprint reader that will allow you to connect without a password or PIN (touch screen needed).
Because the primary connection is via HDMI, the sound works immediately, if useste a screen like your TV.
The built-in Wi-Fi works great, although VB's reviewer found it a bit slow. Quick tests showed that the chip of Wi-Fi on the Kangaroo isn't as strong as those found on laptops, but that's no surprise.
