Remember that $9 computer? For one day only, it’ll be $8, plus shipping

The underside recalls an older circuit board design. (credit: Cyrus Farivar)

OAKLAND, Calif.—Earlier this year, Next Thing Co. announced a $9 Linux computer.

But for one day only, the price will fall to just $8, starting at 7am Eastern Time on November 30.

Still, the cost of moving physical items ain’t cheap—shipping from Hong Kong, where the CHIP computer is made, starts at $6 to the United States. It will be available at Getchip.com, with the promo code: GETCHIP.

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