Do the (RED) thing

There's been some speculation online that Windows, Dell and (RED) are going to make an announcement later this week at Davos.  Wouldn't it be incredible if, through the simple act of choosing a PC, and at no extra cost to you, you could put someone living with AIDS in Africa on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for more than six months?  Windows, Dell and (RED) are proud to introduce our (PRODUCT) RED products later this week.  Look for details in the coming days...

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  1. Parm
    Posted on: January 25, 2008 at 4:38AM  

    Is there any particular reason why a (RED) XPS One costs some $300 more than a non-RED equivalent?

    I thought the "no extra cost to you" description would mean that we wouldn't be funding the donations ourselves?

  2. polarbear69
    Posted on: January 25, 2008 at 11:47AM  

    engadget.com had the same comment, Parm.  The side-by-side comparison only shows about $150 - $200 difference in specs, but a $300 price difference.  With $80 of each purchase going to AIDS research, why are 'concerned' buyers getting ripped for the additional $20 - $50?  Especially when the (PRODUCT) line is supposed to send the donation with nothing extra tacked onto the device purchase.

  3. newscientist2000
    Posted on: January 25, 2008 at 9:25PM  

    This recent speach from Bill Gates is really inspiring..

    http://www.gatesfoundation.org/MediaCenter/Speeches/Co-ChairSpeeches/BillgSpeeches/BGSpeechWEF-080124.htm

    It mentions Product RED, but its more than that,... read for yourself.

  4. Nick White
    Posted on: January 26, 2008 at 3:49PM  

    Hey Parm and polarbear69:  the difference in price is due to a difference in spec, so it's important to compare like with like.  In this case, the software configuration on the two Dell PCs in question is different - namely, the inclusion of Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED and a different version of Office.

    It's important to note that there is no premium charged for the purchase of a (PRODUCT) RED PC.  Identically-equipped PCs would cost the same.

  5. MileyCyrus
    Posted on: February 28, 2008 at 11:55AM  

    thats so cool i love thier T-shirts. And giving back is the best way to buy a computer...

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  1. Posted by: Techy News Blog » Do the (RED) thing on January 22, 2008 at 11:54PM
  2. Posted by: Tech|noob on January 23, 2008 at 4:30AM

    Filed under: Desktops , Laptops , Peripherals Confirmed details are scant, but Microsoft's Nick White

  3. Posted by: Steve Clayton: Geek In Disguise on January 23, 2008 at 5:30AM

    Okay, I know Apple has already fine work with Sir Bono and the RED campaign but that doesn't mean this

  4. Posted by: Noticias externas on January 23, 2008 at 5:39AM

    Okay, I know Apple has already fine work with Sir Bono and the RED campaign but that doesn't mean

  5. Posted by: Robert McLaws: Windows Vista Edition on January 24, 2008 at 12:22AM

    Microsoft was going to wait until Davos to announce this, but C|NET (as usual) doesn't have much respect

  6. Posted by: Satisfy Me on January 24, 2008 at 10:47AM

    You may be used to seeing the Windows Vista user experience in a shade of blue. (Well, it looks blue.)

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