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PCs Go On Sale In Cuba For $800 a Pop

by Tim Stevens on May 5, 2008 at 01:09 PM


Times they are a'changing in Cuba. Since their inception, mobile phones and personal computers have been banned in the island nation, but with new president Raul Castro have come a number of reductions in such prohibitions. First came cell phones, and now Cuban citizens are being allowed to buy personal computers -- if they can afford them.

The detailed specs of the machines unfortunately have not reached our shores, but one crucial stat has been released: price. The boxes cost Cubans roughly $800, which seems a bit expensive compared to the numerous machines available in the US for well under $500. Even so, $800 doesn't seem too outrageous, until, of course, you learn that the average wage of Cuban citizens is just $20 per-month. And, with no Internet access available to individuals in the country, it's not like Cubans can do very much with the things.

So, welcome to the computer age, Cubans. Here's hoping it doesn't take the same length of time to get you online! [Source: BBC News]

Tags: breaking news, BreakingNews, cuba

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