Ultra-low-cost personal computer

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An ultra-low-cost personal computer (ULCPC) is an inexpensive personal computer such as a netbook or a nettop. The term was most often used by Microsoft to define a class of computers that were eligible for special licensing and discounts. For example, the availability of Windows XP was extended [1] [2] and discounts were offered [3] for ULCPCs. Microsoft has relaxed the definition to include larger displays (up to 14.1") and touchscreens. [4] Windows support for ULPC's ended on June 30, 2010. [5] They no longer use the term or distinguish ULPCs as a distinct category of computer.

References

  1. ↑ Windows XP Home Deadline Extended for ULCPC’s
  2. ↑ Microsoft Announces Extended Availability of Windows XP Home for ULCPCs
  3. ↑ Microsoft shipping XP ULCPC edition
  4. ↑ Microsoft eases up on ULCPC criteria
  5. ↑ "Microsoft to keep Windows XP alive — but only for Eee PCs and wannabes". Computerworld. Retrieved 2025-10-30.


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