2008-09-28 23:00:03
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday ordered 1 million low-cost laptops from Portugalâ€' one of several bilateral deals that Portuguese officials valued at more than US$3 billion. The agreements cover housing, utility infrastructure and energy cooperation."We are building a solid relationship" with Portugal, Chavez said at a signing ceremony in Lisbon."We have negotiated (these deals) with our mutual interests in mind." The blue-and-white laptopsâ€' based on Intel Corp.'s Classmate PC designâ€' are manufactured under license in Portugal and are primarily aimed at schoolchildren in developing countries. They contain the latest Intel microprocessors, digital cameras and broadband Internet access. 

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