Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 22nd Nov 2005 16:24 UTC, submitted by Lunxer
Here is an 8 minute documentary about the recently unveiled 100$ laptop. It shows the laptop in action, and also discusses its aspects with one of the team members, such as the screen, the cheap keyboard, and much more. The video is in Quicktime, and this mirror gives better performance. My take: I am very, very, very impressed. The thought put into the details is just stunning. Every aspect of this machine has a function. Just astonishing.
Permalink for comment 63520
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Recent Original Stories
Recent Comments
Headlines
Random Comments
Random Stories
Random OS Link
Member since:
2005-11-02
I want one. I would pay more than 100 usd for it. It makes me sad that "The laptops will only be distributed to schools directly through large government initiatives."
I think at 100 USD they are making a small loss on it. Their first priority is to get them out and in the hands of kids. It would be good though, once production is up to scratch, if they could have them for sale at say around the 300 USD or more mark to subsidize the operation.
They would have to be a different colour to differentiate them from the ones for school distribution in developing countries, so the original aim of using bright green to deter theft by adults would still be valid.
Edited 2005-11-22 19:13