June
2008
The New XO Laptop1
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Remember the OLPC XO laptop? I covered this in an earlier blog post, as it’s a project (One Laptop Per Child) to create really inexpensive laptops to give to children in developing countries.
Well, they totally revamped its design! Check it out!
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There’s more information about it in this BBC News article “Design revamp for $100 laptop“. Not only is it cheaper to purchase ($75!), but it’s also “double-screened” and can be changed to look like an electronic book. It’s really nifty, I’ve had more than enough experience using the iPhone touch screen to really welcome a touch-screen laptop!
From my past experience with XO, I did find the clunky keyboard to be a bit of a pain. I’m sure the touch-screen interface gets rid of that problem, but I wouldn’t really know. As of right now, though, it’s a vast improvement.
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