OLPC $100 Computer Prototype Photos

[Jessterw]

Some photos of the OLPC prototype:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete/se...7594143224765/

There are actually three models being show in some of the latter photos. Notice how wide and narrow the trackpad is?

[TnT]

Cool.

I personally don't think technology is the answer to education problems around the world, but I believe this endeavor will have more ramifications outside that debate. I'm excited to see where it goes.

I wonder how much research was done on color choice. Bright colors == kids here, but in other cultures color has more significance.

[Marshmallowman]

I think it is a good idea, 1 laptop can access an arbitary amount of books whether it be by internet, radio transmission or simply uploading from a disk.

To give remote people access to that kind of library in book form is simple impossible logistically and financially.

Admittedly it be a while before the distribution mechanism will be in place, but think about this one guy on bicycle with a usb memory stick can update how many 10s if not 100s of villages.

All someone needs to now is create a cheap usb radio data reciever, and then they broadcast to schools and cycle through a 100 boooks over a year for near zilch ongoing costs.

[Chucky Cheese]

agreed M...it seems as though this could be implemented at the local school district level here as a way to save on the cost of books...plug in while at the school before going home to get homework assignments etc..

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[Nowhere]

Wikipedia article on this is quite good... ("MIT 100$ laptop" or something like that)