The OLPC transformation
By Nick Heath
Published: 21 May 2008 16:42 GMT
Photo 1 of 2
Go to photo
.jpg)
A low cost PC to bring computing to children in the developing world has been reborn as an ultra low-cost dual touchscreen computer.
The new One Laptop per Child (OLPC) machine - the XO-2 - is one large touch display that can be transformed into a hinged laptop with a touch keyboard, an electronic book or two-screen display.
When it goes on sale in 2010 the XO-2's price is expected to fall to just $75, taking it below the original $100 price target set by OLPC founder Nicholas Negroponte.
The first generation XO laptop went into production in early November 2007, and has sold about 600,000 units across the world, providing computer access to hundreds of thousands of children in the developing world.
Photo credit: OLPC
Photo 1 of 2
Go to photo
Senior Manager - Children's Services Large Local Government organisation based in the South West requires an interim Senior Manager with in Their ...
Commissioning Manager - NHS - Children's Services I have a contract requirement for someone with experience working with the commissioning or ...
Ideally, candidates should display the following qualities: Strong interest in IT, with some experience in IT support Strong problem-solving and ...
Agenda Setters 2009
Welcome to the ninth annual Agenda Setters poll – silicon.com's list of the top 50 most influential individuals in the technology and IT industries, from techies and CIOs to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Find out more in our latest special report.
Stories from the web...
Copyright © 2008 CBS Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Top of page
Digg
Slashdot
Del.icio.us
Stumble
Reddit
RSS Feeds
Seb Janacek Magic Mouse - Apple's best ever? Minority Report: After years of disappointment, one Mac lover has hope
Bethan Jones Can I use a netbook as my everyday work machine? Why silicon.com's sub editor is ditching her laptop for a sprightly mini-laptop