[dundee] cheap free and zero cost..... African children get the best technology

[<3]

*can i get that crank handle battery pack for any laptop?  think of the
liberating possibilities!

:rolleyes:*

I happen to think that OLPC is a fantastic idea. To an extent it is
liberating for the children getting an education, knowledge is power etc
etc.


On Nov 27, 2007 6:35 PM, Digit (SG) <digit.siljrath at googlemail.com> wrote:

> i've been looking into zero cost computers (laptops specifically), and
> abnormal micro pc's ( http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/store/Mini_ITX_Systems/Damn_Small_Machine
> ) and just heard on the news mention of the computers going out to every
> kid in africa (supposedly)
>
> http://laptop.org/laptop/hardware/features.shtml
>
> "In addition, —for use at home and where power is not available—the XO can
> be solar or foot powered. It will come with at least two of three options: a
> crank, a pedal, or a pull-cord. It is also possible that children could have
> a second battery for group charging at school while they are using their
> laptop in class."
>
> enough to put me off getting a pc phone hybrid (still thinking Nokia
> Communicator for that) and move to africa to be a small child?  ...
> almost.   a laptop you can take anywhere without needing to remember to
> charge and take batteries....  oh yes please.  can i get that crank handle
> battery pack for any laptop?  think of the liberating possibilities!
>
> :rolleyes:
>
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