A laptop for less than $100

[Becky]

An innovative laptop is currently in the advanced stages of development by MIT Media Labs. The unit has been designed to be tough, durable, cheap and to consume little energy: features that will make it a great bit of kit in the developing world.

The laptop features a 500MHz processor, flash memory rather than a hard-drive (which are more prone to damage), a thick rubber 'armour' to protect it and a handle to top-up the power if needed. It will also be able to connect to the internet using wireless technology.

A prototype should be ready in time for the World Summit on the Information Society in November.

Read the full article at BBC News

 

[Quadophile]

Absolutely Amazing! This kind of cheap technology can serve many who cannot afford a normal computer. A very large percentage of population in many countries would benefit from it

 

[Ian]

I've seen these touted so many times, but never ever produced I wish they did as everyone could afford one.

 

[Raje]

Yes... I think even I would want one...

 

[Me__2001]

for that kinda money i'd get one

 

[PotGuy]

what's that? about £60? For a whole computer?

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