The "One Laptop Per Child" program has designed a pretty cool device for 3rd world ("developing nations") use, including extreme power efficiency, an even more extremely power efficient reading mode, zero config shared networking, no moving parts, stable free OS, etc, etc, in a ruggedized case. These guys have really put a lot of thought into a good laptop for the environment.
Their target is a $100 laptop. Right now they're at $186 or something like that.
I don't know why they don't just make this generally available on the market. I'm guessing because it would piss off some of their business partners by competing with them.
However, for a LIMITED TIME ONLY (until 11/26), they're doing this "buy two/get one" program where if you pay for 2 laptops they'll send one to you and one to their target non-market: a child in a developing country. It cost $400 and $200 of that is a tax-deductible donation.
So, basically, this is like buying a $400 laptop, and it's probably a good deal at that price. It's more limited than something from Dell, but it's got some cool features you wouldn't find "commercially" for $400.
I've never personally seen one, and I look forward to it (a friend of mine just ordered one for his kid). The reviews are interesting.
So, if you're into this kind of charitable giving or just want a pretty unique laptop for a good price, check it out.
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