__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Tuesday 25 July 2006 18:39 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Powering the $100 Laptop
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| As the One Laptop per Child project, a nonprofit effort based in
>>| Cambridge, MA, nears the completion of its rugged and versatile laptop
>>| designed for school children in poor countries, a key component has
>>| fallen into place: an efficient, human-powered generator that could make
>>| the computer practical for children living in areas without reliable,
>>| affordable electricity.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=17194&ch=infotech
>
> I'd really love to get my hands on one of these. Does anyone know if
> they'll be available in the UK? The whole concept of not needing
> batteries/being independent of power is just fantasic - just like my
> wind-up and solar powered radio :-)
I'm only aware of the following:
http://www.pledgebank.com/100laptop
,----[ Quote ]
| "I will purchase the $100 laptop at $300 but only if 100,000
| other will too."
|
| -- Mike Liveright, digital charity supporter
|
| Deadline to sign up by: 31st October 2006
| 2,912 people have signed up, 97088 more needed
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I hope somebody else knows a bit more...
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