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Gartner: $100 laptop still too expensive for the emerging markets: Gartner: $100 laptop still too expensive for the emerging marketsIt is a process to hit price points that will work everywhere. OLPC hasat least hit price points that mean probably hundreds of millions more will now be able to afford computers. True, there are billions in need, but, prices will...; Tags: Financial services, Marketing research, emerging market, $100 laptop, laptop computer, Gartner Inc., phone, computer, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-07
Gartner: $100 laptop still too expensive for the emerging markets: The concept of a $100 PC has been held as the Holy Grail for computing in emerging markets, but the reality is vastly different, according to Gartner. Bottom line: $100 for a PC is still the monthly salary of a teacher in Russia and two to three months salary in...; Tags: PC, $100 Laptop, Gartner Inc., Emerging Market, Laptop Computer, Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-07
"Can we use those $100 laptops?": "Can we use those $100 laptops?"WowThat's scary... No, that's really scary. The uninformed don't even have the knowledge to become informed. It needs to be given to them and that is nearly impossible in a one hour meeting. Perhaps we forget our own ignorance all too easily.Ed...; Tags: Thin clients, PRODUCTIVITY, thin client, computer, $100 laptop, laptop computer, Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2008-01-16
"Can we use those $100 laptops?": As I was pitching my largely Mac-based tech refresh proposal tonight to the financial powers that be in our town, one member of the finance committee asked, "Have you heard of the laptops going to third world countries? Can we use those $100 laptops?" Oh boy. ...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Third World, $100 Laptop, Computing, Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-01-16
'$100 laptop' hits $200: '$100 laptop' hits $200Com'on get real!Is this to create jobs for poor chinese workers? Or to help kids of poor countries? I don't know how many of kid can afford $100 dollars! That's a lot of money for their parents. More realistic approach is to ask people in developed contries...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2007-10-29

Nonprofit group hikes price of $100 laptop: Nonprofit group hikes price of $100 laptopThis laptop WILL change the industry and FINALLY provide computers for thelast Billion. But, the design will have applications far beyond school children. We will see many other similar designs from other groups.RE: Nonprofit group hikes price of $100 laptopHere's the problem:"The foundation has...; Tags: Notebooks, Public Television, laptop computer, computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2007-09-16
A laptop to change the world: A laptop to change the worldOLPC is a revolution in the making. And, we need them right here in thegood old US of A. There should not be one kid in the US without a computer, let alone the rest of the world. This will force other manufactures to think...; Tags: Notebooks, INTERNET, One Laptop Per Child project, $100 laptop, laptop computer, Bravo Jeremy; Discussion threads 2007-03-07
(Photos: The $100 laptop prototype): (Photos: The $100 laptop prototype)human beings rock!This has to be one of the best technology projects currently underway!Imagine, a project designed to benefit human beings! What a concept!How about US kids?I can appreciate folks wanting to outfit third world countries with $100 laptops, but what about all the US inner...; Tags: Notebooks, $100 laptop, laptop computer, photograph; Discussion threads 2007-02-08
Inside the $100 laptop's security spec: Inside the $100 laptop's security specWow....I am thoroughly impressed by the attention being paid to the security aspects of this project. Not that I believe the security will be bulletproof for the $100 laptop (any more than it is for $1000 laptops), but it shows a committment to success...; Tags: Notebooks, project concept, laptop computer, $100 laptop, security; Discussion threads 2007-02-07
A $100 laptop prototype for $150: A $100 laptop prototype for $150re: A $100 laptop prototype for $150fantastic news. congratulations to all those involved with this project!! it doesn't matter what the costs are for now, does it? it's what this will do for the children...http://www.laptop.org/faq.en_US.htmlwhen this initiative was started there were a lot of naysayers...; Tags: $100 laptop, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
Libya may be first buyer of $100 laptops: Libya may be first buyer of $100 laptopsSmartest Idea yet!Great!! These laptops will find their way into the hands of Al Qaeda members or the shipments will disappear. Even if they get to the children of North Africa, who is going to filter the Internet for them? I can see...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, INTERNET, laptop computer, computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2006-10-11
The $100 laptop is here, only it's just $70: The $100 laptop is here, only it's just $70Without wireless access ...... this model is pretty lame. (Ethernet cable is good to about 30 meters, twisted-pair, about 10 meters.) Still, using this model, one could provide a building-wide wireless terminal server model that could be equally cost-effective.Hmm, Laptop...; Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, laptop computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2006-09-26
Latest update on Negroponte's $100 laptop: Latest update on Negroponte's $100 laptopWell no kidding...Even people in the states for young kids Depending on exactly what it can do could purchase a 100 dollar laptop vs a base 500 dollar one. Makes HP, Compaq, Dell etc lose the clientèle they are looking to get. This isn't just...; Tags: INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, computer, laptop computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2006-09-19
(Photos: $100 laptop takes world stage): (Photos: $100 laptop takes world stage)And the best part is...It doesnt run windows! Take that microsuck.Nice standardEnglish keyboard. It might work in Zimbabwe - if you could convince Mr. Mugabi . . .; Tags: Notebooks, $100 laptop, laptop computer, photograph; Discussion threads 2006-08-22
Negroponte: $100 laptop trials to kick off: Negroponte: $100 laptop trials to kick offNegroponte: $100 laptop trials to kick offIts going to be fun to watch the kids stop using it when they realize its running linux and can't do half the things they would like to do with a laptop. I'm waiting for someone to...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, Negroponte, laptop computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2006-08-22
Handhelds, huh?: Handhelds, huh?I agree with you, Chris!This kind of 'social engineering' -- intended to provide hi-tech devices to students who could not otherwise afford them does not serve the school's interest in imparting information to its students in an equitable and a cost-effective manner. For instance, the educational discount on...; Tags: PDAs, Notebooks, Handhelds, handheld, laptop computer, $100 laptop, PDA; Discussion threads 2006-08-05
Negroponte strikes back at Gates over $100 laptop: Negroponte strikes back at Gates over $100 laptopneed to do your homeworkLinux already has several "distros" of all the different "flavors" of Linux that allows a person to run a basic linux system straight off 1 bootable cd, with the option to do a permanent install.They typically take up a...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Consumer electronics, Negroponte, $100 laptop, Linux, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2006-06-22
$100 laptop 'will boost desktop Linux': $100 laptop 'will boost desktop Linux'Who pays 100 for a Calculator?Lets face facts; a calculator is a computer and you can get these for 5 bucks US. They run on watch batteries. I was told last week that if you are using Novell Servers you already are a Linux shop....; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, Operating systems, computer, laptop computer, Linux, $100 laptop, desktop Linux, desktop; Discussion threads 2006-06-02
Photos: Can I get that $100 laptop in orange?: Photos: Can I get that $100 laptop in orange?No food, no water, but a this toy how funnyThis has to be a joke, lets see they can't even get along for a day and this is going to solve thier problems?They need to get Bibles and learn from them, then...; Tags: $100 laptop, laptop computer, photograph; Discussion threads 2006-05-24
Photos: Can I get that $100 laptop in orange?: Photos: Can I get that $100 laptop in orange?A stigma of their economy (could you have picked a brighter color?)Why do they have the laptop BRIGHT ORANGE! Why not a subtle shade of grey so people can't tell you came from a third world country.I understand you don't want...; Tags: Notebooks, photograph, laptop computer, $100 laptop; Discussion threads 2006-05-24