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Thursday, November 17, 2005
11:58:00 AM EST
Hearing My daughter, playng a video game
Here's a cool piece of technology that's not exactly "latest and greatest" -- it just has the potential to do a lot of good:
A cheap laptop boasting wireless network access and a hand-crank to provide electricity are expected to start shipping in February or March to help extend technology to school-aged children worldwide.
The machines are to sell for $100, slightly less than its cost. The aim is to have governments or donors buy them and give full ownership to the children.
"These robust, versatile machines will enable children to become more active in their own learning," U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan told reporters.
The goal is to get these into hands of kids in poor countries across the globe to get them up to speed with computing and learning, a goal which I of course find all to the good. And personally, I'm digging on the idea of a hand-crank on a computer. I'd sign up for one on my own laptop; I need the exercise.
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11:58:00 AM EST
Hearing My daughter, playng a video game
The Hand-Cranked Laptop
Here's a cool piece of technology that's not exactly "latest and greatest" -- it just has the potential to do a lot of good:
A cheap laptop boasting wireless network access and a hand-crank to provide electricity are expected to start shipping in February or March to help extend technology to school-aged children worldwide.
The machines are to sell for $100, slightly less than its cost. The aim is to have governments or donors buy them and give full ownership to the children.
"These robust, versatile machines will enable children to become more active in their own learning," U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan told reporters.
The goal is to get these into hands of kids in poor countries across the globe to get them up to speed with computing and learning, a goal which I of course find all to the good. And personally, I'm digging on the idea of a hand-crank on a computer. I'd sign up for one on my own laptop; I need the exercise.
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Honestly I am speechless on this one.
Amy
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We have a hand crank radio which came in handy the other night in the storm. I remember seeing a piece on getting those out to kids in Africa and how much they impacted their lives. I think it is a cool idea.
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Hand cranked? I dunno---America's youth may think that it too much work. Good idea though! I'd buy my kids one! Julie :)
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Do you know if these laptops come with a treadmill or spinning option? For us lazier folk, I think a hampster running on a wheel might be a good idea.
11/18/05 2:10 AM
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