They're targetting developing nations, but this could be a real boon
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laptop, in my opinion. Heck, with the dynamo crank, its even enviro-friendly!
That is really cool! I just hope that in 5-10 years we dont have a few
billion laptops going into landfills in developing countries.
Tim
Considering the reports I have heard about air pollution and other
pollution problems in in China, I think it would be a drop in the
bucket, and worth the trade off. With any luck, they will have some
better methods of handling IC and circuit board waste recycling in the
years to come.
--- Tim
I saw this in one my tech newsletters:
http://news.com.com/The+100+laptop+moves+closer+to+reality/2100-1044_3-5884683.html
They're targetting developing nations, but this could be a real boon
for any students anywhere. They mention a possible commercial version
in the $200-$300 range, which
