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OLPC Unveils Plans For Tablets By 2012

Posted by timothy on from the take-two-they're-small dept.

adeelarshad82 writes "The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative outlined its product roadmap for the next three years, a plan that includes the release of tablet-based OLPC by 2012. During the next three years, OLPC plans on releasing two laptops, the first two years' priced around $200 and $150 respectively, before launching a tablet in 2011 for less than $100."

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  1. I hate to say it, by fuzzyfuzzyfungus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Because I like the idea of the project(and my XO-1); but the only problem in the developing world that this proposed tablet is going to solve is thirst. They'll just be able to break open the press releases and condense the vapor inside into potable water.

    1. Re:I hate to say it, by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      But even that won't be enough to sustain them, 1 tablet PER CHILD can't condense enough vapour for a town.

      This doesn't solve anything really. They have very little water. They have very little food.

      I bet a majority of children who recieve a tablet will go to town and sell it so that they might be able to one day buy a goat.