$100 Laptops Face Hurdles

M.I.T lit up the world when it announced its massively philanthropic One Laptop Per Child program (this, is scheduled for hopeful deployment by the end of this year or early next. China, Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt (among others) have all signed on to purchase the computers for school distribution, replacing costly textbooks and other educational wares. The major selling points of the computers include a rugged, rubber-bound exterior to keep out moisture and dust, operating on human generated power, and piggyback wireless connectivity. The first snag in the plan came when the original power concept of a hand crank turned out too tiring for the cranker and too wearing on the machine itself. The team seems to have abandoned the hand crank and is working on an external mechanism. The one for just $75. Most that criticize the project praise it first and then dismantle the logistics of distribution and practical applications. The most notable objector has been Issue: Lack of Infrastructure The biggest point of contention is that developing nations lack the here.") Drag this to your Bookmarks. Add to document.write("Del.icio.us") Yahoo My Web