Behold a
computer concept that could someday become the world’s cheapest
computer. OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) founder and chairman Nicholas
Negroponte showed us a glimpse of the future of this concept design
known as XO-3 which is scheduled to be released in 2012.
It is a third
installment to the series of XO’s released by the non profit
organization. The price for this paper thin computer .An ultra cheap
price of $75! well, I just do hope they reach their price goal this
time.
The first version
of XO called XO 1.0 which currently sells for $172 ($72 short of its
original price goal) has already been distributed to more than 1.4
million children in 35 countries.
XO-3 features:
1. Highly durable waterproof plastic components.
2. Its thickness is 50% lesser than Apple’s iphone.
3. 8 gigahertz process that consumes less power.
4. Uses induction to wirelessly charge its battery through its rubber frame.
5. A finger holding ring “Loop” on the corner of the device for a steady hold.
6. An ultra
low-power screens from start-up Pixel Qi with both reflective and LCD
capabilities, created by former Negroponte disciple Mary Lou Jepsen.
7. A camera on the back.
If
OLPC will live up to their promise, this computer concept will make
every children’s dream to have a computer of their own come true. So
what do you think is the future of this design?
