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OLPC: xo-3 low-cost tablet
the 'xo-3' tablet by the one laptop per child (OLPC) project
at CES 2012, the US-based nonprofit one laptop per child (OLPC) project, an intiative of fuesproject,
has just unveiled its prototype 'xo-3' tablet, designed by yves behar for worldwide distribution through
the organization's mission to provide children in developing nations with a durable, low-cost, low-power laptop.
the 8-inch tablet runs linux with the sugar interface as a default, although users can choose to run other linux
and android interfaces. it features both mini and full-size USB ports, headphone and microphones jacks,
and front and rear -facing cameras. a brightly coloured silicone cover protects the device, while a prototype case
in development includes a 4-watt solar panel and battery pack. in the meantime, the tablet is chargeable via electrical outlet
or a hand-cranked charger, which offers ten minutes of battery power for each minute of cranking.
to offer educational services even in locations that lack internet connectivity, OLPC preloads the tablet with saved versions
of wikipedia content, and offers compatibility with 3rd-party developed offline content applications. governments,
organizations, and consumers can choose among a range of battery, screen, and software options when purchasing the device.
the removable silicone covers offer protection and a solid grip whether placed over the screen, back of the device, or both
early concept rendering of the device
see more of the evolution of the device in designboom's 2009 article about the OLPC laptop concept.
hands-on video at CES 2012
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