One Laptop Per Child - XO Laptop - Also an eBook Reader

What is the One Laptop Per Child project? You may like to participate. There are 3 ways to contribute / donate - "give one", "give one get one" and "give many" - according to the web site.

Below is a description of the XO laptop I got from the "laptopgiving.org" site. According to the web site, the mission of this project is to "provide a means for learning, self-expression, and exploration to the nearly two billion children of the developing world with little or no access to education." Read the entire vision of the OLPC here.


Explore the XO
The XO laptop is the size of a textbook and weighs about three pounds. Thanks to its flexible design and “transformer" hinge, it can easily configure from a standard laptop to an e-book reader and a hand-held video game player. Everything is scaled to fit a child, from the integrated handle to the sealed, rubberized keyboard.
The XO laptop has built-in functionality for still and video photography, voice recording, and game playing.
Along with offering superior connective capabilities, the XO laptop can work with a wide range of external devices.
Keyboard
The XO laptop features a sealed, rubberized keyboard that was built specifically for harsh weather conditions, making it resilient to water, dust, and dirt. It’s scaled to accommodate child-sized hands and has a lighter touch than normal keyboards.