Just in case you are thinking of taking part in the “Give 1 Get 1″ laptop promotion, the BBC is providing a closer look at the various aspects of the XO laptop. For example,

“…To ensure the laptop is robust and can be maintained as easily as possible it omits all moving parts. It has no hard drive, CD or DVD drive. As it also packs a low power processor it has no cooling fans.”

link: Factfile: XO laptop

It is an interesting review. For example, the operating system occupies 130 MB. Even if you are not in a position to participate in the promotion, this review is a close look at what will be a technological wave for developing nations - and for its children.

Catherine Forsythe

Tags: one laptop per child, promotion, review, the next wave