It cracks me up. Where in the hell are third world kids supposed to plug these things into? A tree perhaps?

Earlier today I reported on Intel’s World Ahead programme, which aims to bring technology to the developing world. One of the key aspects of the World Ahead programme is the Classmate PC – a portable computer designed to help school children learn, interact and develop. The Classmate PC looked like a very interesting technology concept, so I asked Intel if I could have a closer look at one. You know what they say, if you don’t ask you don’t get. That logic is borne out by the fact that I currently have a Classmate PC sitting on the table in front of me.

The first thing that struck me about the Classmate PC was how small and light it is. I’m afraid I didn’t have a set of scales handy, so I can’t really say how much it weighs, but I’d guess that it weighs in under 1kg. The Classmate PC is encased in blue leather, with a magnetic clasp to keep it shut and a carry handle at the back….. Source: TrustedReviews