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WilHarris · 29th Nov 2006, 11:12

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/11/29/OLPC_is_DOOMed/

specofdust · 29th Nov 2006, 11:24

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With Brazil and Argentina due to get the devices very soon, how long is it likely to be before we see these hit eBay? We certainly wouldn't mind a few here at BitHQ to play with.

Well you shouldn't bloody buy them! This is a very noble but also fairly delicate enterprise. If the wrong people find a market for these things, then they're going to end up not in the hands of those who really need them but the hands of those who fancy a cheap green computer. Buying them is supporting that market, ruining the project, and crapping on all the people these things could seriously help. Don't.

DougEdey · 29th Nov 2006, 11:25

I would rather have that ultra efficient laptop that Tim posted about in the press releases.

PS: I'm blaming Tim atm for it not coming out in the UK as if he didn't tell us about it I wouldn't care

gar · 29th Nov 2006, 11:49

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(Specofdust)Well you shouldn't bloody buy them!

<A88> · 29th Nov 2006, 16:44

Never knew they'd gone up to $200. Either way I'm inclined to agree with Spec on this one...even if they do appear on ebay, it'd be wrong of any of us to buy one. There are tons of gadgets and lappies that most of us can easily afford, so it's only fair that for once this less well off kids have something cheap that us richer peeps can't get our hands on. Until they're officially released in well developed countries, I won't be getting one.

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Cabe · 29th Nov 2006, 16:59

Heres an idea, selling to the OLPC to er, anyone that wants one. Make them $300 per laptop on the "retail" version, offer them in "fresh new colours" and use it to help fund the ones going to the poorer economies.

Am I the only one that see's this as a good idea?

After all I know in the UK there are plenty of families that cant afford to buy a laptop that would love the option of a simple cheap machine for thier kids.

Techno-Dann · 29th Nov 2006, 17:02

I think that's a very good idea, Cabe. Make those of us who can afford $300 help those who can't afford a $200 laptop.

steveo_mcg · 29th Nov 2006, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Techno-Dann

I think that's a very good idea, Cabe. Make those of us who can afford $300 help those who can't afford a $200 laptop.

Ditto to that

<A88> · 29th Nov 2006, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Cabe

Heres an idea, selling to the OLPC to er, anyone that wants one. Make them $300 per laptop on the "retail" version, offer them in "fresh new colours" and use it to help fund the ones going to the poorer economies.

Am I the only one that see's this as a good idea?

After all I know in the UK there are plenty of families that cant afford to buy a laptop that would love the option of a simple cheap machine for thier kids.

I love it! So long as all countries have to pay the same amount (pre-tax) for them, then it's a good idea. Maybe Bono should use them for his Red campaign (although I'd prefer it if they provided a can of black plasti-kote as well

).

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speedfreek · 29th Nov 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Techno-Dann

I think that's a very good idea, Cabe. Make those of us who can afford $300 help those who can't afford a $200 laptop.

That would be fair. They seem to be pretty tough so they would be great for kids to work with.

DXR_13KE · 29th Nov 2006, 23:30

Cabe that is a wonderful idea.... why don't they come up with ideas like this?
Cabe FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!

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Cabe Hypermodder Join Date: May 2002 Location: I'll tell ya next time I go out... Posts: 707	Heres an idea, selling to the OLPC to er, anyone that wants one. Make them $300 per laptop on the "retail" version, offer them in "fresh new colours" and use it to help fund the ones going to the poorer economies. Am I the only one that see's this as a good idea? After all I know in the UK there are plenty of families that cant afford to buy a laptop that would love the option of a simple cheap machine for thier kids. __________________ [hal]"I cant let you do that Dave....."[/hal] "Out the 100 Base-T port, past the Router, off the Bridge, through the Firewall..... Nothing but Net."

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,469	Cabe that is a wonderful idea.... why don't they come up with ideas like this? Cabe FOR PRESIDENT!!!!! __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!