OLPC to Provide Two XO Laptops for Only $399

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Negroponte’s One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Foundation has announced a new program, “Get one Give One” with the intention of boosting sales and spreading the project.

This project especially aims at U.S and Canada residents, to purchase the computer in a limited time of two-weeks. Starting from 12th November, buyers will get two laptops for just $399. Out of which one will be for the buyer and the other will be shipped to a child in a developing country, including Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, and Rwanda. Moreover, half the price of the computer will be tax-deducible.

The features of the OLPC XO laptop include:

  • Runs on Linux x86 CPU with 433Mhz
  • An ultra-bright 7.5 inch screen
  • WiFi
  • 1GB RAM
  • 1GB ROM
  • Those who are interested in participating in this good cause, need to visit the OLPC site. Sign up on a box which appears at the left of the page and you will receive a reminder prior to the November 12 via an e-mail alert.

    One Response

    1. Ujjwal DG

      Dear Sir,
      We are running a primary school in Daman ,U.T.,India under the name of Swami Vivekanand school.
      The school is recentely open this year and earlier we came to know about this Educational laptop .
      Our school would be prieveledge to have them.
      So, please send us the details.