India buys 250,000 OLPCs

Couple of months back, we reviewed the Nova Navigator, touted as “India’s $100 PC.” But, it was a nettop and not a laptop or a netbook. As a result of that, Indian Government has decided to purchase 250,000 XO OLPCs. These machines will be distributed in nearly 1500 schools throughout the country.

OLPC launched a pivot program in India in the year 2007, where the OLPC gave away 20 XO in the Khairat-Dhangarwada village in the state of Maharashtra (India).

OLPC is an organization which sells low cost laptops to the governments of developing countries. The XO laptop by OLPC does not come with any fan inside. However, it is dirt and moisture resistant which makes it ideal for use in dirty environments.

Nova Navigator reviewed – The RACE for $100 PC is over!

From the past couple of years, there has been a race to make the first $100 computer. Folks at Novatium were finally able to build a $100 PC. Finally, they were able to do it. The Navigator consumes very little power and is very small in size. This little nifty piece of equipment has a lot of potential. Read on the review of $100 PC to find out more about it!