OLPC Reveal XO-2 concept

Its not often that I see something released that I like the look of and when I look at the price am even more impressed.

The first thing was the EeePC, which I am on right now, its a cracking little laptop. Unobtrusive, powerful (given its size) and runs Linux.

Now, take the XO, sure I like that too, however its bulkier, looks odd, is bright green and looks more like a toy. I would have gotten an XO laptop, however the give one get one campaign took its time coming to my fair shores so it missed out to the EeePC.

Now, the OLPC association have revealed their concept for the XO-2. I must say I’m very impressed and just hope that they are able to turn this concept into a reality.

Feast your eyes on these pics:

Now, that is enough to make me want one, however they are thinking they can sell this fantastic looking piece of kit for $75. Thats right, $75!!

I highly doubt that they will be able to acheive this and more realistic is $150 which I still think is more then reasonable for it. As long as they don’t do the age old £’s to $’s conversion basically 1 to 1 then I’d probably get several of these. Its what ebooks have been waiting for.

More information here:

http://government.zdnet.com/?p=3831
http://blogs.inquirer.net/m-ph/2008/05/22/sneek-peak-olpcs-xo2/