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Marvell’s SMILE Plug brings each classroom its own micro cloud

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

... micro cloud controlled by the teacher. The device can connect to laptops, smartphones, and tablets, such as the recently announced OLPC XO-3 tablet that's powered by Marvell's ARMADA PXA619 processor. The 8-inch tablet is designed for educational ...

3M invests in innovative LCD maker Pixel Qi

, Sep 12th 2011 Discuss [2]

...to read in direct sunlight and indoors. Pixel Qi screens are also already in use around the world in products like the OLPC notebook and more. The funding was led by 3M New Ventures and will help Pixel Qi to develop product offerings into volume...

Small solar panel could power Pixel Qi and ARM tablet

, Jun 3rd 2011 Discuss [4]

.... The panel shown in the video is only $3. ARMdevices reports that this same solar panel tech could be used by OLPC for upcoming netbooks and tablets for emerging markets. It's interesting that most of us think longer lasting batteries are where the ...

UK game dev creates $25 Linux computer for education

, May 6th 2011 Discuss [3]

... of education about computers in school today leaves a lot to be desired and even the little laptops like the XO from the OLPC are more expensive than many schools can afford. The cool computer that Braben has developed is very small and looks more like...

iPad 2s to Mainers in Kindergarten, Free

, Apr 8th 2011 Discuss [2]

... useful technology learning to students. I remember hearing about Maine being the only place in the US where kids got to use the OLPC laptop. They've also done a number of other laptops for students programs over the past few years. In 2009 they rolled out...

The Netbook Category Will Go Extinct

, Dec 10th 2010 Discuss [55]

... chips that many hardware makers got excited and started making devices that were smaller and lower cost than traditional PC’s. The OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) project really kicked this category off and no one would call that product a PC because it ...

Pixel Qi 3qi display mass production soon; wide-angle version in fall

, Apr 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

... smaller screen orders being made available for individuals and low-volume projects - will apparently see a partner announcement soon.  We're still waiting to hear who, exactly, will be using the displays beyond Notion Ink's Adam and future OLPC devices.

Intel Classmate convertible netbook revealed

, Mar 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

... PC. The Classmate got its start as a machine aimed at educational markets in emerging countries against the likes of the OLPC XO laptop. Intel is now showing off a new Classmate design that uses a convertible tablet form. The new design is ...

OLPC XO-1.5 approved by FCC, releasing soon?

, Jan 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

The OLPS XO-1.5 was previously announced in 2009, and was believed to come in January 2010.  It hasn’t been released yet, but has just reportedly received approval from the FCC, always a milestone to watch for. The FCC filings contain label ...

Sugar on a Stick v2 Blueberry released [Video]

, Dec 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

...deployment in education settings.  Originally released in public beta back in April, the platform was originally developed for the OLPC XO-1 notebook but subsequently spun out for any Windows, Mac or Linux computer. In comparison to the previous...

Taiwanese computer maker DMP unviels $100 Edubook netbook

, Oct 7th 2009 Discuss [1]

The $100 price point is where computer makers have been striving to get for the education market. That price was what the OLPC first promised with its XO laptop and was ultimately unable to deliver on that promise. A computer maker from Taiwan called DMP ...

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 40 2009

, Oct 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

... network backups. Intel Classmate PC orders have been cancelled. These are the machines that were low cost and fought against the OLPC XO laptop for the minds of kids in developing countries. Pioneer whipped out the first 12x Blu-ray writer this week. ...
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