Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero - Latest Comments in One Laptop Per Child

Re: One Laptop Per Child

David LaMorte — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:31:18 -0000

I think this sale is to combat black market dealings by saturating the market with legal OLPCs. This way there is less of a demand from the States to buy one of these computers.

Re: One Laptop Per Child

Christopher S. Penn — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:20:22 -0000

I think there are probably a whole slew of unforeseen consequences, everything from black market resales to support issues. That said, the project still has potential, and even $399 for a Linux-based laptop isn't bad, price-wise.

Re: One Laptop Per Child

Norman Huelsman — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:39:22 -0000

I've been following this laptop story for a while and I'm wondering if it really will get off the ground. Not in the will it make it to shelves sense, but internationally the way it is intended. Also will these computers be serviced properly?

I dont want to come off as the naysayer, because i think the project is awesome. And if it works will truely change the world. But I'd like to hear your thoughts on some of the concerns especially since you are advocating it.

Re: One Laptop Per Child

C.C. Chapman — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:48:12 -0000

I'm actually buying one for both reasons. I want to see what the experience is and to get my hands on one of these to fully appreciate.

But, I'm also doing it for the charity angle as I think it is a worthwhile one to donate to