MIT Unveils $100 Laptop Design

A $100 laptop, for all the world’s children.
This is a fantastic idea. I might want a couple for myself.

As the lengthy title of this article implies, I’m going to rant a bit about how most laptop shells (the plastic casing comprised of the plastic bottom, back, and palmrest) are made not only out of brittle, fragile materials but are also designed apparently by some group that believes planned obsolescence is a good thing.

Ok, first off, I love my PowerBook. Never before have I had a computer that was such a joy to use. It is not a perfect computer, but it has easily been my favorite.
One issue that has plagued my PowerBook since I purchased it 6-months ago has been connectivity issues with my wireless [...]




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