Cheap Kids' Laptop: 'Ultimate Learning Tool' (PC World)

Cheap Kids' Laptop: 'Ultimate Learning Tool' (PC World)
PC World - If the One Laptop Project keeps its promises, the small green US$100 laptop could very well revolutionize teaching in developing nations. Computerworld Denmark asked Jan Soelberg, an expert from the school of education at the University of Aarhus, to try the computer.

Lenovo 3000 N100 15.4″ Notebook Computer - $579.99
Office Depot has the Lenovo 3000 N100 15.4″ Widescreen Notebook Computer for $579.99 shipped after $300 in rebates (9/30). Click here for the

Smartphones Get More Accurate Battery Gauge (PC World)
PC World - Texas Instruments has adapted its fuel gauge laptop battery technology to work in smart phone or PDAs. The technology will allow users to accurately gauge how much runtime is left in their mobile devices.

Gartner: PC Shipments on Track for Growth This Year (PC World)
PC World - Lower prices and the improved performance of laptops will fuel continued growth in PC sales this year and next, despite concerns a recession could be on the horizon for the U.S., market analyst Gartner Inc. predicted Thursday.