Cheap Linux PCs may Rival One Laptop Per Child (PC World)

Cheap Linux PCs may Rival One Laptop Per Child (PC World)
PC World - As component prices drop, the aggressive pricing of commercial Linux notebooks could hamper efforts by One Laptop Per Child to supply inexpensive laptops to children in developing markets.

Production begins for schoolkid laptops (AP)
AP - The One Laptop Per Child Program, which hopes to spread sub-$200 computers to schoolchildren in developing countries, has reached a milestone with the start of mass production.

Sony Introduces Eco-...
...ay introduced four new VAIO notebook computers in unusual colors and patterns, like leopard print and floral, to reflect their environment...

Espresso Book Machine
Notebook computers are great — but they try to do too many things, the battery life is still too short, and it still is too expensive...

Voltaic™ Converter Solar Charging Bag
all handheld electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, 2-way radios, PDAs and MP3s (not designed to charge notebook computers). The bag also comes with a USB adapter and 10 other standard adapters for common cell phones and other devices. Tags: voltaic converter

China's Founder agrees to preinstall Windows on more PCs (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Founder Technology Group, China's second-largest PC maker, agreed to preinstall Windows Vista on laptop computers and commercial desktops, closing a loophole in an earlier deal with Microsoft that potentially exempted commercial PCs from agreements to preinstall Windows.