Jan 12, 2012

XO-3 Tablet: A durable and low-cost device for children of developing nations

xo 3 low cost tablet 

The XO-3 tablet by the one laptop per child project has been designed by Yves Behar and will be distributed all over the world in developing nations. This will ensure that better education is provided to children in these areas. The tablet has an 8-inch screen and will be quite durable. It will be a low-power gadget, which gives the XO-3 an Eco-friendly trait. This will not only save power but also money. The low-cost tablet will be preloaded with saved versions of Wikipedia content, making sure that proper educational services are provided at places that don’t have any internet access. OLPC will also provide compatibility with other offline content applications that will be developed by a third party.

OLPC is also developing a case that will come embedded with a battery pack and a 4-watt solar panel. This panel will harness energy from the sun and charge the tablet in a clean and green way. One can also charge the laptop with the help of a hand-cranked charger or an everyday electrical outlet. The xo-3 tablet will make sure that children in developing nations don’t remain deprived of excellent education facilities. 

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