Do the world s poor children really need a 100 laptop
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Do the World's Poor Children Really Need a $100 Laptop?
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab's chairman has introduced the $100 laptop to the global stage. But is it truly necessary?
MIT established a non-profit organization, One Laptop Per Child, to create, produce, and distribute laptops at cost. These will be provided to governments and issued to schoolchildren, ensuring one laptop per child. The laptops are designed to be durable, Linux-based, and energy-efficient, able to operate with just hand-cranking for power.
Internet connectivity options include Wi-Fi, WiMax, 3G, satellites, and traditional phone lines. With deregulation and emerging telecommunications markets, connectivity may soon become more accessible and affordable in developing countries.
The $100 laptop represents a remarkable achievement, offering a robust, versatile device at a cost that developing nations can afford. This innovation was long thought impossible by industry leaders.
Proponents argue that investing in children’s education is paramount, as children are a society's greatest asset. Education is seen as a fundamental solution to issues like disease, natural disasters, war, and poverty. Many educators believe that effective learning is fueled by curiosity and the ability to self-teach. Networked learning, enhanced by technology and internet access, has proven to be highly beneficial.
The economics of the $100 laptop work like this: Typically, about half of a laptop's price covers sales, marketing, distribution, and profit margins. By bypassing the retail market and selling directly to governments without profit motives, costs are significantly reduced.
The most expensive component is the display. MIT's E-Ink technology, potentially costing as little as 10 cents per square inch, provides clear, daylight-readable resolution. The laptop’s processor, memory, and power are minimized, focusing on essential tasks like browsing, email, and word processing, powered by open-source, lightweight software.
The $100 laptop is set to become a reality. As for whether it's a good idea, the evidence strongly suggests it is, though sociologists’ insights are still forthcoming.
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