You hear about people doing smart things at MIT, but don't always realize the results of that work. Pictured here, the $100 laptop aimed at spreading the information age anywhere in the world. Much research and labor has gone into building a device that serves multiple purposes, is rugged, and fairly inexpensive to operate.

Possessing a 500Mhz processor, 128mb of RAM, flash storage, and built-in ad-hoc-able wireless, this green machine can perform all sorts of educational tasks. It runs a Linux OS, and (believe it or not) can be powered by winding it up like a child's toy. Speak-n-Spell, eat your heart out.

Still in production and testing, the efforts of many are materializing to bring fast-paced interactive learning to those who could never dream of affording it. One portion of the program is suggesting that it also be sold to the general public. Such individuals would be required to pay the price of two, one for themselves, and one to be sent to an underprivileged child somewhere in the world.

Nicely done! Keep up the good work!