Something of interest: Sub-$100 laptop design unveiled

As long as it's balanced against the tendency for globalization to seek to exploit the weakest and those with the least "voice", this technology would be very helpful in developing countries; it would extend educational opportunities as well as expand a student's connectedness to the world beyond.

Ruggedized and with a "crank" to charge internal batteries when the electricity supply is unreliable (I am unsure of the designs ability to accommodate a child's disability due to disease or maiming--something to look into).

Still, with interest comes investment and the hope that there will be opportunities to learn productive (social as well as economical) skills.