Dell's new low-cost PCs for emerging markets

As promised, Dell unveiled several new computers Wednesday made specifically for emerging PC markets like China and India.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10026957-92.html?tag=mncol;title

This article describes Dell's creation of inexpensive computers, so that they may be more easily available to citizens in countries who have not had the opportunity to own computers before.
"There are four new models in all under the Vostro line--two laptops and two desktops. The notebooks will start at $475, and the desktops at $440, and will be available in more than 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe."

I found this article particularly interesting due to the fact that "One Laptop, One Child" was mentioned in class, and this is another possibility to contribute to that program. Making technology available to more people than ever before will help to contribute to a globalized economy and greater information sharing. I look forward to see what new ideas come out of areas of the world that were never before