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OLPC Announces $100 XO 3.0 Tablet

Marvell announced today that its announced today that its technology is used in the next version of One Laptop per Child tablets education.

Tablet is to go into production shortly after the presentation at CES, and given to children in developing countries. On paper, this seems a much better alternative to compress Akash Government of India.

Edward McNierney, chief technology officer, said the organization will be available to customers in March 2012, with over 75,000 units already ordered by the OLPC project in Uruguay and Nicaragua.

The XO 3.0 is based on numerous technological advances that we did with the XO 1.75, including Marvell PXA618 processor, the use of the Navy, resulting in a significant reduction in energy consumption a critical issue for students in the developed world,McNierney says.

Powered by Marvell PXA618 SOC Marina, XO 3.0 will be available with 512 MB of RAM, 8-inch PixelQi (LCD option also available) with 1024 x 768. You can run Android or companies Suger operating system (Linux tailored for children). It is expected that a price of $ 100 to keep prices affordable for students around the world.

The XO 3.0 will also include tablet Marvell PXA618 processor and SOC SOC ARMADA Avastar Wi-Fi. Other features include the ability to load from solar panels, handles, and other alternative sources of energy. It features a sunlight-readable screen and can run either Android or Linux.