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XO Laptops: Give 1 Get 1

September 24, 2007 by Josh - New Hampshire  
Filed under News-ish, Tech

XO Laptop

Wait! Before you exit this article because there’s a lack of T&A, read on - it’s for a good cause you selfish prick.

Talk about no child left behind: the creators of XO Laptops, budget laptops for children, are rolling out a campaign on November 12 - “Give 1 Get 1″ - focused on helping 3rd world countries become up-to-date on global technology.

American and Canadian consumers will have the chance to purchase an XO Laptop for $399 with a second laptop being sent out to child in a 3rd world country in need of one. The exported XO is tax-deductible and a remarkable deal all-around, considering.

I wholeheartedly applaud the reasoning and value of these XO Laptops. At first look, they look like cheapo Mac knockoffs, and they are…in their own charming way. Sure, I know that Macs are sleek and stylish while high-end PCs are stacked with power - but keep in mind that XO Laptops are for kids. The last thing spoiled, wise-ass 9-year-olds need is a loaded laptop; they just need a slab of colorful plastic for basic typing and surfing. Read more