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ubergizmo.com - 10/13/2009

Pedal-powered OLPC XO laptop

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Just when you thought that the OLPC XO laptop had the power requirements of a sloth in hibernation, along comes a method to keep the device juiced while you work - via pedal power. OLPC Afghanistan came up with such a prototype that connects a hand crank to a pedal, giving you the ...

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olpcnews.com - 10/13/2009

OLPC Afghanistan's Pedal Powered Progress

— olpcnews.com — OLPC Afghanistan; now running for about the last year has a few technical updates we'd like to share with the community. Sustainable Working Human Power as you use the XO! Just this morning we tested the first prototype - the PAIWASTOON team that ... (more) OLPC Afghanistan's Pedal Powered Progress

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wired.com - 10/20/2009

Pedal-Mounted, Pedal-Powered Lights

— wired.com — I know. More bike lights. My excuse is that winter is a-coming and any way of getting cyclists to brighten up their rides is a good one. Today’s bike lamp product is the Dosun J-1 Safety Pedal (or “Safty” pedal, as it is ... (more) Pedal-Mounted, Pedal-Powered Lights

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L’OLPC XO, un portable pour les cyclistes…
Le Journal du Geek — OLPC Afghanistan vient de présenter un prototype de portable fonctionnant de manière très basique, puisqu’il vous faudra pédaler pour le faire tourner… Toujours utile en cas d’hibernation forcée, mais honnêtement, ça semble assez peu pratique quand même. Imaginez rédiger un courrier sous Word en pédalant. Difficile de garder sa concentration hein ? via ubergizmo Partager : ...