# Social Keychain PCs The XO-3 Laptop for the One Laptop Per Child Project By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-3-laptop References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/22/xo-3-by-fuseproject/) & [fuseproject](http://www.fuseproject.com/) A new and super [affordable computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-plus-514), the XO-3 laptop, has been unveiled for the One Laptop Per Child project, which aims to provide education and access to information to children around the world. The XO-3 laptop is designed by Yves Béhar of design studio fuseproject, and retails for only $75 USD. The design itself is light and flat with a semi-flexible—and therefore very durable—plastic screen. Here's some more info about the functionality of the XO-3 laptop: **Implications** - The XO-3 is effective in a way many other companies can only aspire to be. IT supports a variety of uses that increase the efficacy of youth learning, including a horizontal book mode and [portrait reading mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epaper-computer). The XO-3 laptop is the wave of the future -- technology and community improvement in one fell swoop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Education Technology:** The XO-3 laptop for the One Laptop Per Child Project offers affordable education technology resources for children globally. - **Durable Technology:** The semi-flexible plastic screen design of the XO-3 laptop presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for durable technology products. - **Youth Learning Enhancement:** The XO-3 laptop promotes youth learning enhancement through its various features including portrait reading mode and horizontal book mode. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** The XO-3 laptop contributes to the education technology industry with its effective design and affordable cost. - **Electronic Devices:** The XO-3 laptop's semi-flexible plastic screen design could be applied to electronic devices industry for the production of more durable products. - **Community Development:** The One Laptop Per Child Project demonstrates the role of community development programs in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-in-One Low-Cost Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-12.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Three-in-One Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-laptop.md) - [Advanced Education-Focused Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-2.md) - [Ultrathin AI-Accelerated Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-slim-7x.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [Classroom-Focused Student Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-se.md) - [Classroom-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pro-x360-fortis.md) - [Ecologically Conscious Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laptop.md)