Review: Low-Cost Laptops for Third-World

By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer, Electronic Devices / Consumer & Gadgets

The Intel Classmate PC is seen in this undated photo provided by Intel Corp. Little, cheap and sturdy, low-cost laptops aimed at bringing technology to developing countries are transforming lives for needy kids in remote and impoverished places, but don't expect them to do much for high-tech kids in the U.S. (AP Photo/Intel Corp.)

(AP) -- Little, cheap and sturdy, laptops designed to bring technology to the children of developing countries are rolling out after years of promises. But don't expect them to do much for high-tech kids in the U.S.

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