Turns out the OLPC foundation isn’t done innovating. Not only does the group plan to include 2 touch panels in the next generation XO Laptop due out in 2010, but the XO 2 will feature some of the latest touchscreen innovations, including support for multi-touch and haptic feedback.
What that means is that you’ll receive actual tactile feedback when you perform actions like pressing a key on a virtual on-screen keyboard. And you’ll be able to hit two keys at once, which comes in handy when you want to hit the Shift, Ctrl, or other keys.
Honestly, now that trackpads and touchscreens are starting to incorporate multi-touch capabilities, it seems pretty obvious that most, if not all future laptops will include multi-touch. While I’m not 100% convinced it’s necessary on devices like the iPhone where you can use two fingers to make pictures larger and smaller, multi-touch will be a killer feature for applications like on-screen keyboards or musical applications.
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- TypeNetbook
- Screen size7.5 inches
- Screen resolution1200 x 900
- Processor speed433 MHz
- System RAM256 MB
- Maximum battery lifeUp to 6 hours
- Dimensions1.26 x 8.98 x 9.53 in
- Weight3.2 lb
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