Gateway, the low-cost computer maker that competes with Dell, has already said it expected lower than expected sales in the fourth quarter of the year.
As an example of this collaboration, the City of Seattle has proposed implementation of the Great Student Initiative, an effort to form new partnerships with information, communication and technology companies including Microsoft, Comcast, One Economy and lenders to provide low-cost, high-speed Internet access, computer, software and services for low-income students in the Seattle Public Schools.
Also at CES, Marvell and OLPC showcased the first prototype of the X0 3.0, a lowcost, low power rugged tablet computer designed for education in emerging markets.