A special for WYS that may make her feel better:

Researchers Unveil $100 Laptop for Schoolkids, By Andy Sullivan, Reuters, November 16, 2005. It comes with a hand crank for when the batteries go dead.

(Performance is a bit low.)

Jon - some very good stuff on that battery site. They also do chargers, but only heavy duty stuff. Not too techy for most to get some use either.

John