Laptop OLPC XO One Per Child Notebook
May 2, 2009 | Component, Computer, Electronics, Notebook | 1 CommentA new initiative called One laptop Per Child aims to achieve cost-down, entry level book into the hands of children in developing countries. The XO-1 is the first notebook PC Project One laptop Per Child.
The mission of the OLPC to create educational opportunities for the poorest children around the world by providing each child with a rugged, low cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaboration, joy and power of self-learning. When children have access to this type of tool, they engage in their own education. They learn, share, create, and collaborate. They become connected to each other, the world and a brighter future.
Original vision of Nicholas Negroponte was selling $ 100 laptop for parts of the world not as fortunate as others. The XO-1 skyrocketed to a laptop $ 200 but there are some very interesting features like an LCD Dual-mode: black and white for a content and a high resolution color display slightly lower resolution.
XO-1 Laptop Specification:
* Processor: 433MHz AMD Geode
* Display: 7.5″ LCD 1200×900 (black and white)/800×600 (color)
* RAM: 256MB DDR333
* HD/Storage: 1GB Flash w/ SD Expansion slot
* Wireless: 802.11b/g and 802.11s Mesh
* Ports: 3 USB, Headphone, Microphone
* Battery: 3.1Ah 6.5v
* AC Adapter: 12v @1.42A, 100-240v switching
* Dimensions: 9.52 x 8.97 x 1.26″
* Weight: 3lbs 2.2oz
* Price $400 with the “Give One, Get One” program ($200 per laptop)
