Retail: Difference between revisions
(New article) |
(Add quotation) |
||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
OLPC has stated that it is talking to many of the well-known computer vendors about a retail version of the Laptop. Please do not expect an announcement before the middle of 2007, when full production is scheduled to start. |
OLPC has stated that it is talking to many of the well-known computer vendors about a retail version of the Laptop. Please do not expect an announcement before the middle of 2007, when full production is scheduled to start. |
||
"The bottom line is that our mission is learning, not laptops. While we will be working with a commercial partner at some point for both machines and interesting parts--we've been looking at models where by the commercial side can help drive down the cost for the kids--our immediate priority is the non-commercial machine." --[[User:Walter|Walter]] (copied from [[Ask OLPC a Question]]) |
|||
Revision as of 23:39, 28 October 2006
Pledgebank
'Others have already started a website that sells our laptop for $300, so the balance of money can be used to support the poorest children.'
Please understand that you can pre-order a Laptop there, but you can't get a delivery date yet.
Vendors
OLPC has stated that it is talking to many of the well-known computer vendors about a retail version of the Laptop. Please do not expect an announcement before the middle of 2007, when full production is scheduled to start.
"The bottom line is that our mission is learning, not laptops. While we will be working with a commercial partner at some point for both machines and interesting parts--we've been looking at models where by the commercial side can help drive down the cost for the kids--our immediate priority is the non-commercial machine." --Walter (copied from Ask OLPC a Question)