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===Why did I see a different price somewhere for the XO laptop?=== |
===Why did I see a different price somewhere for the XO laptop?=== |
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$200 |
Currently, $200 is the bundled price for a donated XO laptop computer. This price includes the shipping cost to the recipient country. |
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===How much do you recommend I donate?=== |
===How much do you recommend I donate?=== |
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===Do I get a laptop computer with my donation?=== |
===Do I get a laptop computer with my donation?=== |
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No. The ''Give one Get one program'' ended in December. |
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Not at this time. Your donation will be used exclusively to expand the programs, reach, and overall mission of One Laptop Per Child. Your generous contribution will help us manufacture and distribute more laptop computers for children in need. Beginning November 12th, you will have the separate opportunity to get an XO laptop computer for your child as well as give a laptop to another child for only $399 dollars. |
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===When do you anticipate these laptop computers reaching the market?=== |
===When do you anticipate these laptop computers reaching the market?=== |
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Our schedule is to have units ready for shipment by late 2007. A limited number of laptop computers will be available for purchase in North America for a limited time from November 12th |
Our schedule is to have units ready for shipment by late 2007. A limited number of laptop computers will be available for purchase in North America for a limited time from November 12th. They will initially only be available as part of a Give 1 Get 1 initiative. Participants in Give One, Get One will be able to buy two laptop computers for $399 (plus $24.95 for domestic shipping); one XO will be distributed to a child in one of the Least Developed Countries, and one will be sent to the participant. The program has been extended so that orders can be placed through December 31, 2007. See: [http://laptopgiving.org/en/index.php] [[User:Gregorio|Gregorio]] 10:58, 11 December 2007 (EST) |
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===How can I buy a laptop computer?=== |
===How can I buy a laptop computer?=== |
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Laptop computers are not for sale at this time. The ''Give One, Get One program'' ended in December. |
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Laptop computers are not for sale at this time. We are planning a Give 1 Get 1 initiative. Essentially, consumers will be able to buy two laptop computers for $399. One will be distributed to a child in need and you will receive the other one. A very limited number of laptop computers will be available for this promotion beginning November 12th. If you are interested in receiving updates about this initiative, we can put you on our email list. You will only be able to take advantage of this promotion by calling this toll-free telephone number, or visiting our website on or after November 12th. |
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===Will these laptop computers be available for purchase in retail stores?=== |
===Will these laptop computers be available for purchase in retail stores?=== |
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===Do you accept corporate or in-kind donations of goods and services?=== |
===Do you accept corporate or in-kind donations of goods and services?=== |
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Yes. Please |
Yes. Please email "help AT laptop.org" |
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===If I Give |
===If I Give a laptop, can I be connected with an individual laptop recipient in some way?=== |
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'''It seems that you can't, but I am not sure''' |
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Latest revision as of 21:18, 26 August 2009
How will my donation be used?
Your donation will be used to expand the programs, reach, and overall mission of One Laptop Per Child. Currently, One Laptop Per Child is able to allocate 95 cents of each dollar raised to acquire and distribute laptop computers for children in need.
Why did I see a different price somewhere for the XO laptop?
Currently, $200 is the bundled price for a donated XO laptop computer. This price includes the shipping cost to the recipient country.
How much do you recommend I donate?
Any amount that you donate will help us provide laptop computers to children in need in the developing world. Every $200 dollars donated will provide a deserving child with a laptop computer of their own.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. The OLPC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN# 20-5471780). As such, financial contributions may be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine the extent of tax deductibility.
Do I get a laptop computer with my donation?
No. The Give one Get one program ended in December.
When do you anticipate these laptop computers reaching the market?
Our schedule is to have units ready for shipment by late 2007. A limited number of laptop computers will be available for purchase in North America for a limited time from November 12th. They will initially only be available as part of a Give 1 Get 1 initiative. Participants in Give One, Get One will be able to buy two laptop computers for $399 (plus $24.95 for domestic shipping); one XO will be distributed to a child in one of the Least Developed Countries, and one will be sent to the participant. The program has been extended so that orders can be placed through December 31, 2007. See: [1] Gregorio 10:58, 11 December 2007 (EST)
How can I buy a laptop computer?
Laptop computers are not for sale at this time. The Give One, Get One program ended in December.
Will these laptop computers be available for purchase in retail stores?
Not at this time.
Will the Give 1 Get 1 initiative be available in other countries also?
We are starting in the US and Canada. We will try to expand the program globally over time.
Will these Laptop feature local keyboard setup, if interest from one particular country is sufficient?
We work with people in country on all aspects of localization, including the keyboard.
Do you accept corporate or in-kind donations of goods and services?
Yes. Please email "help AT laptop.org"
If I Give a laptop, can I be connected with an individual laptop recipient in some way?
It seems that you can't, but I am not sure