Classmate and XO Laptop

A comparison between the XO Laptop and the Intel Classmate
Hardware Overview	OLPC XO	Intel Powered Classmate PC 1.0
Price($)	$188 ex works
Availability	Now	Now
Boot/Resume Time	<0.16 s (resume) Laptop is “always on” for mesh network; boot once a week or month; always resume for instant on.	~60 seconds boot time / ~15 seconds (resume)
Weight	<1.5Kg	1.45Kg
Dimensions	245mm (9.65") × 230mm (9") × 30.5mm (1.2") • Small form factors that easily fit in a student's backpack	240mm × 185mm × 40mm (excluding handles) • Small form factors that easily fit in a student's backpack
MOTHERBOARD
Processor	AMD Geode LX700 0.8W, lead-free	ULV Dothan ZC 900MHz, lead free
Cache	128 KB L2 cache	No L2 cache
Chipset	AMD CS5536 South Bridge, lead-free, 2D and 3D Graphics Capabilities	915GMS, lead free, 2D and 3D Graphics Capabilities
Memory	256MB DDR1 333MHz	256MB DDRII 400Mhz
Storage	1 GB NAND flash	1GB NAND flash
Ports	• Wide-range DC power (10–19V); • 3 USB-2.0 ports; • Audio I/O; • SD card slot • Analog- and DC-data input (unfiltered microphone jack);	• DC power (20 volt input) • RJ45 Ethernet • 2 USB 2.0 • Audio I/O • SD/MMC Memory Slot
OTHER HARDWARE
Display	• 7.5"" diagonal dual-mode screen • 3:4 aspect ratio • compliant with industry display standards • screen won 2007 Popular Science “Best of What's New Award” • 6" × 4.5" viewing area • B&W sunlight-readable mode; ~SXGA (1200×900 (200dpi) NATIVE) • Color transmissive mode; ~WVGA (~800×600 (133dpi) NATIVE) • LED backlight (replaceable by a child: ~$2 and 2 screws); • No mercury in backlight; • 0.2- 1W with backlight on • 0.1W with backlight off (in sunlight-readable mode) • scalar allows higher and lower resolution to be put on the screen via compression or panning.	• 7"" diagonal screen, compliant with industry display standards • 6.1" × 3.4" viewing area • Color LCD WVGA • Resolutions: (800x480 (135 dpi)) (800x600 (pan or compress/downscale)) (640x480) • Fluorescent backlight (not replaceable, mercury in backlight)
Network	802.11b/g wireless 802.11s mesh-networked • 0.4W WiFi operating power; • up to 2.3Km range (as measured in Australian outback); • mesh operates autonomously, is compatible with 801.11s today, and will continue to be compatible with 802.11s as it is finalized	802.11b/g wireless • ~10W WiFi operating power (no - .8W) • 10/100 Ethernet
Touchpad	Capacitive-finger touch-pad 6" resistive drawing tablet for stylus use	Capacitive finger touch-pad, 1000 points/in, 0.2 X 0.7 mm • Pegasus NoteTaker (optional $23 add't), 100 DPI resoution, ~1s delay, battery required
Audio	Integrated 2-channel audio; stereo speakers and microphone	Integrated 2-channel audio stereo speakers and microphone
Built-in Camera	Integrated still- and motion-capture camera (640×480)	"none
Lock Mechanism	Bitfrost firmware anti-theft system • Handle-bar holes for end-user-provided locks	Anti-theft mechanism on trusted platform module (TPM) • Kensington† lock port
Keyboard	Localized keyboards, 80 keys	Localized keyboards, 77 keys
Other	• Existing, rapid high quality, video and audio editing with integrated video camera • Microphone-input can be used for AC and DC input (to turn XO into a real functioning oscilloscope) (optional probe <$1 added cost)	Capable of rapid, quality video processing
SOFTWARE
OS	All major versions of Linux (Windows† XP (pending; additional cost $3)	Windows† XP Pro (add'l cost TBD) • Windows Professional as standard offering • Multiple versions of Linux
Security	Bitfrost: • protection against virus, malware • theft prevention	Hardware-based theft prevention using Trusted Platform Module (TPM Infineon)
Graphical User Interface	Sugar: • sharing and collaboration core experience; • ad-hoc or server based; • visibility into what others are doing; • learning and building things together; • deeply integrated into mesh/hardware; • language-independent icons; • Fedora and all other major Linux GUIs (including Mandriva, Metasys, Pixart, Ubunta, RedHat, Tuquito and many others) • WindowsTM GUI (pending) • uses existing education applications currently available in schools (and many new ones!) • uses existing developer tools to support new application development • easy to use tools for editing, publishing and web browsing in addition to standard tools for these and other purposes	Windows†, Mandriva†, Metasys† • Other Linux ((PixArt, Ubuntu, Tuquito, Redhat) • uses existing educations applications currently available in schools • uses existing developer tools to support new application developments • uses standard tools for editing, publishing and web browsing
Software Application Feature Set	Student-to-student and teacher-to-student and teacher-to-teacher collaboration: • Collaborate in real time in web browser, document editing, and multimedia activities; • Shared desktop: student-to-student and teacher-to-student; • Journal to share and monitor activity and progress; • ”Learning learning” and “hard fun” pedagogy; • Share files, share applications, peer-to-peer; • Group chat, 1:1 chat; • Live broadcast/streaming multimedia; • Parent/Teacher policy settings (via OLPC server); • Multimedia tools and digital pen with integrated stylus touch-pad; • Automated-backup tools; • Anti-virus • peer-to-peer, mesh, and ad hoc networking • theft prevention • Content and web caching; • School management software (Moodle on OLPC server); • Support for thousands of existing and future Windows (pending) and Linux applications and content	School Management Software that supports both Teacher-to-student and student-to-student collaborations: Streams Multimedia, Share Desktop - Teacher & Student, Monitor Activity & Progress, Student Testing, Share Files, Group Chat & Teaching, Class Model Management, Live Broadcast • Allows for teachers to place students in collaborative groupings and individual/private text feedback from teacher to student • Supports classroom management to ensure appropriate, safe and on task usage • Parent/Teacher policy settings • Multimedia tools and digital pen • Anti-virus • Web caching • Peer to peer and ad hoc networking • Theft Prevention • Support for thousands of existing & future Windows†/Linux Applications & Content
Programming environments	Full support of Linux and in addition to full support of Windows XP (pending) • Pygame; • Python; • full integration of Etoys/Squeak	Full support of Windows† and Linux
Email	gmail accounts for all (and standard Linux email apps); Windows Outlook Express email client (POP3 and IMAP) (pending)	Outlook Express e-mail client (POP3 and IMAP accounts); gmail
Text to speech tools	Support for text to speech tools based on Linux and Windows	Support for text-to-speech tools based on Windows or Linux
Content	Supports worldwide and locally developed content • Partnerships with Wikipedia, Internet Archive, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, WFP, Library of Congress, etc.	Supports worldwide and locally developed content
POWER
Power Supply	NiMH battery pack: • 4–8 hrs; • 2000 cycles; • burns at 100C; • replacement cost ~$10 • charge time 1.3 hours LiFeP battery pack: • 5–10 hrs; • 2000 cycles; • burns at 100C; • replacement cost ~$10 • charge time = 1.5 hours BOTH Batteries compatible with OLPC multi-battery charger	Li-ion battery pack: • Removable and replaceable (requires screw driver, best if serviced to replace) • Lasts 4-5 hours (6-cells version) • Charges 100% in 3h • 500 cycle, Replacement: ~$40 plus shipping and logistics every ~18 months • Burns at 1000C & Li-Ion chemistry safety
Alternative power input	Wide range AC/DC power input: • car-battery charge; • solar recharge (optional: $12 for 5W, $120 for 50W); • hand-crank recharge (optional: ~$11 for 8W); • pull-string recharge (optional: ~$10 for 8W); • foot-pedal recharge (optional: ~$150 for 50W); • multibattery-charging (optional: ~$150 for 20 batteries every 2 hours)	No alternative power input except for adapter
Typical Laptop Power Draw	0.5W mesh mode; (1W ebook Mode (idle)); 2–4W typical; 4–6W power user (max) CPU and motherboard turn off (while screen and mesh remain on – for power savings)	~9-10.5W idle; ~15W average (Mobilemark 2005 Office Productivity); ~20W power user (max); CPU throttling for power saving
Power Adapter	17 W; Supports unconditioned power: • 2–3KV spike protection; • 300V peak; • Frequencies as low as 35 Hz, etc.	100~240 input and 20V (65W)
MECHANICAL
Form Factor	Laptop mode: • clamshell; • E-book mode: transformer hinge wraparound portrait mode; • Multimedia mode: games-machine mode; • Television mode: keyboard behind screen; • Mesh-router mode: closed	Laptop mode: clamshell
Industrial Design	Designed for K-12 education in the developing world: • Numerous international design awards: • Permanent Collection of the Cooper Hewitt; Museum of Modern Art in New York.;2007 INDEX award (largest European design award), etc, • 400 unique color combinations for easy recognition in a classroom||Designed for K–12 Education: • Spill-resistance certified (ISO IP/42) • Rugged and durable certified (IEC 68.2.32)
Ruggedness	• No moving parts (including no fan); • Rubber-sealed keyboard, touch-pad; • Sealed in closed position; • Humidity- and dust-resistant ports; • ISO IP/42 compliant • 150 cm drop test on hard steel (details in spec) • 50C operating temperature (pending UL certification)	• Fan, but no other moving parts • Water-resistant keyboard • Spill-resitance certified (ISO IP/42) • IEC 68.2.32 compliant (describes drops of 1m to 1.2m on hard concrete) • 45C Operating temperature
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Impact	• Energy Star 4.0 Category A qualified • EPEAT Gold: the highest ranking possible for a laptop demonstrating its minimal environmental impact. (www.epeat.net)
POST SALES
Warranty	Spare systems and parts ship ahead • 1% extra systems included in standard laptop price; • 2–5% laptops (~$1.75–7.00 additional cost); • >5% on single part is considered catastrophic failure and will be addressed by Quanta • 3 year warranty available.	System and parts ship ahead (mix of units and FRU ""field Replaceable Units""), percentage depends on distributor (typical 3%).
Service and Support	Local support; Quanta and OLPC help; • Easy to take apart; • Spare screws; • 24/7 help-desk; • Camera and microphone for online support	Local OEM supports customer; ODM and Intel support LOEM
MANUFACTURING
System	Manufactured by Quanta Computer, world's largest laptop manufacturer; • Local manufacturing and assembly available at high volume (~1M unit/month scale)	ECS, local manufacturing and assembly available through SKDs

Classmate data were provided to OLPC by Intel.