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;
Analog- and DC-data input (unfiltered microphone jack);
SD/MMC memory slot
,"* 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:
* Fluorescent backlight (not replaceable, mercury in backlight)
Network	802.11b/g wireless
802.11s mesh-networked
* 0.4W WiFi operating power;
* 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)
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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)
* Windows GUI (pending)
* uses existing education applications currently available in schools (and many new ones!)
* uses existing developer tools to support new application development
* easier 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
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 (pending)
* 150 cm drop test on hard steel (details in spec)
* 50C operating temperature (pending UL certification)	* No moving parts (except for fan)
* 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 (pending) the highest ranking possible for a laptop demonstrating its minimal environmental impact. (www.epeat.net)
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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 avialble.	System and parts ship ahead (mix of units and FRU ""field Replaceable Units""), percentage depends on distributor (typical 3%).
Service and Support	Local OEM 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