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so that it recharge when not in use. |
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: neat idea, but would that not wear out the battery quicker? |
: neat idea, but would that not wear out the battery quicker? |
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== Follow-on or Replacement? == |
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Is the XO-2 meant as a follow-on to the current product or as a replacement for it? |
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To me the two seem quite different. The XO-2 seems more 'book-like' It seems more designed for more passive 'reception' of information (browse and read) rather than creation (etoys and pippy). |
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It also seems to be aimed younger -- smaller, lighter, simpler. |
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If this is an add-on, I see nothing wrong in this. They could be pitched to different markets and needs, and it demonstrates another direction that child-friendly computing can go. |
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As a replacement, I'm more concerned. Due to what I see as its more passive nature, I wonder if this represents a backing away by OLPC from the 'constructionist tool' approach of the original XO. |
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[[User:Rmyers|Rmyers]] 16:40, 27 May 2008 (EDT) |
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Revision as of 20:40, 27 May 2008
learning
Q. Other than the lower price, how will the new features impact the learning experience? --Walter 06:30, 22 May 2008 (EDT)
UI
Q. Will XO-2 run a next-gen version of the Sugar UI, or will it be running Windows XP? -- 12:13, 22 May 2008 (EST)
Other questions
Q. Will XO-2 have a...
- GPS unit?
- built-in handle?
- repositionable camera?
- longer battery life?
thank you. 20:27, 22 May 2008 (EDT)
yet more questions
Q. will the XO-2 ...
- be as physically durable as its forerunner?
- have the same mesh range without the ears?
- come with a tablet pen?
- be scratch-resistant/easy to keep clean, considering all the finger- and (likely) dirt-touching going on?
- be able to adjust the brightness of each screen separately, to account for the glare of the monitor?
-- 1:15, 23 May 2008 (EST)
screen specs?
- Same pixel format as the XO-1 or something else?
- Good pixel count? 1920x1080 (HDTV) is good for media compatibility, and the 960x540 you get with 2x upscaling is good for the web
- Resolution? 254 DPI is pretty much ideal. It's 0.1 mm pitch, allowing the screen to be an exact size in mm.
- Touch resolution?
- Pressure sensitivity? (so kids are encouraged to crack the screen)
USB
I don't recommend that you put in USB. Extensions like mice and keyboards probably won't be necesary anyway. For external memory, xD or SD would be better. 68.144.170.184 18:51, 23 May 2008 (EDT)
Suggestions
What about covering the outside with solar cells, so that it recharge when not in use.
- neat idea, but would that not wear out the battery quicker?
Follow-on or Replacement?
Is the XO-2 meant as a follow-on to the current product or as a replacement for it?
To me the two seem quite different. The XO-2 seems more 'book-like' It seems more designed for more passive 'reception' of information (browse and read) rather than creation (etoys and pippy).
It also seems to be aimed younger -- smaller, lighter, simpler.
If this is an add-on, I see nothing wrong in this. They could be pitched to different markets and needs, and it demonstrates another direction that child-friendly computing can go.
As a replacement, I'm more concerned. Due to what I see as its more passive nature, I wonder if this represents a backing away by OLPC from the 'constructionist tool' approach of the original XO.
Rmyers 16:40, 27 May 2008 (EDT)