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'''Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC'''<br>
'''Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC'''<br>
'''Production orders are being taken now''' <br>
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Note: Please do not email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you.
Note: Please do not email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you.
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay]'''
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay]'''

Revision as of 22:50, 28 December 2007

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Products for Q1 2008

We regret most products below will only be available to developing countries initially--except where noted (e.g. Weza's foot-powered Portable Energy Source).

Also see Peripherals for info on other products that may be in the works.

Multi-Battery Charger

Multi-Battery Charger


  • 15 Battery charger; approximately 2-3 hours for full charge
  • Input Power source: AC 100V-230V or DC 9V-30V, 30Amp
  • Two laptop power connections to keep a laptop powered while swapping batteries
  • Cost estimate: $230

For more details see: Multi channel battery charger

Prototypes/Demos available in February 2008
Allow 2-3 months for production quantities

Hand Powered Clamp Charger

Clamp Charger


  • Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 500mA
  • LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
  • Cable connects directly to XO laptop
  • Cost estimate: $13 each
  • File:OLPC clamp charger detailed spec.doc

Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC
Note: Please do not email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you. Manufacturer: Freeplay

Foot Power, Weza

Weza


  • Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts
  • Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery
  • Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle
  • Requires olpc specific cable to connect to XO laptop


Allow 2 months for production orders
Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $269.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: Freeplay


Active Antenna

Active Antenna
  • 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
  • Use 1-3 Active Antennas with a school server to create mesh channels for XO laptops
  • Can be used to extend the range of an XO laptop
  • Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector
  • Cost estimate: $15

For more details see Peripherals/Active Antenna

Prototypes available in January 2008

School Server Software

Can be loaded on a generic server.

  • LiveCD installation
  • Provides automatic Laptop backup and restore
  • Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities
  • Uplink for internet connectivity
  • Web caching for easy content retrieval
  • Cost: Open-source, freely available


Software available in December 2007

Solar Panels

Solar Panel Blanket


  • 5Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop charging
  • 7Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop, 40% faster charging time than 5W panel
  • 60W/17Volt blanket panel for lead acid 'car' battery; to be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
  • Cost estimate for 5W panel: $12
  • Cost estimate for 60W blanket: $150


These products are available today with a 6-8 week lead time on large orders
For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com