A comparison between the XO Laptop and the Intel Classmate
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Hardware Overview||OLPC XO||Intel Powered Classmate PC 1.0
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| Price($) |
$188 ex works |
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| Availability |
Now |
Now
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| 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)
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| Weight |
<1.5Kg |
1.45Kg
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| Dimensions |
245mm (9.65") × 230mm (9") × 30.5mm (1.2")
• Small form factors that easily fit in a student's backpack
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240mm × 185mm × 40mm (excluding handles)
• Small form factors that easily fit in a student's backpack
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MOTHERBOARD
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| Processor |
AMD Geode LX700 0.8W, lead-free |
ULV Dothan ZC 900MHz, lead free
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| Cache |
128 KB L2 cache |
No L2 cache
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| Chipset |
AMD CS5536 South Bridge, lead-free, 2D and 3D Graphics Capabilities |
915GMS, lead free, 2D and 3D Graphics Capabilities
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| Memory |
256MB DDR1 333MHz |
256MB DDRII 400Mhz
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| Storage |
1 GB NAND flash |
1GB NAND flash
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| Ports |
• Wide-range DC power (10–19V);
• 3 USB-2.0 ports;
• Audio I/O;
• Analog- and DC-data input (unfiltered microphone jack);
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• DC power (20 volt input)
• RJ45 Ethernet
• 2 USB 2.0
• Audio I/O
• SD/MMC Memory Slot
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OTHER HARDWARE
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| 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.
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• 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)
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| Network
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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
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802.11b/g wireless
• ~10W WiFi operating power (no - .8W)
• 10/100 Ethernet
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| Touchpad |
Capacitive-finger touch-pad
6" resistive drawing tablet for stylus use
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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
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| Audio |
Integrated 2-channel audio; stereo speakers and microphone
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Integrated 2-channel audio stereo speakers and microphone
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| Built-in Camera
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Integrated still- and motion-capture camera (640×480)
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"none
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| Lock Mechanism
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BitFrost firmware anti-theft system
• Handle-bar holes for end-user-provided locks
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Anti-theft mechanism on trusted platform module (TPM)
• Kensington† lock port
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| Keyboard
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Localized keyboards, 80 keys
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Localized keyboards, 77 keys
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| 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)
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Capable of rapid, quality video processing
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SOFTWARE
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| OS
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All major versions of Linux
(Windows† XP (pending; additional cost $3)
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Windows† XP Pro (add'l cost TBD)
• Windows Professional as standard offering
• Multiple versions of Linux
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| Security
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[[Bitfrost:
• protection against virus, malware
• theft prevention
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Hardware-based theft prevention using Trusted Platform Module (TPM Infineon)
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| Graphical User Interface
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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
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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
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| Software Application Feature Set
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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
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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
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| Programming environments
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Full support of Linux and in addition to full support of Windows XP (pending)
• Pygame;
• Python;
• full integration of Etoys/Squeak
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Full support of Windows† and Linux
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| Email
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gmail accounts for all
(and standard Linux email apps);
Windows Outlook Express email client (POP3 and IMAP) (pending)
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Outlook Express e-mail client (POP3 and IMAP accounts);
gmail
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| Text to speech tools
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Support for text to speech tools based on Linux and Windows
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Support for text-to-speech tools based on Windows or Linux
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| Content
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Supports worldwide and locally developed content
• Partnerships with Wikipedia, Internet Archive, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, WFP, Library of Congress, etc.
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Supports worldwide and locally developed content
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POWER
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| Power Supply
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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
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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
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| Alternative power input
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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)
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No alternative power input except for adapter
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| Typical Laptop Power Draw
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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)
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~9-10.5W idle; ~15W average (Mobilemark 2005 Office Productivity); ~20W power user (max); CPU throttling for power saving
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| Power Adapter
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17 W;
Supports unconditioned power:
• 2–3KV spike protection;
• 300V peak;
• Frequencies as low as 35 Hz, etc.
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100~240 input and 20V (65W)
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MECHANICAL
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| Form Factor
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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
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Laptop mode: clamshell
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| Industrial Design
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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)
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| Ruggedness
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• 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)
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• 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
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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| Environmental Impact
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• Energy Star 4.0 Category A qualified
• EPEAT Gold: the highest ranking possible for a laptop demonstrating its minimal environmental impact. (www.epeat.net)
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POST SALES
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| Warranty
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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.
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System and parts ship ahead (mix of units and FRU ""field Replaceable Units""), percentage depends on distributor (typical 3%).
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| Service and Support
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Local support; Quanta and OLPC help;
• Easy to take apart;
• Spare screws;
• 24/7 help-desk;
• Camera and microphone for online support
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Local OEM supports customer;
ODM and Intel support LOEM
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MANUFACTURING
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| System
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Manufactured by Quanta Computer, world's largest laptop manufacturer;
• Local manufacturing and assembly available at high volume (~1M unit/month scale)
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ECS, local manufacturing and assembly available through SKDs
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