Classmate and XO Laptop
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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 | ||
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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) | |
| ,"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) | ||
| * 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 | |
| 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 | |