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)
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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"")
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* Small form factors that easily fit in a student's backpack |
240mm × 185mm × 40mm (excluding handles)
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* 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);
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3 USB-2.0 ports;
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Audio I/O;
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Analog- and DC-data input (unfiltered microphone jack);
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SD/MMC memory slot
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,"* DC power (20 volt input)
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* RJ45 Ethernet
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* 2 USB 2.0
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* Audio I/O
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* SD/MMC Memory Slot
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OTHER HARDWARE
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Display |
* 7.5"" diagonal dual-mode screen
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* 3:4 aspect ratio
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* compliant with industry display standards
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* screen won 2007 Popular Science “Best of What's New Award”
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* 6"" × 4.5"" viewing area
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* B&W sunlight-readable mode; ~SXGA
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1200×900 (200dpi) NATIVE
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* Color transmissive mode; ~WVGA
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~800×600 (133dpi) NATIVE
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* LED backlight (replaceable by a child: ~$2 and 2 screws);
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* No mercury in backlight;
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* 0.2- 1W with backlight on
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* 0.1W with backlight off (in sunlight-readable mode)
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* scalar allows higher and lower resolution to be put on the
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screen via compression or panning. |
* 7"" diagonal screen, compliant with industry display standards
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* 6.1"" × 3.4"" viewing area
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* Color LCD WVGA
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* Resolutions:
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* Fluorescent backlight (not replaceable, mercury in backlight)
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Network |
802.11b/g wireless
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802.11s mesh-networked
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* 0.4W WiFi operating power;
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* 2.3Km range (as measured in Australian outback);
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* 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
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* ~10W WiFi operating power (no - .8W)
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* 10/100 Ethernet
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Touchpad |
Capacitive-finger touch-pad
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6"" resistive drawing tablet for stylus use |
* Capacitive finger touch-pad, 1000 points/in, 0.2 X 0.7 mm
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* 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 |
Integrated 2-channel audio stereo speakers and microphone
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Built-in Camera |
Integrated still- and motion-capture camera (640×480)
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Lock Mechanism |
BitFrost firmware anti-theft system
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Handle-bar holes for end-user-provided locks |
* Anti-theft mechanism on trusted platform module (TPM)
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* Kensington† lock port
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Keyboard |
Localized keyboards, 80 keys |
Localized keyboards, 77 keys
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Other |
* Existing, rapid high quality, video and audio editing with integrated video camera
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* 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
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SOFTWARE
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OS |
All major versions of Linux
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Windows† XP (pending; additional cost $3) |
* Windows† XP Pro (add'l cost TBD)
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* Windows Professional as standard offering
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* Multiple versions of Linux
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Security |
Bitfrost:
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* protection against virus, malware
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* theft prevention |
* Hardware-based theft prevention using Trusted Platform Module (TPM Infineon)
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Graphical User Interface |
* Sugar:
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* sharing and collaboration core experience;
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* ad-hoc or server based;
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* visibility into what others are doing;
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* learning and building things together;
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* deeply integrated into mesh/hardware;
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* language-independent icons;
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* Fedora and all other major Linux GUIs (including Mandriva, Metasys, Pixart, Ubunta, RedHat, Tuquito and many others)
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* Windows GUI (pending)
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* uses existing education applications currently available in schools (and many new ones!)
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* uses existing developer tools to support new application development
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* easier to use tools for editing, publishing and web browsing in addition to standard tools for these and other purposes |
* Windows†
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* Mandriva†
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* Metasys†
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* Other Linux ((PixArt, Ubuntu, Tuquito, Redhat)
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* uses existing educations applications currently available in schools
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* uses existing developer tools to support new application developments
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* uses standard tools for editing, publishing and web browsing
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Software Application
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Feature Set |
Student-to-student and teacher-to-student and teacher-to-teacher collaboration:
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* Collaborate in real time in web browser, document editing, and multimedia activities;
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* Shared desktop: student-to-student and teacher-to-student;
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* Journal to share and monitor activity and progress;
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* ”Learning learning” and “hard fun” pedagogy;
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* Share files, share applications, peer-to-peer;
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* Group chat, 1:1 chat;
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* Live broadcast/streaming multimedia;
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Parent/Teacher policy settings (via OLPC server);
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Multimedia tools and digital pen with integrated stylus touch-pad;
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Automated-backup tools;
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Anti-virus
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peer-to-peer, mesh, and ad hoc networking
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theft prevention
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Content and web caching;
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School management software (Moodle on OLPC server);
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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
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* Allows for teachers to place students in collaborative groupings and individual/private text feedback from teacher to student
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* Supports classroom management to ensure appropriate, safe and on task usage
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* Parent/Teacher policy settings
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* Multimedia tools and digital pen
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* Anti-virus
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* Web caching
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* Peer to peer and ad hoc networking
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* Theft Prevention
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* Support for thousands of existing & future Windows†/Linux Applications & Content
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Programming environments |
Full support of Linux and in addition to full support of Windows XP (pending)
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* Pygame;
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* Python;
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* full integration of Etoys/Squeak |
Full support of Windows† and Linux
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Email |
gmail accounts for all
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standard linux email apps
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Windows Outlook Express email client (POP3 and IMAP) (pending) |
* Outlook Express e-mail client (POP3 and IMAP accounts)
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* Gmail
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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
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Content |
Supports worldwide and locally developed content
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Partnerships with Wikipedia, Internet Archive, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, WFP, Library of Congress, etc. |
Supports worldwide and locally developed content
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POWER",,
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Power Supply |
NiMH battery pack:
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* 4–8 hrs;
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* 2000 cycles;
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* burns at 100C;
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* replacement cost ~$10
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* charge time 1.3 hours
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LiFeP battery pack:
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* 5–10 hrs;
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* 2000 cycles;
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* burns at 100C;
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* replacement cost ~$10
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* charge time = 1.5 hours
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BOTH Batteries compatible with OLPC multi-battery charger
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,"Li-ion battery pack:
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* Removable and replaceable (requires screw driver, best if serviced to replace)
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* Lasts 4-5 hours (6-cells version)
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* Charges 100% in 3h
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* 500 cycle, Replacement: ~$40 plus shipping and logistics every ~18 months
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* Burns at 1000C & Li-Ion chemistry safety
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Alternative power input |
Wide range AC/DC power input:
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* car-battery charge;
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* solar recharge (optional: $12 for 5W, $120 for 50W);
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* hand-crank recharge (optional: ~$11 for 8W);
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* pull-string recharge (optional: ~$10 for 8W);
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* foot-pedal recharge (optional: ~$150 for 50W);
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* multibattery-charging (optional: ~$150 for 20 batteries every 2 hours) |
No alternative power input except for adapter
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Typical Laptop Power Draw |
0.5W mesh mode;
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1W ebook Mode (idle);
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2–4W typical;
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4–6W power user (max)
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CPU and motherboard turn off (while screen and mesh remain on – for power savings) |
~9-10.5W idle
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~15W average (Mobilemark 2005 Office Productivity)
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~20W power user (max)
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CPU throttling for power saving
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Power Adapter |
17 W;
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Supports unconditioned power:
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* 2–3KV spike protection;
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* 300V peak;
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* Frequencies as low as 35 Hz, etc. |
100~240 input and 20V (65W)
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MECHANICAL",,
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Form Factor |
Laptop mode: clamshell;
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E-book mode: transformer hinge wraparound portrait mode;
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Multimedia mode: games-machine mode;
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Television mode: keyboard behind screen;
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Mesh-router mode: closed |
Laptop mode: clamshell
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Industrial Design |
Designed for K-12 education in the developing world:
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Numerous international design awards:
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* Permanent Collection of the Cooper Hewitt; Museum of Modern Art in New York.;2007 INDEX award (largest European design award), etc,
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* 400 unique color combinations for easy recognition in a classroom |
Designed for K–12 Education:
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* Spill-resistance certified (ISO IP/42)
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* Rugged and durable certified (IEC 68.2.32)
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Ruggedness |
* No moving parts (including no fan);
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* Rubber-sealed keyboard, touch-pad;
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* Sealed in closed position;
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* Humidity- and dust-resistant ports;
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* ISO IP/42 compliant (pending)
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* 150 cm drop test on hard steel (details in spec)
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* 50C operating temperature (pending UL certification) |
* No moving parts (except for fan)
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* Water-resistant keyboard
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* Spill-resitance certified (ISO IP/42)
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* IEC 68.2.32 compliant (describes drops of 1m to 1.2m on hard concrete)
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* 45C Operating temperature
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ENVIRONMENTAL",,
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Environmental Impact |
* Energy Star 4.0 Category A qualified
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* EPEAT Gold (pending) 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 |
Spare systems and parts ship ahead
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* 1% extra systems included in standard laptop price;
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* 2–5% laptops (~$1.75–7.00 additional cost);
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* >5% on single part is considered catastrophic failure and will be addressed by Quanta
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* 3 year warranty avialble. |
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 |
Local OEM support;
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Quanta and OLPC help;
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Easy to take apart;
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Spare screws;
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24/7 help-desk;
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Camera and microphone for online support |
Local OEM supports customer;
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ODM and Intel support LOEM
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MANUFACTURING",,
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System |
* Manufactured by Quanta Computer, world's largest laptop manufacturer;
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* Local manufacturing and assembly available at high volume (~1M unit/month scale) |
ECS, local manufacturing and assembly available through SKDs
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