Hardware
Hardware specification is the main article.
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The XO Laptop features a revolutionary hardware design, combining power with power eficiency, at an unprecedentedly low cost.
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The picture on the right locates most of the features of the machine. To open the machine you must first unlatch the antennae and then lift it open.
To rotate the screen to transform to ebook mode, the screen must be in the 90% upright position. It can only rotate one of two directions to the point where the screen can again be closed down over the keyboard.
The battery pack is located under the screen underneath the keyboard, and is released by two slide latches as seen in the lower thumbnail. You can also see the SD slot clearly. Note: the plastic will be textured in later builds so the surface of the machine will not be shiny.
Contents
Display
- See Display for more details.
The XO's dual-mode display is much cheaper than traditional laptop displays, and uses much less power. It functions both in a full-color transmissive mode similar to any other LCD, but can also be used in an ultra-low-power black-and-white reflective mode, readable in direct sunlight.
Network
- See Wireless for more details.
The XO's wireless chip works over a longer range than the wireless cards in most laptops. It is compatible with 802.11b/g, and its mesh networking is based on the draft 802.11s standard.
Durability
- See Durability for more details.
The XO is far more durable than conventional laptops. It has no moving parts, eschewing a hard drive for flash memory, and using as few internal connectors as possible.
Power usage
- See Battery and power and Power Management for more details.
The XO uses much less power than existing laptops, due to a combination of low-power components and aggressive power management.
Input and output devices
The XO laptop includes a child-sized keyboard, a new dual-use touchpad, a built-in video camera, stereo speakers and a microphone, three USB ports, and an SD card slot.
Cost
The XO laptop, with a target cost of $100/unit, is cheaper than any fully-featured laptop on the market.
