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Isn’t this the $200 One Laptop Per Child?

$100 per arm maybe? 2×2

The goal of OLPC was to build the laptops for $100 each, but they weren’t quite successful on the first run. My guess is that the price will continue to fall on these and they will in time meet their $100 per laptop goal.

when will this make it to South Asia, i m working in an NGO and would like to get these for childrens..

Angelina Mina
http://happy-funtime.blogspot.com

Yeah, I don’t think the article was claiming the price to be $100… I think she just mean’s the “100-dollar-laptop”, because that’s what it’s been labeled by the general public.

I feel the idea is wonderful, I hope the children in the countries who receive the computer realize that this gift is from a free country and it will allow them to search beyond the boundries of their countries.

Can’t wait for this. I love the fact that I’ll be supporting another child by purchasing this laptop for my kid also! :)

[...] OLPC hits the streets Filed under: Hardware, Linux, News — 0ddn1x @ 2007-11-10 19:51:55 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/09/100-xo-laptop-launches-buy-one-donate-one-initiative/ [...]

standing ovation for a company with heart!

How can I order and get it delivered in Europe – UK? How can I order one (or two)?

can anyone help direct me to a site?

Thanks

KJ

How about pencil and paper for every child? What’s going to happened to all of these laptops in 2 years? Are they all going to end up in landfills? I hate to be a downer, but this doesn’t seem very green to me. It seems like we’re ecouraging consumption rather than learning.

What a shame it is only available in North America!

[...] read more | digg story [...]

XO is fully compliant with the European Union’s RoHS Directive. It contains no hazardous materials. Its LiFePO4 or NiMH batteries contain no toxic heavy metals, plus it features enhanced battery management for an extended recharge-cycle lifetime. It will also tolerate alternate power-charging sources, such as car batteries.
In addition, —for use at home and where power is not available—the XO can be solar or foot powered. It will come with at least two of three options: a crank, a pedal, or a pull-cord. It is also possible that children could have a second battery for group charging at school while they are using their laptop in class.
Experience shows that laptop components most likely to fail are the hard drive and internal connectors. Therefore, XO has no hard drive to crash and only two internal cables. For added robustness, the machine’s plastic walls are 2mm thick, as opposed to the standard 1.3mm. Its mesh network antennas, which far outperform the typical laptop, double as external covers for the USB ports, which are protected internally as well. The display is also cushioned by internal “bumpers.”
The estimated product lifetime is at least five years. To help ensure such durability, the machines are being subjected to factory testing to destruction, as well as in situ field testing by children.

Here’s where to get the latest news and answers to questions:

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/News

It is a $100 lap top because that is the price for governmental agengies and NGO’s. The $399 is for the public. When you pay this amount you are almost subsidizing the cost for the NGOs and governmental agencies so they can provide low-cost lap tops to poverty stricken children.

They are probably limiting this sale to ‘test the waters’ they want to make sure that it is a product that the general public will want to buy.

As for someone mentioning pencil and paper. In order for these children to have a fighting chance in todays business world they need to have access to modern technology.

“Amy Says:
November 11th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

How about pencil and paper for every child? What’s going to happened to all of these laptops in 2 years? Are they all going to end up in landfills? I hate to be a downer, but this doesn’t seem very green to me. It seems like we’re ecouraging consumption rather than learning.”

Hey Amy – Having a laptop and access to information and getting valuable computer related skills are a great asset to give to children who wouldn’t normally have access to a computer. Unfortunately, a pencil and paper can’t provide the wealth of information and skills a laptop can. However, I do see your point but then again, aren’t we using computers to access this site?

I’ve read about the mission of education by the MIT professor. I believe he is onto something. As it is stated, on this site, “…this is not a computer program, but an education program.”

Considering that it costs on average $20.00 per year to educate in “underdeveloped” countries as compared to $7500 per year in the U.S.( If I’m accurately quoting the xo web pages and resources), please consider those groups in this country as well, which can be swept under the carpet such as the Native American Reservations, of which there are those struggling to educate their tribes right here in the U.S. I do hope that something can be arranged with willing groups in this Country that lack support to educate. Again, maybe this is underway already.

Richard

Does this computer have access to the entire internet ? My grand children play in the
Disney and other game sites. They also have e mail accounts .
Thanks for your answer. I do not have a website.

Arlene Storfer

astorfer@comcast.net

I was excited to be a part of this kind project, however, was dissappointed to see the company use the word “sexy” to describe a product they are promoting for a child. What does that word have to do with anything related to a child? When you remove this description and notify me, I will gladly purchase a a laptop. Until then, what were you thinking?

Cathy, I doubt you participated in this project since your response doesn’t seem to be worded in a way someone who had direct participation would speak. Plus it’s not a company but a non-profit organization. If I’m mis-understanding and your definition of involvement means buying one I got you. But with that said could you please let us all know where you’ve seen OLPC describe the laptop as “sexy”? Because I don’t see that anywhere but in the comments on this website.

How do I get involved with the $400.00 ( 2 for 1) deal?
John Severino

If the XO Laptop doesn’t have a hard drive because the hard drive is one of the main reasons a computer crashes, then are you able to save data and work assignments on it? Also, does it have a CD rom drive for putting a foreign language CD on the laptop to help with foreign languages you have to take during school?

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I was very interested in this program when I read about it in Reader’s Digest Magazine. I wanted to purchase laptops for my elementary school-age children and other kids in my neighborhood. Are sales available to American families residing in the U.S.? Although I live in the wealthiest state, and perhaps one of the wealthiest counties, in our city, many of the kids here do not perform at grade level and suprisingly never even enroll in high school. (Our high schools are in a separate school district from the elementry and middle schools so the high schools never know the kids exist unless the initially enroll). Anything inexpensive out there to support literacy is desparately needed right here in the states.

Is this promotional plan for buy one get on still in effect today or is there any way to still purchase one?