So earlier today, my dad walked in and dropped a laptop off at my desk. But not just any laptop, an XO OLPC.
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2752/dscn0017kb8.jpg)
The little laptop that no one has. So what's so important about the XO, you ask? Well, they're given away to children in foreign countries.
So show me pictures of it, Rio. Why certainly, dear user.
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This here is the actual machine. It's not meant to be a serious computer, based on the handle and rather simple design.
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This is the computer compared to my 19 inch monitor. It's really small, screen can become difficult to read text on.
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It comes with a recording program, essentially a webcam for videos and pictures. Here's sexy me covering up my face with the camera.
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It also has its little own version of Notepad, Word, Openoffice, or whatever you use for typing.
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im an artist
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Well looky here, a manual.
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3979/dscn0025rn6.jpg)
Ooh! Pictures with words! Let's read them.
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If you drop your laptop, it will crack. No doubt about it.
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Don't you dare burn those batteries.
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Because I can find a power outlet outside, right?
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/1480/rainlaptopqw3.jpg)
Oh, it seems I can. Sorry for doubting you, XO manual.
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hurr hurr how i turn on laptop
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Yay, Linux!
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Ooh, look! Internet!
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How sad.
Awesome. Lucky!
*Continues to want a laptop*
Hey, that laptop was meant to be given to villages in 3rd world countries.
I still want one, though.
Oh, and those warnings are valid because it's a CHILDREN'S LAPTOP.
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:48:59 PM
Hey, that laptop was meant to be given to villages in 3rd world countries.
It was, my dad explained something about a friend of his' wife got one since she bought one for a child in a 3rd world country.
He wanted me to test it out, see if everything worked.
Quote from: Riosan on June 09, 2008, 04:50:28 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:48:59 PM
Hey, that laptop was meant to be given to villages in 3rd world countries.
It was, my dad explained something about a friend of his' wife got one since she bought one for a child in a 3rd world country.
He wanted me to test it out, see if everything worked.
It should have a crank and a solar panel somewhere on the laptop.
For use in villages that have no electricity.
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:53:17 PM
For use in villages that have no electricity.
He did say that it was solar powered, but I haven't seen anything that resembles a crank or a solar panel.
Quote from: Riosan on June 09, 2008, 04:56:52 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:53:17 PM
For use in villages that have no electricity.
He did say that it was solar powered, but I haven't seen anything that resembles a crank or a solar panel.
Did it come in a box?
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:58:38 PM
Did it come in a box?
I have no idea, probably.
My dad just came here, called me over, and showed me the laptop.
That's awesome, I hope you're having fun playing with something that is currently helping underprivileged people around the world unleash their inner nerd :3
Quote from: Zovistograt on June 09, 2008, 05:47:01 PM
That's awesome, I hope you're having fun playing with something that is currently helping underprivileged people around the world unleash their inner nerd :3
Once we get the Internet to work on it, I'm going to stop using it.
Are you just giving it a test drive, or are you keeping it?
If you're keeping it, you should open it up, either that or h4x0rz it.
I heared those laptops are only 99.99$!!!
I like the cool green plastic stuff all around it. How does the keyboard feel?
Quote from: Riosan on June 09, 2008, 04:56:52 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on June 09, 2008, 04:53:17 PM
For use in villages that have no electricity.
He did say that it was solar powered, but I haven't seen anything that resembles a crank or a solar panel.
Look ijn the manual.
On the bottom left of the display side of the thing, it looks like a PS controller.
Quote from: Customrobo13 on June 09, 2008, 10:27:57 PM
I like the cool green plastic stuff all around it. How does the keyboard feel?
It feels just as it looks. Really plastic-y, and not something that you would want to use for years to come.
In addition, the really small buttons take some getting used to.
433 MHz AMD Geode LX-700
256 MB of Dual (DDR266) 133 MHz DRAM
1024 MB of SLC NAND flash memory
SD card slot
Integrated graphics
Must be slooooooooooooooow... D: But hey, I have to admit that flash memory is nice. Only 1 GB though? You'd pretty much need to use an SD card to play, but as everyone knows those have slow read/write speeds. D:
Speaking of which, what happens when it runs out of RAM and virtual memory? With everything included, it sounds like you'd have something like a 500 MB limit of total memory use. I'm using 1.6 of my 5 GB RAM; that would be difficult for me.
Hey, at least it sounds like you don't have to use it for personal use.
EDIT
After looking more on Wikipedia about this little wonder, I found that the hand crank was intentionally omitted. At least there are 3 USB 2.0 ports. I'd never get by without my USB. D: I'm using five of seven in my computer.
Third World Countries? With Power Sources? Seriously though, gotta love manuals.
Nice. :P
I want a laptop. :(
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
433 MHz AMD Geode LX-700
256 MB of Dual (DDR266) 133 MHz DRAM
1024 MB of SLC NAND flash memory
SD card slot
Integrated graphics
Must be slooooooooooooooow... D:
It is, I had it freeze 2 or 3 times on me yesterday.
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
EDIT
After looking more on Wikipedia about this little wonder, I found that the hand crank was intentionally omitted. At least there are 3 USB 2.0 ports. I'd never get by without my USB. D: I'm using five of seven in my computer.
I'm always using at least 2 of my 6. One for mouse, and one for my printer.
Quote from: Riosan on June 10, 2008, 06:36:54 PM
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
433 MHz AMD Geode LX-700
256 MB of Dual (DDR266) 133 MHz DRAM
1024 MB of SLC NAND flash memory
SD card slot
Integrated graphics
Must be slooooooooooooooow... D:
It is, I had it freeze 2 or 3 times on me yesterday.
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
EDIT
After looking more on Wikipedia about this little wonder, I found that the hand crank was intentionally omitted. At least there are 3 USB 2.0 ports. I'd never get by without my USB. D: I'm using five of seven in my computer.
I'm always using at least 2 of my 6. One for mouse, and one for my printer.
One for my Mouse/keyboard reciever, one for the Wireless access point to the house, one for my external hard drive. Ocasionly one for my zune and two usb drives.
And one for my other keyboard.
OMG, those are the most hilarious warnings ever. :D :D :D
Quote from: Riosan on June 10, 2008, 06:36:54 PM
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
433 MHz AMD Geode LX-700
256 MB of Dual (DDR266) 133 MHz DRAM
1024 MB of SLC NAND flash memory
SD card slot
Integrated graphics
Must be slooooooooooooooow... D:
It is, I had it freeze 2 or 3 times on me yesterday.
Quote from: Kodiack on June 10, 2008, 05:47:43 PM
EDIT
After looking more on Wikipedia about this little wonder, I found that the hand crank was intentionally omitted. At least there are 3 USB 2.0 ports. I'd never get by without my USB. D: I'm using five of seven in my computer.
I'm always using at least 2 of my 6. One for mouse, and one for my printer.
What about the keyboard?
I kinda want one, I just wish it wasn't bright green.
Quote from: Riosan on June 12, 2008, 09:06:35 AM
Quote from: Darklink on June 12, 2008, 08:25:02 AM
What about the keyboard?
Keyboard isn't USB.
It can be, though. It depends on what kind of computer you get.
Although, it must be pretty crappy if it comes with a USB keyboard over whatever the keyboard/mouse normally uses.