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wahoodad · 2 years ago

Check out this article.

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/artic...

I love the concept, but I\'m a little concerned about the after donation/purchase support with the Give One Get One. The web site doesn\'t tell you anything about that part. There\'s a lot of touchy-feely stuff about the organization and children across the world, and the computer\'s design and specs; but nothing relative to customer support. Granted, I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.

Again, I applaud the mission. I\'d just like more details. It also seems like they\'ve got some competitors in this market, one of them being the Asustek Eee PC which is supposed to be available to the general public at Best Buy and Newegg very soon--but you can\'t get the $199 model. That\'s just for big contract purposes.

In the end, we\'ll probably end up going through with the OLPC XO; but look before you leap.

PeteP · 2 years ago

Maybe they\'re banking on it being SO simple (look at the inside pics on their site) that if there\'s a need for repair, it\'ll be something Geek Squad (or equivalent service) can easily handle. OR that at $199, we\'ve now seen, like with disposable camcorders, the emergence of the \"throw away\" PC

Joyce · 1 year ago

Do you have a user guide for the XO laptops

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Cool looking, very useful and very reasonably priced as well. What's even better is that I've heard that it's price has already went down! Definitely gonna buy a pair for my two kids.

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Amazing! That laptop is a must buy. I would like to buy one for my child, but first I have to loan in the bank to have enough money, for I bought something that cost me too much.

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This laptop is a must buy. For it is easier to bring this kind of laptop anywhere. You can easily move with this laptop.You can use it while walking or jogging.

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Again, I applaud the mission. I'd just like more details. It also seems like they've got some competitors in this market, one of them being the Asustek Eee PC which is supposed to be available to the general public at Best Buy and Newegg very soon--but you can't get the $199 model. That's just for big contract purposes.

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Cool looking, very useful and very reasonably priced as well. What's even better is that I've heard that it's price has already went down! Definitely gonna buy a pair for my two kids.

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At $199, i feel it's a bit expensive ! I would rather buy a PSP new edition :)

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But they both are 2 different things ;)

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Those look so cool.. and are definitely the best things you can get for your kids. I definitely am gonna get a pair for my kids!

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Maybe they\'re banking on it being SO simple (look at the inside pics on their site) that if there\'s a need for repair, it\'ll be something Geek Squad (or equivalent service) can easily handle. OR that at $199, we\'ve now seen, like with disposable camcorders, the emergence of the \"throw away\" PC

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For it is easier to bring this kind of laptop anywhere. You can easily move with this laptop.You can use it while walking or jogging.Granted, I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.

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Granted, I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.Amazing! That laptop is a must buy.

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Arguably, in attempting to solve for this problem, these people have larger barriers to overcome than you and I but in solving for computer availability and access, they may have simultaneously solved our problem also. See, they have developed a “kidputer.” Enter the XO Laptop you see above.

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Recognizing both the need for and the challenges inherent in increasing access to computers, a bunch of very socially-minded overachievers set out build a machine that bridged the haves vs. the have-nots technology divide…and in a particularly marketing-savvy move, are giving you the opportunity to solve for your problem at home while helping them with their mission.

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Arguably, in attempting to solve for this problem, these people have larger barriers to overcome than you and I but in solving for computer availability and access, they may have simultaneously solved our problem also. See, they have developed a “kidputer.” Enter the XO Laptop you see above.

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Cool looking, very useful and very reasonably priced as well. What's even better is that I've heard that it's price has already went down! Definitely gonna buy a pair for my two kids.

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I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.

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Again, I applaud the mission. I\'d just like more details. It also seems like they\'ve got some competitors in this market, one of them being the Asustek Eee PC which is supposed to be available to the general public at Best Buy and Newegg very soon--but you can\'t get the $199 model. That\'s just for big contract purposes.

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Granted, I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.

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Again, I applaud the mission. I\'d just like more details. It also seems like they\'ve got some competitors in this market, one of them being the Asustek Eee PC which is supposed to be available to the general public at Best Buy and Newegg very soon--but you can\'t get the $199 model. That\'s just for big contract purposes.

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At $199, it may very well change the world. OLPC’s goal is to, over time through economies of scale, reduce the unit cost to $100. Now that would change the world!

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I understand that some poor child living in a hut isn\'t going to be dialing up 24/7 customer support centers, but service/warranty will be an issue for me when there\'s a technical problem and I\'ve got a disappointed kid at home trying to use his laptop.

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Computers are both for the kids and the adults. The difference is the usage. Kids are more to gaming and school research, while the olds are surfing, business and sometimes adult games. There should be a computer designed for kids only in order to shun any untoward damage to costly laptops.

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Thanks for sharing such a valuable information with us. Well I believe that their cause for concern is that as economies become ever more dependent on computing technology and technical skill, the HUGE technology gap out there between developed and developing countries will perpetuate histories of disadvantage and poverty.