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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 · 11 months ago
    Do you have a user guide for the XO laptops
  • prototype test · 5 months ago
    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.
  • Loan Modification leads · 5 months ago
    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.
  • Prada Sunglasses · 3 months ago
    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.
  • Online Poker · 3 months ago
    At $199, i feel it's a bit expensive ! I would rather buy a PSP new edition :)
  • Camera Accessories · 3 months ago
    But they both are 2 different things ;)
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    The laptops look sleek !
  • Best Antivirus Software · 2 months ago
    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.
  • gator hosting · 2 weeks ago
    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.
  • Steven Medusa · 2 weeks ago
    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.
  • baby shower tableware · 1 week ago
    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.
  • Apex Professionals · 4 days ago
    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.