$100 laptop no more available at $100!

CadCrazy · 31-10-2007, 12:25 AM

Nicholas Negroponte's One Laptop per Child Foundation (OLPC) has begun selling its famed $100 (XO) laptops for no less than $200 a piece.
The laptops are being made available in quantities of 10,000 and more via the OLPC Web site at: http://laptopfoundation.org/participate/givemany.shtml).

So far, the one constant in the journey of the $100 laptop has been the steady rise in prices: from the original $100 to the interim $150 to the recent $188.

What is surprising though is that the laptops being offered via the OLPC Web site are part of a donor program, wherein donors who purchase them will get to decide where they are to be sent, etc. So why are they priced so high?

Further, the XO laptops are slated to go into production in China next month, which is behind original schedule. Same with the quantities to be produced, which are way behind earlier projections.

And, the software required to run the laptops is not expected to be ready before December 7th. Which means customers have a long wait ahead before they can get their hands on the laptops.

The so-called $100 laptop comes with: a keyboard that switches languages, a video camera, wireless connectivity, an Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) microprocessor, and Linux software.

While the laptop uses Linux software, Microsoft is trying to make its Windows XP software work on the machine.

The laptop's display switches from color to Black and White for viewing in direct sunlight. The machine needs just 2 watts of power as compared to a typical laptop that needs up to 30 to 40 watts of power.

The laptop has no hard drive, and uses flash memory and four USB ports to add memory and other devices.

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azzu · 31-10-2007, 10:42 AM

^^ it wud be late but not NO moore
the Title just Scared me

ray|raven · 31-10-2007, 11:30 AM

Yeah,count me in on that.
Dude,change the title...it feels like the project's dumped or something.

Regards,
ray

DigitalDude · 31-10-2007, 12:17 PM

I think Cadcrazy works in the media.. hehehe what a title

ray|raven · 31-10-2007, 01:43 PM

Lolz....nice comparison.....

The Media....rofl...

Regards,
ray

azzu · 31-10-2007, 01:53 PM

indian Media ya HE he he
so any idea's when the Ambbani's will be bringign it to India ?

ray|raven · 31-10-2007, 02:17 PM

Hmm,
With the price @ 200$ now,The EeePC seems a better bet even if Reliance decides to market this.
Although if they have that hand-crank for power in place , it might be a good option.

Regards,
ray

azzu · 31-10-2007, 02:22 PM

but comparing to OLPc the Eee pc seem's totally diff for me
ok guys is Eee pc available in India ??

**MetalheadGautham** · 31-10-2007, 02:38 PM

^^the eeePC is stronger - more powerful and more memory. but it too is getting costlier.

I hope it falls within my budget...

azzu · 31-10-2007, 02:40 PM

but we cant ignore OLpc's Design and rural usability

ray|raven · 31-10-2007, 02:48 PM

Design? IMO Asus EeePC looks a lot better than the 100$ PC.
Look here:
Asus EEE PC
The usability is something to look forward to as you said,
the hand-crank for power could a lot of help to rural places.

Regards,
ray

Pathik · 31-10-2007, 03:37 PM

Arey why is the hand crank needed for people like us???
btw u can also easily do some light gaming like cs/dota in the eee pc...
but still no news of it in india...

ray|raven · 31-10-2007, 03:46 PM

No pathiks not for us.
For folks in remote and rural areas where only god knows when power comes and power goes.
Its very useful to them.
And yea to folks like us,the EeePC is a better bet anytime.
(Unless they give the OLPC's for free

)

And dude Dota means the Dota map for warcraft?

Regards,
ray

DigitalDude · 31-10-2007, 07:41 PM

^^^

yeah its the Dota map for warcraft.

*sigh* used to play games.. damn how did I leave all those things behind for the rat race

azzu · 31-10-2007, 08:59 PM

^^ wanna Buy EE PC

DigitalDude · 31-10-2007, 09:07 PM

^^^^

hehe no thanks.. content with my inspiron

CadCrazy · 01-11-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalDude

I think Cadcrazy works in the media.. hehehe what a title

Abe thora masala to lagana padta hai. BTW i do have right to change the title. Access Denied

31-10-2007, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
CadCrazy in search of myself Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,719	$100 laptop no more available at $100! Nicholas Negroponte's One Laptop per Child Foundation (OLPC) has begun selling its famed $100 (XO) laptops for no less than $200 a piece. The laptops are being made available in quantities of 10,000 and more via the OLPC Web site at: http://laptopfoundation.org/participate/givemany.shtml). So far, the one constant in the journey of the $100 laptop has been the steady rise in prices: from the original $100 to the interim $150 to the recent $188. What is surprising though is that the laptops being offered via the OLPC Web site are part of a donor program, wherein donors who purchase them will get to decide where they are to be sent, etc. So why are they priced so high? Further, the XO laptops are slated to go into production in China next month, which is behind original schedule. Same with the quantities to be produced, which are way behind earlier projections. And, the software required to run the laptops is not expected to be ready before December 7th. Which means customers have a long wait ahead before they can get their hands on the laptops. The so-called $100 laptop comes with: a keyboard that switches languages, a video camera, wireless connectivity, an Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) microprocessor, and Linux software. While the laptop uses Linux software, Microsoft is trying to make its Windows XP software work on the machine. The laptop's display switches from color to Black and White for viewing in direct sunlight. The machine needs just 2 watts of power as compared to a typical laptop that needs up to 30 to 40 watts of power. The laptop has no hard drive, and uses flash memory and four USB ports to add memory and other devices. Source __________________ :::::::::::::::::::: Unban Praka123 :::::::::::::::::::: Vista is my Secretary \| Mac is my Girlfriend \| Linux is my Wife "Ek Se Mera Kya Hoga"

31-10-2007, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
azzu AJJU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hYdErAbAd Posts: 2,388	Re: $100 laptop no more! ^^ it wud be late but not NO moore the Title just Scared me __________________ I love and Live to Design

31-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
ray\|raven Think Zen. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,498	Re: $100 laptop no more! Yeah,count me in on that. Dude,change the title...it feels like the project's dumped or something. Regards, ray __________________ Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote

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31-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
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31-10-2007, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
azzu AJJU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hYdErAbAd Posts: 2,388	Re: $100 laptop no more! indian Media ya HE he he so any idea's when the Ambbani's will be bringign it to India ? __________________ I love and Live to Design

31-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ray\|raven Think Zen. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,498	Re: $100 laptop no more! Hmm, With the price @ 200$ now,The EeePC seems a better bet even if Reliance decides to market this. Although if they have that hand-crank for power in place , it might be a good option. Regards, ray __________________ Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote

31-10-2007, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
azzu AJJU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hYdErAbAd Posts: 2,388	Re: $100 laptop no more! but comparing to OLPc the Eee pc seem's totally diff for me ok guys is Eee pc available in India ?? __________________ I love and Live to Design

31-10-2007, 02:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
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31-10-2007, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
azzu AJJU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hYdErAbAd Posts: 2,388	Re: $100 laptop no more! but we cant ignore OLpc's Design and rural usability __________________ I love and Live to Design

31-10-2007, 02:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
ray\|raven Think Zen. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,498	Re: $100 laptop no more! Design? IMO Asus EeePC looks a lot better than the 100$ PC. Look here: Asus EEE PC The usability is something to look forward to as you said, the hand-crank for power could a lot of help to rural places. Regards, ray __________________ Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote

31-10-2007, 03:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: $100 laptop no more! Arey why is the hand crank needed for people like us??? btw u can also easily do some light gaming like cs/dota in the eee pc... but still no news of it in india...

31-10-2007, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
ray\|raven Think Zen. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,498	Re: $100 laptop no more! No pathiks not for us. For folks in remote and rural areas where only god knows when power comes and power goes. Its very useful to them. And yea to folks like us,the EeePC is a better bet anytime. (Unless they give the OLPC's for free ) And dude Dota means the Dota map for warcraft? Regards, ray __________________ Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote Last edited by ray\|raven; 31-10-2007 at 03:55 PM.

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