One Laptop per Child (OLPC) XO-1 Test (Notebook)


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One Laptop per Child (OLPC) XO-1
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 3 different tests on the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) XO-1 (s).
Average score of all laptops & notebooks: B.
Product specs: Display Size: 7.5"; Weight: 1450g; Internal memory: 256MB; Processor clock speed: 433MHz; Hard disk drive capacity: 1024GB
 
ZDNet
Publication date 3/2008
Single test 		"Very Good" (7 out of 10 Points)
"A work in progress rather than a finished product, the XO has much to recommend it. However, there are substantive issues to address if it's to live up to its creators' lofty ideals in practice."
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PC Advisor
Publication date 1/2008
Single test 		4 out of 5 stars Value for money: 4 and a half stars out of 5
"... the device, and particularly its software, is likely to change quickly, so it's worth keeping an eye on the OLPC XO if you're looking for a durable, long-lasting and inexpensive laptop for the road."
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RegHardware
Publication date 1/2008
Single test 		without final score
"... It's tough, it's great as an eBook reader, it has a big (for its category), high resolution screen. It runs silent and cool, has good battery life, and the clean design of the Sugar interface is easy to use."
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 1/2008
Single test 		"Very Good" (7,5 out of 10 points)
"... a digital lifeline for children on the margins of our connected world. The fact that it's as cool, fun and flexible as it is educational only shows how much thought has gone into its revolutionary design."
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Summary of One Laptop per Child (OLPC) XO-1



The notebook was tested in 4 magazines and, all in all, was fairly well received.
Under the microscope, the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) XO-1 was able to obtain its best score of 4 out of 5 stars in the 1/2008 issue of PC Advisor online magazine. The Test Labs of ZDNet online magazine saw fit to give it a score of "Very Good" (7 out of 10 Points) (review in issue 3/2008).