REVIEW: OLPC XO-1 Laptop - One Laptop Per Child (Pixel Qi)

At last, we get our hands on the iconic OLPC XO-1. Learn more about this philanthropic, low-cost netbook in our throwback review.

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Technical details:

Configuration: Convertible laptop with pivoting, reversible display; dirt- and moisture-resistant system enclosure; no fan.

Core electronics
CPU: x86-compatible processor with 64KB each L1 I and D cache; at least 128KB L2 cache; AMD Geode LX-700@0.8W (datasheet);
CPU clock speed: 433 Mhz;
CPU; AMD CS5536 South Bridge (datasheet);
Graphics controller: Integrated with Geode CPU; unified memory architecture;
Embedded controller: ENE KB3700 or ENE KB3700B;
DRAM memory: 256 MiB dynamic RAM;
Data rate: Dual — DDR333 — 166 Mhz;
1024KB SPI-interface flash ROM;
Mass storage: 1024 MiB SLC NAND flash, high-speed flash controller;

Display
Liquid-crystal display: 7.5” Dual-mode TFT display;
Viewing area: 152.4mm × 114.3mm;
Resolution: 1200 (H) × 900 (V) resolution (200 DPI);
Monochrome display: High-resolution, reflective sunlight-readable monochrome mode; Color display: Standard-resolution, Quincunx-sampled, transmissive color mode;
LCD power consumption: 0.1 Watt with backlight off; 0.2–1.0 Watt with backlight on;
The display-controller chip (DCON) with memory that enables the display to remain live with the processor suspended; the display and this chip are the basis of our extremely low power architecture; the display controller chip also enables de-swizzling and anti-aliasing in color mode.

Integrated peripherals
Keyboard: 80+ keys, 1.0mm stroke; sealed rubber-membrane key-switch assembly;
Gamepad: Two sets of four-direction cursor-control keys;
Touchpad: Dual capacitance/resistive touchpad; supports written-input mode; ALPS Electric Dual capacitive/resistive touchpad;
Audio: AC97-compatible audio audio subsystem; internal stereo speakers and amplifier; internal monophonic microphone; jacks for external headphones and microphone; Analog Devices AD1888 and Analog Devices SSM2211 for audio amplification;
Wireless networking: Integrated 802.11b/g (2.4GHz) interface; 802.11s (Mesh) networking supported; dual adjustable, rotating coaxial antennas; supports diversity reception; capable of mesh operation when CPU is powered down; Marvell Libertas 88W8388 controller and 88W8015 radio;
Status indicators: Power, battery, WiFi (2); visible when lid is open or closed; microphone in-use and camera in-use visible when lid is open;
Video camera: integrated color vision camera; 640×480 resolution at 30FPS; Omnivision OV7670.