XO tablet (OLPC)

            1.     What is the goal of this project?

The goal of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is to provide the world’s poorest children a low cost but efficient technology that could be used in their education. 

Hardware:

1.     What is it?

OLPC launched new computer in a modern tablet form called XO tablet featuring a 7" multi-touch capacitive HD screen, dual-core processor and the latest Android operating system.

            2.     How much does it cost? XO tablet costs about $88.

3.      What are the Basic specifications that a typical user would need to know? What are the I/O  devices?

                                             TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
                           

• Size7.6" x 4.65" x .39"
• Screen Size7"
• Screen Resolution1024 x 600
• Storage8GB
• Processor1.6GHz dual core
• Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• RAM1GB
• Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
• Camera1.2MP Front-Facing / 2.0MP Rear-Facing
• Battery Lifeup to 7.5 hours
• Age Target4-14
• Parental ControlsMany
• Parental Controls DetailedXO closed environment for kids with password-protected parent mode; control access to apps and web. Supports multiple profiles. Ability to view how child has been using device and insights into child’s performance
• Pre-Loaded Content100+ apps included, content valued at over $200
• Included AccessoriesBumper case, charger
• App StoreGoogle Play Store, plus curated Dream Store (through Barnes and Noble)
• Languages for Menus and Pre-Loaded ContentEnglish and Spanish
• # of Unique Users3 kids + parent
• Google CertificationYES

Software:

1.   What software will come with it?

      The XO Tablet comes with over 150 pre-installed applications  along with several videos and over 100 books.  It is Google-certified product and provides parents with access to the Google Play Store as well as the traditional Android user interface.

Data:

1.    What will it be used for?
         XO tablets will be used by children for their education. It could help them gain more          knowledge about their studies and a way to connect with other children, share things          together in order to create a brighter future.

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                  2.    Where is the data going to be stored? 

                   The data is going to be stored in 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory.

Users:

1.    Who is going to use it?

        XO tablet is a family-friendly tablet so both the children and parents can use it.

             2.    Why only some people in the world?

                    It's only some people in the world because OLPC is still on its goal on giving all the                             needy children the computer.

Procedures:

1.     Who is making it?

The XO Tablet has been fully designed and developed by One Laptop Per Child (OLPC).

2.     How will it be distributed?

OLPC usually does not directly donate tablet or laptop computers, but instead works with other non-profit and governmental organizations to make educational hardware and software available to children.

            3.     Has it been a success yet?

                     Not yet. It's on the way to success. In fact the organization has distributed 2.5 million                          of its specially designed XO laptops to children in 60 countries and the XO Tablet                                extends  that experience into a modern tablet form factor.

Conclusion:

·       How do we know if this project will be a success or not?

        If poor children around the world are all provided with this technology, this project will           be a success.