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Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

By Larry Dignan December 26, 2007, 7:54 PM PST

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Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Small package

Small package

The XO laptop has landed. Here’s a look at the out of the box experience.

The XO comes in a small box that is typically used for a couple paperbacks.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Battery and charger

Battery and charger

The battery and charger packaging.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

The goods

The goods

The contents of the box laid out.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Short explainer

Short explainer

A letter from OLPC CEO Nicholas Negroponte and a minimal amount of documentation.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Outside view

Outside view

External casing.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Undercarriage

Undercarriage

Undercarriage of OLPC with charger.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Brief guide

Brief guide

Get started guide.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Tough plastic

Tough plastic

External casing, antennae up.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Unfolded

Unfolded

The XO unfolded.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Small keys

Small keys

The keyboard is designed for kids. Fat fingers need not apply

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

The boot up

The boot up

The XO booting up

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

The start

The start

The start screen.

Unboxing OLPC’s XO laptop

Draw program

Draw program

Draw program. The XO icons are easy for children to navigate.

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