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Unboxing OLPC's XO laptop

By // January 9, 2008, 10:54 PM PST

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  • 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.

  • Tracking

    The labels and tracking barcodes.

  • Battery and charger

    The battery and charger packaging.

  • Power

    The power cord.

  • The goods

    The contents of the box laid out.

  • Short explainer

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

  • Outside view

    External casing.

  • Undercarriage

    Undercarriage of OLPC with charger.

  • Brief guide

    Get started guide.

  • Tough plastic

    External casing, antennae up.

  • Unfolded

    The XO unfolded.

  • Small keys

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

  • The boot up

    The XO booting up

  • The start

    The start screen.

  • Draw program

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

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.

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Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of ZDNet and Editorial Director of TechRepublic.