One Laptop per Child · 2007
OLPC XO-1
The green "$100 laptop". Uruguay gave one to every schoolchild.
Then vs now
| Maker | One Laptop per Child |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Processor | AMD Geode LX, 433 MHz |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Storage | 1 GB flash |
| Launch price | $199 (about $300 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | Uruguay, Peru, Rwanda, Nepal, and more |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the OLPC XO-1 come out?
The OLPC XO-1 was released in 2007 by One Laptop per Child.
How much did the OLPC XO-1 cost when it was new?
About $199 for the base model at launch, roughly $300 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the OLPC XO-1 have?
256 MB of memory and a AMD Geode LX processor at 433 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 32 times more memory.
How many people had the OLPC XO-1 as their first computer?
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Where was the OLPC XO-1 popular?
It was especially popular in Uruguay, Peru, Rwanda, Nepal, and more.