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**Welcome to NH Laptop an Exploration of Laptop Possibilities for NH Schools!**
This is a space for NH folks interested in exploring the possibilities of XOs or other similar small laptops for kids in NH schools. The following table might help us keep track of various laptop options. These are all different brands of mini-laptops, also called sub-notebooks, and UMPCs (ultra-mobile PCs).

(@433MHz) || Intel® Celeron® M processor with 900MHz processor speed || Intel® Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz, Zero L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB || 1.2GHz, VIA C7®-M Processor ULV ||  || dynamic RAM; data rate: dual-DDR333-166Mhz || 512 MB or 1GB (DDR2) || IDDR-II 256M SO-DIMM || 512MB DDR2 533MHz, SDRAM ||  || (available from 2GB to 8GB) || 1GB/2GB NAND Flash || 30GB Hard Disk Drive ||  || Sugar UI with multi-user Activity modes (see Networking) || Linux / Windows XP compatible || Windows XP Pro*/ Linux* || gOS 2.0 Rocket (Ubuntu based) ||  || with Tablet mode Backlight Mode: 800x600 Reflective Mode: 1200x900 || 7" WXGA TFT-LCD (800 x 480) || 7" 800 x 480, LVDS Interface, LED B/L || 7" WVGA TFT Display (800 x 480) ||  || Microphone input, 3X USB 2.0 Type A, SD/SDHC/MMC expansion slot || 3 high-speed USB 2.0 Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard media slot ||   || Ethernet, DVI, 2 USB, Media Card Reader, Headphone, Mic ||   || Also has gamepad and 4 game keys, as well as screen rotate button. ||   || Integrated Keyboard with Hot Keys ||   ||   || Built-in high-speed 802.11b/g wireless LAN || 10/100M Ethernet + WLAN 802.11 b/g w/ Antenna || Ethernet, DVI ||   || plus AC adapter || Battery with Adapter – 6 Cells || 4 cell lithium ion ||   ||
 * = **Features** ||= **OLPC XO** ||= **ASUS Eee** ||= **Classmate** ||= **Everex Cloudbook** ||= ... ||
 * Website || [|laptop.org] || [|eeepc.asus.com] || [|classmatepc.com] || [|everex.com] ||  ||
 * Processor || AMD Geode LX-700
 * Memory || AMDRAM memory: 256 MiB
 * Storage || 1024 MiB SLC NAND flash || 4GB flash-based SSD (solid-state disk) hard drive; shock-proof design
 * Operating System || Fedora Core 7,
 * Screen Size/Resolution || 7.5” dual-mode TFT display
 * Ports || Headphone output,
 * Input Device || 2 button triple wide touchpad ||  || Cycle Touch Pad with Left and Right Buttons ||   ||   ||
 * Keyboard || 80+ keys, 1.0mm stroke; sealed rubber-membrane key-switch assembly (20 available international layouts).
 * Stylus ||  ||   || Wireless Pen to take digital notes (optional) ||   ||   ||
 * Networking || Integrated 802.11b/g (2.4GHz) interface; 802.11s (Mesh) networking supported; dual adjustable, rotating antennas support diversity reception; capable of mesh operation when CPU is powered down. Range up to a mile (varies based on interference) || Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 connector)
 * Battery Life || 3-4 hours continuous, 20+ hours non-continuous || 2.8-3.5 hrs. || ~ 4 hours || 5 hrs ||  ||
 * Battery Type || LiFePO4 OR NiMH || 4 cell lithium-ion battery
 * Camera || 640 x 480 resolution at 30 FPS ||  ||   || .3MP Webcam ||   ||
 * Audio || Microphone built in (plus extra port) || Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker, Microphone || Stereo 2 Channel Audio, Built-in Speakers and Microphone, Jack for External Output and Microphone Input ||  ||   ||
 * Weight || ~3.20lbs || 2 lb || 2.86 lb || 2 lb ||  ||
 * Exterior Size || 242mm × 228mm × 32mm, dirt and moisture-resistant system enclosure; no fan(max operating temp 45C-50C ambient) || 1.3" thick ||  || 9" x ? ||   ||
 * Cost || Varies based on # ordered: $200-$300 || $399 with webcam ||  || $399 ||   ||
 * Availability || Individual purchases in the US ended Dec. 31, 2007, GMGM still available ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Photo || [[image:ox.jpg width="175" height="127" align="left" caption="OLPC XO"]] || [[image:asuseee.jpg width="171" height="132" align="left" caption="Asus Eee"]] || [[image:classmate_pc_open.jpg width="148" height="118" align="left" caption="Intel Classmate"]] || [[image:cloudbook.jpg width="169" height="139" align="left" caption="Everex Cloudbook"]] ||  ||
 * Screen shot || [[image:ox-screen.jpg width="174" height="126" align="left" caption="XO Home Screen"]] || [[image:asuseee_screen-en.gif width="168" height="122" align="left" caption="Eee Desktop"]] ||  ||||   ||

**Others**
[|Pixel Qi, which plans an even better bargain: a "$75 laptop]

DIscontinued UMPCs

 * Development of Palm's Linux-based Foleo was cancelled in September 2007. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foleo
 * Sony Viao U50 has been discontinued. Description: "From the incredibly popular U-series, the 1.2 pound Sony Vaio U50 is the lightest PC on the market. Among its many features: multiple quick-launch buttons on its glowing panel, transflective touchscreen TFT and fin-shaped stylus, pointing stick, scrolling control, external foldable keyboard, corded remote control, 900mhz processor, 20gb HDD, Windows XP, and much more." See: http://www.dynamism.com/u50/main.shtml