Yves Behar (Swiss, born 1967). <em>OLPC XO Laptop</em>, 2006. Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS), rubber, 1 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 in. (3.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Yves Behar/fuseproject, 2010.15.2a-c. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.15.2a-c_interior.jpg)

Yves Behar (Swiss, born 1967). OLPC XO Laptop, 2006. Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS), rubber, 1 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 in. (3.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Yves Behar/fuseproject, 2010.15.2a-c. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.15.2a-c_interior.jpg)

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This is the OLPC XO Laptop, which stands for One Laptop Per Child. This project was a non-profit initiative taken to distribute technology for teaching and learning in the developing world. The idea was to create a computer that was affordable and would be useful (especially for children). That's why it has those antennae --- to pick up data signals!

The project faced some criticism as many human rights groups argued that third world countries don't have the infrastructure needed to support such a technology. It was good in theory, but not entirely practical.

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The "OLPC XO Laptop" was designed in 2006 by Yves Behar. OLPC stands for "One Laptop Per Child," a project by a non-for-profit that intended to increase access to technology for children who would otherwise not be able to access it.

What's the deal with this laptop?

We like to collect designed objects throughout history, includingrecent examples!The OLPC XO laptop was designed by Yves Beher in 2006. It was designed as a learning tool for children in developing countries. The screen is readable in direct sunlight (good for children learning outside). It is extremely durable with the rubber case.

OLPC XO Laptop

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Yves Behar, Swiss, born 1967

MEDIUM Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS), rubber

DATES 2006

DIMENSIONS 1 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 in. (3.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS (a) Computer reverse on either side in battery pack area, printed on black: "OMJ US10/ARG (NC-C-5537/[company logo] ANATEL/CE [! IN CIRCLE] FC [BARCODE]/ CONTAINS FCC ID: TSU-us 101 P; OLPC MODEL (MODELO0: XO-1 C UL[IN CIRCLE] US LISTED 8K33/INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT/E142692: CE FC/ INPUT (ENTRADA):12 VDC 1 42A (1, 42A) CS70 CT1/PRODUCT OF CHINA"; above battery pack area: " OLPC/ SKU1 [barcode]/ SHF80802 B36" (b) & (c) standard markings about voltage and where made.

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 2010.15.2a-c

CREDIT LINE Gift of Yves Behar/fuseproject

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Yves Behar (Swiss, born 1967). OLPC XO Laptop, 2006. Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS), rubber, 1 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 in. (3.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Yves Behar/fuseproject, 2010.15.2a-c. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2010.15.2a-c_interior.jpg)

IMAGE interior, CUR.2010.15.2a-c_interior.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010

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