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[AuntiMame]

The solar panels designed with the XO in mind are finally available. I've placed an order for stock for XOExplosion.com, but don't have them in my hot little hands yet. Probably 2 weeks before I see them on my doorstep.

The price is more than the original estimate, but still retails for under $100 (just).

Aunti

[Directive0]

FANTASTIC!  Can you give us some technical details? 

[loser]

is it going to be one of these?

[AuntiMame]

Can you give us some technical details?

All the specs I was able to gather are at:
http://xoexplosion.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_17&products_id=52

is it going to be one of these?

Yes, The 10W version is what I ordered. But the price is much higher than the wiki originally estimated, -- so my retail price is now $99.95.

Aunti

[loser]

awesome. Here's a link to the hi-resolution picture for anyone interested.

[eden]

Can anyone please tell me how these panels that AuntiMame sells connect to the XO laptop?  Do the panels come with a plug that fits?  Or I have an iGo adapter.  Is that necessary? 

Thank you!

[Dinky]

Aunti:

Have you received any answer back from Global about the overvoltage "glitch" experienced by mahlness of roomtwelve.com.   (earlier posts: search topic solar panel).

[AuntiMame]

Eden,
They plug directly into the XO.


Dinky,
No I haven't. The company tends to be  ..... how can I say this?.... uncommunicative. Mahlness did get a response post from Richard (OLPC employee) with some ideas, but I've heard nothing more from anyone.

Aunti

-- 9 Dec 08 addendum: As an example, I just rec'd a response to an email I sent 6 weeks ago. They are at least one month behind in shipping.

(edited for typo)

[eden]

Thank you, AuntiMame.   

[eightbt]

Are there any pics of this thing plugged in to an XO?  I want to see how big it is comparison.

[eden]

Hi eightbt.  curiouslee of our own forum here posted some photos on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/curiouslee/2770555717/in/set-72157603561461482/