Marketing Flaws in One Laptop per Child

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  mstonetsg12/11/07 Report as spam
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  OLPC

  I was introduced to OLPC when it first launched and was again rminded of it recently when I received an e-mail that included a link for by one for yourself, and send one abroad.
  It seemed to be a great idea, but I was hesitant because of the perceived limitations. It seemed like an an ncredibly noble cause, and the idea of feeding the mind is beautiful.
  Personally, however, I couldn't get Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid.
  In my imagination, I can't see these children fighting for survival in a chat room across the globe?
  I wish I had a better visual of the expected implimemtation, not so much of delivery, but usage.

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  jsjacob12/11/07 Report as spam
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  RE: Marketing Flaws in One Laptop per Child

  I think there are management problems at OLPC but I think currently it's the
  best project of its type. As long as the management steers the project
  towards the ultimate goal of equipping young students in developing
  countries and away from the specifics I will continue to support OLPC. I really
  like the XO laptop but if another manufacturer can build an equivalent laptop
  (and I really mean equivalent -- I don't mean "mostly") for cheaper then OLPC
  should dump its own manufacturing and go with the other. I also hope NN
  stops blocking the bake-offs. His laptop is the best around for young kids.
  NN doesn't have anything to worry about.
  
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  Edsahara12/12/07 Report as spam
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  RE: Marketing Flaws in One Laptop per Child

  The idea is great. Eventually, the price will come down if the volume is high enough.

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  Wm. T.12/12/07 Report as spam
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  RE: Marketing Flaws in One Laptop per Child

  Great concept. Got taken to market too quickly. Not a good idea to create price before product.

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  GOdavid12/16/07 Report as spam
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  Flaws in this critique

  The idea of judging a humanitarian effort with a bold vision by the execution of its business model is stupid. The fact that others are moving into this "market" as "competitors" shows that OLPC has already succeeded. They created a market where there was none, with a huge potential social upside. Who cares how many of this particular laptop they sell? The concept is proven.