See how kids use them:
Isaac (4yo) using the XO laptop from Cameron Moll on Vimeo.
iPad first day, used by 9 & 4 year-olds from Cameron Moll on Vimeo.
I hadn’t seen the OLPC interface in action before. Looks terrible, especially in comparison to an iPad. Of course there’s a huge difference in price, scope etc., but still…
OLPC = frustration. iPad = fun.