Intel India launches classmate PC design

Bangalore, Apr 9, DHNS:

Intel, on Friday, unveiled Intel-powered convertible classmate PC design, focusing on the educational market and also announced other offerings, which it believes, will help in transforming the education system.

The classmate PC refernce design is similar to a tablet PC with a touch screen, that helps school students. The major features the new produce from Intel boast about includes a 180-degree swivel design, rotaional cameras and touch screen. Apart from these, it also posses water-resistant keyboard, small and light design which makes it an easy to carry device.

Briefing reporters, Intel world ahead programme Director Sales and marketing Group and General Manager John Davies said, “Education is the best way to improve and change the living style of people in various parts of the country.”

Further he said, “the reference model is built on Intel architecure powered by Intel Atom Processor will help in changing the learning and teaching experience.”

Vendors partnership
Intel also said more than 300 vendors including hardware, software and enterprise solution providers are developing applications, peripherals and services for the classmate PC. It also said Wipro is the original equipment manufactruer (OEM) partner for the new design in India. The new model is priced at Rs 22,000 and the pricing may vary based on the configuartion, it said.

Source: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/62962/intel-india-launches-classmate-pc.html
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