Intel Classmate PC

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The Intel-powered classmate PC is a mobile personal learning device for primary students, ages 5 to 14. Developed specifically to enhance teaching and learning, classmate PCs engage children with “real PC” performance in a rugged, kid-friendly design. Classmate PCs include practical, education-oriented features that improve the learning experience for students, parents, teachers and schools:

Students to collaborate, exchange information and review e-learning material.
Parents can track their child’s progress in school.
Teachers to monitor classroom activity, as well as supplement lectures with interactive material.
School can benefit from improved parent-teacher communication.

The Intel-powered classmate PC platform is a complete solution that includes hardware and localized software that enables classroom and content management. Intel-powered classmate PCs have the following functions and features:

Offers durable, rugged design for day-to-day use by children.
Includes an education-specific feature set.
Provides compatibility with existing content, applications and operating systems.
Leverages standard PC platform, preparing students to use technology that is prevalent today.
Integrates seamlessly into the classroom -- easy to carry, lightweight, resembles a textbook.
Operates in wireless mesh and infrastructure networks.
Supports theft-deterrent solutions.

[edit] Specifications of First Generation

Processor:Intel ® Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz, Zero L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB
Chipset: Intel ® 915GMS
Memory:DDR -II 256 MB or 512 MB
Storage Device:1 GB Flash (for Linux), 2GB
Operating Systems:Windows XP Professional / Linux
LCD:7" 800 x 480 color LCD
Network:10/100M Ethernet + 802.11 b/g WLAN with Antenna
Keyboard/Touchpad:Water Resistent Keyboard and Touchpad
Power Solution:6 cells Li-on battery, 4 hours usage time
Audio:Integrated 2 channel audio
Speaker/Microphone:Built-in speaker and microphone
Dimensions: 245 x 196 x 44 mm
Weight:1.45 Kg
System I/O :2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 SD slot
Camera (Optional):None
Digital Pen (Optional):Pegasus Note Taker

[edit] Specifications of Second Generation

Processor:Intel ® Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz, Zero L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB
Chipset: Intel ® 915GMS
Memory:DDR -II 256 MB or 512 MB
Storage Device:1 GB Flash (for Linux), 2GB/4GB Flash, 1.8 HDD
Operating Systems:Windows XP Professional / Linux
LCD: 7" 800 x 480 color LCD/ 9" 800 x 480 color LCD
Network:10/100M Ethernet + 802.11 b/g WLAN with Antenna, Mesh
Keyboard/Touchpad:Water Resistent Keyboard and Touchpad
Power Solution:6 cells Li-on battery, 4 hours usage time
Audio:Integrated 2 channel audio
Speaker/Microphone:Built-in speaker and microphone
Dimensions: 245 x 196 x 44 mm
Weight: 1.27Kg - 1.49Kg
System I/O :2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 SD slot
Camera (Optional):30fps @ 640x480, 0.3M
Digital Pen (Optional):Pegasus Note Taker

[edit] Software

Digital Pen(Optional):Students use real pen to draw, sketch, and take notes that are viewed and stored in digital format
Special Graphics Driver(Intel exclusive):Students adapt their viewing angle to the content they're browsing through
Classroom Collaboration(Intel enhanced):Teachers present to students, monitor their activities, collaborate and help them learn
Access Management(Intel enhanced):Teachers and parents guide students on using applications and viewing internet content
Intel Theft Deterrent(Intel exclusive):School controls assets, preventing theft and parts reselling