Live from the IDF 2011 show floor, Sascha has a quick look at the 5th-generation of the Intel Classmate PC.
It’s a very ruggedized computer for younger students. The thick plastic case has rounded corners and looks like it can survive some bumps (but don’t…
Netbook’s still have a lot of play and it seems that emerging markets are proving them selves by increasing overall notebook sales in Q2. This is all thanks to one million Classmate PCs ordered by Venezula for their education system. Taiwan notebook makers’ reached 44.49…
Netbooks have played an important role in the education market thanks to their low price and portable form factor. We’ve been focused on the education market for a while, we’ve got an article A Single Netbook Makes All the Difference at UC Berkley Language Lab…
Malata has unveiled a self-developed Intel Classmate PC the PC-A1007. Like the other Classmate PCs on the market the PC A1007 has a convertible netbook form factor with a 180 degree hinge and rugged chassis.
The release of the A1007 makes Malata the hird ODM…
Making learning fun is a constant challenge in the classroom and leveraging on tools like the Classmate Pc to pormote learning is one of the joys of teaching. Having only one computer in the classroom is a something that teacher often face and Pasco with…
Intel today released the successor to its classroom oriented, child friendly Netbook, the “Classmate PC” . The Classmate+ is a culmination of work between Intel and Lenovo to bring all the amenities of a rugged Thinkpad in the form of a Netbook and then just…
Netbook News has placed 2 Classmate PCs in an English School in Taiwan to see how a netbook would effect the learning environment. When looking at the learning landscape it quickly became evident that the goal was 1 computer per child. Many classroom’s don’t have…
The notion that each child can have a computer in the classroom is a great dream. In the mean time while we sort out the logistics of how we are going to make this happen why don’t we figure out how a small school could…
Dreamalings’ is a curriculum-based learning/teaching tools and mainstream multi-sensory learning system for school or home use. What makes this software particularly interesting is that you will be able to buy out modules in from Intel’s AppUp and the more games & apps you buy the…
It’s Day 0 of IDF 2010 and the pre-sneak peak show floor is already open. Here we’ve got a classmate PC demo that shows off Richard Beckwith shows off Classmate Assist which supports users seated or standing at the desk or table. This is an…
Welcome to Part 1 of a 4 part series about Netbooks in Classrooms, specifically the English House in Taipei. Netbooks are usually inexpensive with impressive battery lives. This, and their smaller form-factor than standard laptops make them ideal for use in the classroom! Many classroom’s…
Thinking of using the classmate PC for serious handwriting and note taking. Nicole discusses the pro’s and cons of note taking using the note taking program. You’ll also get to see what a page of notes looks like after its been converted to an electronic…
Wonder how the 3rd Generation Classmate PC is different then the 4th Generation? Take a look at the 2 units side by side to see how this netbook has matured into a rugged pc that really is targeted at kids. The new generation Classmate PC…
Intel’s Classmate PC apart from being rugged also comes with a whole host of software that focuses on handwriting, organizing school projects and the ability to create their own ebooks.
The Classmate PC has a Atom N450 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD and is…
Little computers for little people, Intel has come out with their next generation Classmate PC. We have to say its a serious upgrade to their first generation, which I’ve had to leave in Taipei City. Actually, every time Intel sends me a review sample I…
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