Affordable. Rugged. Compact. Mobile. Flexible.
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.
Functional. Reliable. Efficient. Secured.
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.
System Configuration:
Classmate PC Hardware:
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First Generation |
Second Generation |
| Processor |
Intel ® Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz, Zero L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB |
Intel ® Mobile Processor ULV 900 MHz, Zero L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB |
| Chipset |
Intel ® 915GMS |
Intel ® 915GMS |
| Memory |
DDR -II 256 MB or 512 MB |
DDR -II 256 MB (Linux only)or 512 MB |
| Storage Device |
1 GB Flash (for Linux), 2GB |
1 GB Flash (for Linux), 2GB/4GB Flash, 1.8 HDD |
| Operating Systems |
Windows XP Professional / Linux |
Windows XP Professional / Linux |
| LCD |
7" 800 x 480 color LCD |
7" 800 x 480 color LCD
9" 800 x 480 color LCD |
| Network |
10/100M Ethernet + 802.11 b/g WLAN with Antenna |
10/100M Ethernet + 802.11 b/g WLAN with Antenna, Mesh |
| Keyboard/Touchpad |
Water Resistent Keyboard and Touchpad |
Water Resistent Keyboard and Touchpad |
| Power Solution |
6 cells Li-on battery, 4 hours usage time |
6 cells Li-on battery (5 hours)
4 cells Li-on battery (3.3 hours) |
| Audio |
Integrated 2 channel audio |
Integrated 2 channel audio |
| Speaker/Microphone |
Built-in speaker and microphone |
Built-in speaker and microphone |
| Dimensions |
245 x 196 x 44 mm |
238 x 195 x 42 mm |
| Weight |
1.45 Kg |
1.27Kg - 1.49Kg |
| System I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 SD slot |
2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 SD slot |
| Camera (Optional) |
None |
30fps @ 640x480, 0.3M |
| Digital Pen (Optional) |
Pegasus Note Taker |
EPOS |
Classmate PC Software:
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Digital Pen
Optional |
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Students use real pen to draw, sketch, and take notes that are viewed and stored in digital format |
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Special Graphics Driver
Intel exclusive |
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Students adapt their viewing angle to the content they're browsing through |
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Classroom Collaboration
Intel enhanced |
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Teachers present to students, monitor their activities, collaborate and help them learn |
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Access Management
Intel enhanced |
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Teachers and parents guide students on using applications and viewing internet content |
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Intel Theft Deterrent
Intel exclusive |
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School controls assets, preventing theft and parts reselling |
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Additionally, an Intel-based classmate PC is compatible with existing PC software and will have educational content and programs created by each region's ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to enhance the solution and improve educational experience.
