Welcome To Laptop Hacks - Laptop News


Intel Classmate PC Review

A few months back we had the opportunity to test one of the first machines produced by the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Association, the OLPC XO. But OLPC isn’t the only project intent on bringing ultra-low-cost, rugged computers to children in the developing world. Intel has been working on a unit, dubbed the Classmate PC, for its World Ahead Program. As with the XO, compared to even a $399 Sam’s Club special, the Classmate is wanting. But given its low price and the fact that it’s either this or nothing for a Classmate’s intended users--the machine has a lot going for it.

As with the XO, we decided to hand the Classmate off to a user in the target age range of K-12 students: Nicholas, an 8-year-old second grader. More PClike Design
As with the XO, Nick appreciated the Classmate’s colorful blue and beige exterior and integrated handle (“Hey, you can carry it. Nice idea,” he said). The machine has a compact footprint (9.6 x 7.7 inches) but is thick (1.7 inches) for a machine without an optical drive. Intel Classmate PC Review by LAPTOP Magazine Linked by LT Hacker








More News



Subscribe to our RSS Feed

Navigation


laptop accessories & cases
Dell Coupon
discount toner
t mobile phone

Most Popular


Creative Commons License