Intel unveil new PC for African children

  1. Posted on Monday 14 June 2010 - 10:00
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    Sanday Chongo Kabange, AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia
    US based computer giants; Intel Corporation has unveiled a child-friendly Intel powered computer that is designed for school going children in Africa's most harsh learning condition. The rugged convertible classmate PC offers a durable and flexible design that is compatible with school children in Africa.
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    The new classmate PC combines ruggedness and full PC functionalities with enhanced e-learning capabilities, enhanced performance and energy efficiency.

    The latest Intel-powered convertible classmate PC has tailor made features such as Intel Atom processor, 10.1 LCD monitor, increased memory and storage to run various education applications.

    It also has the ability to change from a clamshell to a tablet PC, allowing child users to switch naturally as they move between activities and locations within the classroom.

    “Our ethnographers have spent countless hours understanding how technology can help school age children here in Africa and around the world build skills required for the future,” said Shelly Esque, Intel Corporation’s Vice President for Legal and Corporate Affairs.

    Esque said, “At Intel, we believe that education has the power to transform the lives of individuals, villages, cities and nations. We understand that technology is one of our greatest tools to advance education around the world”.

    She explained further that the latest classmate pc is designed the way children conduct their daily activities and has a touch-screen with a user interface optimised for eReading application, water resistant keyboard, scratch resistance surfaces and a rechargeable battery, lasting up to 8.5 hours.

    Esque added that the latest Intel-powered convertible classmate PC has integrated wireless connectivity with WIFI and provides options of 3G, GPS and WiMAX for easy network and internet connections.

    According to available data, about 72 million children worldwide have no access to education, with Africa having the largest chunk.

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