Very cool. Intel announced their next generation Classmate PC at the Intel Developer's Forum in San Francisco yesterday. It's a PC designed for education, that combines several tech trends into one: ultra mobile computers, touch screen technology, wireless internet access, and tablet design. The small size (8.9" screen) and carry handle make it easy to hold in various positions, it's rugged enough to withstand a decent beating, and while the price is unclear at this point, overseas the model is already selling for well under $500. Looks like a winner to me. Here's Intel's Jeff Galinovsky in all his crew-cutted glory to demonstrate:
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August 21, 2008
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