Typical price: £160
What is it: Ultraportable for students in developing countries
What we think: Provides excellent technologies that should filter down to consumer laptops
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 March 2008
Tags: intel, windows xp, hard drive, cpu
We like:
Small and inexpensive; solid, semirugged construction should hold up to abuse; includes Windows XP and Microsoft Office
We don't like:
Very limited built-in storage; low screen resolution
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Aimed at students in developing countries, the Intel Classmate PC is an intriguing attempt at a low-cost laptop. We love the rugged design, but the small 2GB solid-state hard drive doesn't leave a lot of room for growth
Intel Classmate PC History
20 Mar 2008 in News
News.blog: Classmate PC ready for EU retailers
Intel plans on expanding the distribution of its inexpensive, school children-friendly Classmate PC to US and European retail outlets, writes News.com blogger Erica Ogg
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