Classmate PC
The Classmate PC is a laptop produced by Intel , which was originally only intended to be available in developing countries. It was available in various configurations from 299 euros (third generation) and was developed as Intel's answer to the $ 100 laptop by the non-profit organization One Laptop per Child . The price of the new (fourth) generation of the Classmate PC was adjusted and was available for 429 euros at the start of sales. It is precisely because of its robustness (50–70 cm in height that is safe to fall on the floor) that the laptop should find its way into the classrooms of primary schools. Due to the higher resolution of the new, fourth generation, the device is now also more interesting for secondary schools and private individuals or companies.
The concrete use of the Classmate PC and the further development of it, however, clearly focuses on the demands of all children around the world and thus becomes an ideal companion for school.
configuration
The first generation contained the following components:
- Modified Intel Celeron M 900 MHz processor with lower voltage (ULV) and no L2 cache
- 256 MB RAM
- Intel 915 GM onboard graphics chip (uses 8 MB of RAM)
- 7 inch screen with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels
- Battery for four hours of operation
- 1000 MB (Linux variant) or 2000 MB (Windows variant) flash disk
- WLAN according to the 802.11g standard , no mobile ad hoc mesh network
- Keyboard, microphone
- Operating system: Mandriva Linux 2007 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional
In the press it is pointed out that the Intel laptop has to be operated in low-infrastructure areas by connecting it to a car battery. A crank for generating electricity is not included because a user can no longer satisfy the higher power requirements of the Intel laptop with a hand crank.
The third generation includes the following components:
- Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
- Main memory: 1,024 MB RAM
- SSD: 16 GB (optional 60 GB HD)
- Screen size: 8.9 inch touch screen
- Battery life: up to 6 hours, 6 cell battery
- Weight: 1.25-1.45 kg
- Waterproof keyboard
- Integrated loudspeaker, microphone, 1.3 million pixel webcam
- Operating system: Linux Edubuntu or Microsoft Windows XP or none
The fourth generation has now been improved with the following points:
- Processor: Intel Atom N450, 1.66 GHz
- RAM: Optionally 1 GB or 2 GB
- SSD: 16 or 32 GB and an optional 160 GB hard drive
- Screen size: 10.1 inch / touchscreen (now with a resolution of up to 1366 × 768)
- The keyboard was enlarged to make it easier to work.
- Microsoft Windows 7 (Home / Professional) or Ubuntu- Linux is supplied as the operating system . Alternatively, delivery without an operating system is also possible.
- optionally available with 250 GB hard drive as UMTS version for mobile Internet
The fifth generation has been on the IDF in 2011 presented
- Processor: Intel Atom N2600 1.6 GHz
- Screen size: 10.1 inch / touchscreen
- Screen resolution: 1366 × 768
distribution
The Classmate PC was originally intended to be available for purchase only in developing countries. The first 800 copies for tests reached Brazil's schools at the end of March 2007, although Brazil has not yet decided whether to buy the Classmate PC or the XO . In late September 2008, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ordered a million Classmate PCs for distribution in schools across the country. Libya has ordered 150,000 devices.
The second generation of Classmate PCs are also available in Europe and the USA. Since autumn 2008, Classmate PCs from various manufacturers have also been offered in a German version.
The third generation Convertible Classmate PC is especially intended for classroom use and is intended to modernize learning. The third generation was available on the German market from July 2009.
The "fourth generation" has been available since the third quarter of 2010. Here is u. a. Screen size, SSD drive and RAM have been enlarged. The UMTS module, which is now optionally available, is not only very popular with schoolchildren, but has also become of interest to companies and sales representatives. Here it could become an inexpensive alternative to the iPad from Apple.
Individual evidence
- ↑ " Intel to Compete with OLPC in Brazil ( Memento of the original from July 23, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. "
- ↑ " Venezuela orders 1 million laptops from Portugal "
- ↑ " Intel supplies Libya with 150,000 Classmates ( Memento of the original from January 10, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. "
