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Intel Readies New Classmate PC Design for 2009 CES
by Scott Ferguson
Intel now has two specific designs for its Classmate PC. The original clamshell laptop design is on the left and the newer convertible tablet design is on the right.
The Intel Classmate PC based on the clamshell design running Microsoft Windows XP.
Another view of the clamshell version of the Intel Classmate PC.
Both versions of the Intel Classmate PC include a handle and rugged design for school children.
The convertible tablet version of the Intel Classmate PC.
The Intel Classmate PC running in tablet mode.
This version of the Intel Classmate PC is also running Windows XP.
The Intel Classmate PC tablet with the display closed.
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At the 2009 CES expo, Intel will officially roll out an updated version of its Classmate PC reference design that adds several new capabilities. The most significant additions to the Classmate PC design are a convertible tablet and touch-screen options. In addition, Intel is now offering its own Atom processors with the Classmate PC instead of a low-power Celeron chip used in previous designs. While the Intel Classmate PC is considered akin to a number of "netbooks" and mini-notebooks that have been developed in the past year, it primarily competes against the One Laptop Per Child PC that has been developed for the education market and school children.