New Delhi: Leading processor maker Intel is going to introduce Classmate, a portable computer for children priced between Rs 9,000-11,000, in India.
Classmate PC is a small, mobile learning-assistant educational solution that Intel has developed especially for students in emerging markets.
The device is to provide affordable and collaborative learning environments for students in from standards 5 to 10.
It features built in wireless and digital pen attachments and is run on both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
Classmate PC is aimed at bringing the full value of PC technology to bear in helping students and educators in primary and secondary schools by assisting in the learning process.
The PC has been developed in keeping with Intel's World Ahead programme, aimed at adding a billion new global computer users.
The company will soon begin talks with PC manufacturers and the government to support commercial production of 'Classmates' in India.
"Classmate PCs are being piloted in 25 countries this year, including India, and are designed to be entry points in education," Intel Corporation chief strategist Chris S Thomas was quoted by news agency PTI as saying.
"The PCs do not have a disk drive and use flash drive but have all necessary software and hardware to enable learning and Internet browsing," Thomas further told PTI.
On affordability, Intel Corporation will work with the government to possibly provide tax sops to manufacturers to further push down the cost.
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