Intel Corporation has unveiled the latest Intel classmate PCs that will be powered by the new Intel® Atom™ processors. They have been updated with new designs that boast new, enhanced applications.

The classmate PCs offer an enhanced user experience, increased ruggedness, improved battery life and are more affordable. The increased battery life means students may be able to work up to 10 hours on a single charge. The improved ruggedness stems from such features as strengthened corners for shock and vibration absorption, and a keyboard that can withstand prying fingers and improved water resistance.
"To succeed in today’s global economy, students need to develop 21st century skills like problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration,” said Danie Steyn, General Manager, Intel East Africa.
“Technology solutions that are purpose-built for education, plays a key role in supporting the development of these skills and we look forward to further enriching the education experience with the roll out of our new platforms,” said Mr. Steyn.
The new multi-touch and premium writing experiences, in conjunction with palm rejection technology, enable students to write directly on screen. The textured touch screen, special stylus and handwriting recognition software create a “write on paper” experience. The built-in camera, photo view, media player, and drawing applications resourcefully allow students to create and experience multimedia learning content.
The comprehensive classroom-ready features and capabilities include LabCam, a touch-optimized application consisting of six easy-to-use scientific inquiry tools leveraging the camera in different ways, allowing students to analyze the visual data present in their photos and videos.
McAfee AntiVirus* has been added for proactive protection to keep users’ digital lives more secure, and platform management has been updated for increased scalability, flexibility and manageability. Enhancements include classroom management, theft deterrence and webcam companion for media capture and management, noise filtering, anti-shake features, digitial archiving and annotation. An enhanced access management feature has also been added for teachers to see and monitor students’ access in school and at home.