Intel updates its Classmate PC designs so that they can incorporate the latest Intel Atom Cedar Trail processors. The new stream of netbooks and convertible tablets are designed to be more rugged and improve on lots of touch features and longer battery life.
Classmate computers are designed for children and feature sturdy chassis, built-in handles and other education-based hardware and software.
CTL is one of Intel's Classmate PC partners and now they have convertible tablet-slash-netbook based on the latest Classmate design.
The CTL2go Classmate PC NL3 is a 10-incher with 1366×768 resolution. The device can be folded down overthe keyboard for use in slate mode. It can be folded down over the keyboard for use in slate mode. The tablet has resistive touch panel allows writing and drawing on the screen with the stylus (included). The stylus slides into a hole in the case for safe keeping. The resistive touchscreens are not as sensitive as a display that features Wacom or N-Trig active digitzer, but they offer a much cheaper way to use a stylus.
The biggest change in this platform is the support for Intel Atom N2600 or N2800 Cedar Trail processors. CTL offers a model with the 1.66GHz N2600 chip. It is believed that this device will run for 10 hours, almost 4 hours more of what the Pine Trail chips offered.
Cedar Trail processors can now handle 1080p HD video playback, that's why CTL and other Classmate PC manufacturers added HDMI ports while keeping the standard VGA ports.
If the rugged, child-friendly case wasn't enough to sway you to the CTL2go NL3 was designed to be used in the classroom. The computer also has two headphone jacks. Several students can plug into the same computer to listen to the same song, audio or instructional material.
CTL's Classmate device supports up to 2GB of RAM, HD or SSD for storage. It also has WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet and optional 3G. It weighs about 3.5 lbs and sells for $499 and up.
While the Classmate line is specifically designed for students, some people actually buy this product for its rugged design and its ability to withstand minor abuse while being affordable at the same time.
The demo unit won't exactly be the final unit to be shipped. CTL is using a new chiclet, or island-style keyboard with flatkeys and little space between each key. It is told that this makes the keyboard seem larger as early Classmate PC keyboards feel cramped if you are an adult.
Intel says that there are 6 million Classmate PC computers that have shipped globally over the previous years including the convertible tablets like the CTL NL3 but also the traditional netbook-style computers without touchscreens like the new CTL 2go Classmate PC E12.
Source: Liliputing
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