Intel Officially Introduces 7-Inch "Studybook" Tablet
Now classrooms can use durable Atom-based tablets thanks to Intel's Learning Series of devices.
On Tuesday Intel officially introduced the Studybook tablet, a new addition to its Intel Learning Series. It features specialized, classroom-ready applications and a rugged design to withstand rough adolescent handling. The company has also added Teacher PC criteria for Ultrabook and Notebook systems for a seamless e-learning classroom experience.
Under the hood, the new kid-friendly tablet is powered by Intel's Atom Z650 processor. It also has a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen with a default resolution of 1024 x 600 (16:9), an optional 0.3MP front-facing camera, an optional 2.0MP rear-facing camera, integrated audio, and either Windows 7 or Android 3.x "Honeycomb" environments.
Also on the spec list is 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, between 4 GB and 32 GB of internal storage, depending on your budget, an accelerometer and an optional light sensor. Slots include one USB port, one microSD card slot, one opening for a 3G card, audio out, optional HDMI output and more. Connectivity includes 802.11 b/g/n, optional 3G and optional Bluetooth. Security consists of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)-based Intel Learning Series theft deterrent solution.
"The rugged tablet reference design is constructed from a single piece of plastic and includes shock-absorbers around the screen," Intel said on Tuesday. "It is designed to withstand accidental drops from a standard student desk and is also water- and dust- resistant. Young students, often owners of slippery fingers can learn and have fun in and out of the classroom with reduced stress for parents and teachers concerned about damage."
Educational software pre-installed on the Studybook includes classroom management, LabCam applications that support scientific inquiry, and an optimized e-reader. There's also collaboration software providing a student-friendly interface so that both teachers and students can collaborate within the classroom electronically.
"An Intel studybook offers students limitless opportunities to enhance their learning experience," said Kapil Wadhera, general manager of Intel’s Education Market Platform Group. "Expanding the Intel Learning Series portfolio of affordable, purpose-built educational devices brings us closer to our vision of enabling more students and teachers to participate in high quality education."
Currently, more than 7 million students worldwide are using Intel classmate PCs. However the hardware and software elements of an Intel Studybook have been piloted in more than 2,000 classrooms in 36 countries. Its infrastructure is tailored to individual geographies in terms of content, cultural relevance, and language, Intel said.
Parties interested in purchasing Intel's Learning Series products for a classroom or home schooling can head here for providers.
On the internet... Probably by showing pictures of herself. You mad son?
Now.. Back on topic..
It would be nice if they made these for things OTHER than educational purposes.
Why isn't this standard for tablets nowadays? I'd take ruggedness over "extremely innovative and original features" like 2048x1536 screens any day.
LOl wanted to be the first one to quote that. Hopefully this phrasing doesn't catch on with big corporations
On the internet... Probably by showing pictures of herself. You mad son?
Now.. Back on topic..
It would be nice if they made these for things OTHER than educational purposes.
I don't like the name and will never call it that!
It's just a 7" tablet, no need for a different name, than an 8 or 10" version of it!
And the Z650 doesnt do 64bit like the higher end models... not that you NEED 64bit on a tablet but if you have a chip that can do it why not use it?
But the jobs a sweet looking all in one sort of thing for the kids. Hopefully it ought to be cheap enough for the poorest of people to afford and then........... bang. It'll see sales like nothing before.
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Wow and how is 4:3 more than 16:10 or even 16:9?
4:3=1.333333...
16:10=1.6
and because of 1.6 > 1.3 thus 16:10 = 4:3
You have no clue what you are talking about do you? If 22" at 16:9 is not big enough for you just get a bigger display with higher resolution, you smart guy!
I have an Acer W500 since summer 2011. I find it hugely useful, although it's true, it misses a pen or a digitizer. I had Win8 Dev Preview on it and now runs Win8 Consumer. If u get over the shock of Metro and the half-baked apps (which can be disabled) it makes a better (faster) OS for it.
I just have this fear of ACER, HP and Toshiba. For a reason in most cases (no offence to anyone). Lenovo went the right direction towards it but it feels that there is just not enough demand for that type of product. No wonder it did not pick up that fast, tablets with functions I need still cost ~€1000.
Windows 8 is no probs for me. I have Windows Phone 7.5 and kind of got used to it. As for tabs on PC they will have to go definitely as I need to multi-task better and faster (excel and word multiple files open anyone?). Rumour has it that once Windows 8 spreads these types of devices (that I am looking for) will become popular.
Totally right. Just uninstall the metro apps, and Win8 is good to go.
I don't know what those guys were smoking when they decided that metro was "good" for touch. It's not.