Bangalore: Intel has unveiled a new tablet named ‘Studybook’ under its classroom computer series. This new tablet is rugged and is meant to be a classmate for all students. The tablet is loaded with education tools like Intel’s Learning Series software, an interactive e-reader and LabCam applications.
The tablet sports a 7-inch multi-touch LCD screen, 1060 x 600 pixel resolution, front and rear-facing cameras, a microphone, light sensor support and mobile learning environment. It is powered by Intel Atom Z650 processor and can run on either Windows 7 or Android Honeycomb operating system. Some addition specs are 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, 4 GB and 32 GB of internal storage, an accelerometer, an optional light sensor, one USB port, microSD card slot, one opening for a 3G card, audio out and optional HDMI output. For connectivity it has 802.11 b/g/n, optional 3G and optional Bluetooth.
“Students today live in a virtual world and this device can give a valid scientific experience for students in emerging economies,” says Wayne Grant, director of research and planning for Intel’s Education Market Platforms Group.
This tuff tablet can handle the carless usage of kids, it can withstand 70-centimeter drop and comes with a rubber band reinforcing the bezel to keep sand and other elements, and it is made of plastic and weighs 525-gram. Price of this tablet is not yet confirmed, it is expected to be around $200 or less.
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