MPC Brings Ultra
Low-Cost Mobile Notebook
MPC
Computers has unveiled TXTbook PC, an inexpensive mobile notebook computer
designed primarily for the K-6 education market. Based on the Intel
classmate PC design, TXTbook represents the latest development in MPC's
one-computer-per-child (one-to-one) computing initiative in the U.S. With
pricing starting at $499, MPC product will target kids as well as
parents.
The
TXTbook PC is a mobile computing device designed for the learning needs of
elementary school students. Despite its size, TXTbook delivers all the
performance necessary to run real-world applications as well as connecting
to a world of Web-based learning options, says the company.
The
product design is based on the latest Intel Atom Processors (1.6 GHz),
Intel's smallest processor purposely built for small, affordable netbooks
that offers low-power consumption enabling up to 5 hours of battery life.
The
company informs that TXTbook also features an 8.9-inch display, a hard
drive based on the same technology used in MP3 players, built-in wired and
wireless networking, a built-in Webcam, 2 Dual-channel stereo audio and
USB peripheral support -- all contained in a drop-proof package.
"Everything about TXTbook is optimized for kids," said Deborah Herrud,
product marketing manager for MPC Computers. "At less than three pounds,
it's lightweight and easy to carry with a built-in handle. The keyboard is
approximately 70% the size of a normal notebook computer and the footprint
is small enough to fit on a child's desk and makes it easy for a student
to see over the top of the display and follow what their teacher is
doing."
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