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Intel Unveils Mobile PC

Intel Corp. has unveiled low-cost notebook personal computers to provide affordable collaborative learning environments for teachers and students in developing countries. The small flip-open notebook PC codenamed ‘Eduwise’ includes a handle, light blue accents and snaps shut like a purse.

With it a teacher can make presentations, control what a student has access to, and interact individually with each student in giving tests or providing feedback.  It integrates with other non-computing learning tasks such as note taking and handwriting with wireless pen attachments. Because it is a fully featured PC, the Eduwise design can accommodate other standard software and tools for additional needs and uses.

Fig: Intel Flip Open PC 'Eduwise'

The cheaper PCs are part of a USD 1 billion investment by Intel over the next five years to promote the use of computers for education and public utilities in developing countries.

The company also announced a plan with the Mexican government to provide PCs to 300,000 teachers. Intel said it also plans to extend teacher training to 400,000 teachers in Mexico through the Intel Teach to the Future program by 2010.

President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini said, “Our job now is to harness the combined potential of full-featured technology, high-speed connectivity and effective education to speed the gains for the next billion people – and the next billion after that.” He said the devices will be available from next year.