Intel to launch 2Go PC: second-gen low-cost Classmate laptop

Intel have now launched their second generation low-cost Classmate PC, well laptop to be precise. The new model is called 2Go PC and will now come with a slightly larger 9-inch screen, and you will also notice that the new 2Go PC has a more mature look.

This new second-gen low-cost Classmate laptop has a built in webcam and comes with a choice of a 30GB hard drive or 4GB of flash storage. Intel will use their 900MHz Celeron M chip and as the 2Go PC will not be used for complex work the 512MB of RAM is more than enough.

Intel will give you the choice of wither Linux of Windows XP; expect to pay about $400 through Amazon.

Source – DigiTimes

2008 great for cheap laptops: Intel are challenging Asus Eee PC with Classmate PC

It looks like the year 2008 is looking great in the way of cheap laptops and with the latest news from Intel we can see some really interesting things happening.

Intel has jumped in on the act in producing very cheap laptops which will be next-generation Classmate PCs. Their new products will be designed main for children in developing nations plus are launching in the US and Europe as a second generation for between $250 to $350.

We cannot tell you anything about the specifications because they are under wraps but we are guessing that they will be consumer-friendly with Windows and possibly be flexible in the way of RAM, storage and screen size.

Source - TechDigest