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Intel Creates 10-Inch Tablet Design For Education

Intel has introduced a ten-inch tablet reference design made specifically for education purposes. The device, simply called ‘Intel Education tablet’, is based on an Atom chip, runs Android 4.0 and comes pre-loaded with Intel Education Software.

Intel hopes that its tablet design, delivered by local vendors, will enable collaborative learning and make the classroom a more exciting place.

For the kids

At the heart of the Intel Education tablet is a dual-core Intel Atom Z2460 chip. The device features front- and rear-facing cameras, a stylus, integrated speakers and microphones to “bring interactive, multimedia content into learning”.

The tablet’s screen is equipped with shock-absorbers for those little shaky hands, and it weighs just 680 grams. The battery will power the device for 6.5 hours – plenty of time to finish any educational activity.

The additional learning tools accompanying the tablet include e-Reader capability, science, exploration and data analysis applications, painting tools and accessories, snap-on magnification lens and plug-in thermal probe.

Intel’s educational software is nothing to be sniffed at. For example, its Lab Camera can capture time-lapse imagery, serve as a microscope, and be set up with a motion trigger. ArtRage allows to work with effects including watercolour, ink pen, pencil, sticker spray and more, while SPARKvue allows to analyse the world through the tablet’s built-in sensors.

For teachers, the company offers software to manage the tablet fleet, McAfee Mobile Security suite and something called ‘theft deterrent’ measures.

Intel already offers an Education tablet with a seven-inch screen, Atom Z2420 chip, Android 4.1 OS and nearly 8 hours of battery life.

“ Intel remains committed to helping teachers and students achieve better results through the development of complete solutions that span the hardware, software and digital content required for a 21st century learning experience,” said John Galvin, vice president of Intel’s Sales and Marketing Group and general manager of Intel Education.

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Max Smolaks

Max 'Beast from the East' Smolaks covers open source, public sector, startups and technology of the future at TechWeekEurope. If you find him looking lost on the streets of London, feed him coffee and sugar.

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