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World class chipmakerĀ Intel,Ā has introduced a ten-inch tablet reference design, which isĀ made specifically forĀ educationĀ purposes. Ā The device, is simply called ā€˜Intel Education tabletā€™ is based on... Intel Creates 10 Inch Education Tablet

World class chipmakerĀ Intel,Ā has introduced a ten-inch tablet reference design, which isĀ made specifically forĀ educationĀ purposes. Ā The device, is simply called ā€˜Intel Education tabletā€™ is based on an Atom chip and runs Android 4.0 operating system, it also comes preloaded with some Intel Education Software. Ā TheĀ Intel company hopes that its tablet design, which is to be delivered by local vendors, will enable collaborative learning and make the classroom environment a more exciting place to be.

Intel Education Tablet

Inside the Intel Education tablet is a dual-core Intel Atom Z2460 chip. The device features both front and rear facing cameras,will come with a stylus and sports integrated speakers and microphones to ā€œbring interactive, multimedia content into learningā€. Ā The screen of the device is equipped with shock-absorbers for those inevitable knocks, and it weighs only 680 grams. Ā The battery life is strong and will power the device for 6.5 hours, which should be Ā plenty of time to finish almost any educational tasks.

The additional software and learning tools accompanying the tablet include painting tools and accessories, an e-Reader, science, exploration and data analysis applications, a snap-on magnification lens and a plug-in thermal probe. Ā Intelā€™s educational software is not weak by any stretch of the imagination, as you will be able to see by Ā its Lab Camera, which can capture time-lapse imagery, serve as a microscope, and be set up with a motion trigger! Ā The ArtRage software allows to work with different effects including watercolour, ink pen, pencil and sticker spray, while the application Ā SPARKvue allows to analyse the world through the tabletā€™s built-in sensors. Ā For teachers, the company offers software to manage the tablet fleet, McAfee Mobile Security suite and something called ā€˜theft deterrentā€™ measures. Ā Intel already offers anĀ Education tablet with a seven-inch screen, Atom Z2420 chip, Android 4.1 OS and nearly 8 hours of battery life, but it appears as though the company does not want to stop there as Ā John Galvin, vice president of Intelā€™s Sales and Marketing Group and general manager of Intel Education informs us ā€œ 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.ā€

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SOURCE:Ā http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/intel-creates-10-inch-tablet-design-for-education-124653