Intel announced cheap laptops

Yesterday (May 3), the world's largest chip maker Intel has announced a low-cost laptop designed for learning environments for teachers and students around the world.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini said the $ 400 laptop (codenamed "Eduwise") runs on Microsoft Windows or Linux and is integrated with wireless connectivity. A special type of computer software will allow students in the classroom to view presentations, perform tests and communicate separately with teachers through a built-in wireless connection.

The cheap laptop is part of a $ 1 billion investment fund proposed by Intel to promote the use of computers in schools, cafes and public places in developing countries over the next five years. .

"Eduwise" is designed by Intel but the installation phase will be done by a partner computer company. According to Paul Otellini, this cheap computer will be available next year. Reportedly, many other high-tech firms such as AMD, Microsoft . also announced similar initiatives to help shorten the number of developed and developing countries.

Currently one Laptop Per Child (affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is working on a project to supply millions of low-cost computers ($ 100 / unit) to students in countries: China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Thailand, Nigeria and Argentina.

On Intel's side, Otellini also said Intel has reached an agreement to provide the Mexican government with cheap PC shipments (100% new) by the end of the year. These computers will be distributed to about 300,000 teachers nationwide.

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