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Intel Classmate PC (9in.) review

Processor
Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Celeron M 353
Clock speed:	0.9 GHz

Motherboard
Chipset:	Intel 915GMS Express

Memory
RAM installed:	512 MB
Number of memory slots:	1
RAM type:	DDR2 SDRAM

Interfaces & networking
USB:	2
Wireless LAN:	802.11/b/g; 802.11s mesh mode
Ethernet:	10/100Mbps

Expansion slots
Flash card:	SD

Hard drive storage
Hard drive type:	standard
Hard drive size:	30 GB

Video
Graphics processor:	Intel GMA 900
Graphics RAM:	128 MB
Graphics memory technology:	Dynamic Video Memory Technology

Display
Display technology:	colour TFT
Display diagonal size:	9 in
Maximum resolution:	800x480 pixels

Input
Pointing devices:	2-button touchpad
Keyboard:	standard

Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor:	clamshell

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows XP Professional (Linux also available)
Software included:	Microsoft Office 2003

Audio
Microphone:	yes
Speakers:	stereo
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Battery
Battery technology:	Li-ion

Miscellaneous
Other:	integrated webcam

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Overview

Intel Classmate PC (9in.)

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Editors rating: 7.5

Verdict

Intel has tweaked the Classmate PC to appeal to first-world schoolchildren, and it now offers an experience on a par with mini-notebooks such as the ASUS Eee.

Price

TBA

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