Careless kids to get tough notebook PCs
12 Mar 2007
Intel has created what is claims is a 'playground-proof' notebook PC for UK school children.
The 'Pupil Device' is aimed at children between the ages of seven and 18. It has been reinforced to withstand any playground bumps and falls.
The computers will also come imprinted with school badges on the casing to make them less attractive to thieves.
Intel has not disclosed any further information about the computers, such as price, specifications and the operating system, although an Intel spokesman claimed they would be "affordable".
The company has already launched a scheme in Brazil in which children have been issued with a portable computer that Intel said has the same durability features as the proposed UK computer.
The Brazilian version has been designed to run Windows or Linux.
The UK version of the notebooks will go on sale to schools from September this year.
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