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RM, a United Kingdom based educational software supplier has teamed up with its hardware partner Asus to release a new laptop “Minibook” which would weigh less than 1 kg and would cost £ 169 for basic model.
Minibook will enable its users to use all normal programs which can run on Linux operating system and do not require high system configuration. Its users can create and edit documents, view photographs, send and receive email, play music and video and browse internet.
MiniBook comes with 7 inch screen, Intel Celeron-M ULV 900 MHz processor, 256 MB to 512 MB RAM, 3 USB ports, VGA port and 2 GB to 4 GB solid state hard drive.
Other features include integrated web cam, microphone and speakers, internal wireless 3G module, card reader and an Asus developed Linux based operating system.
Tim Pearson, CEO of RM expects MiniBook to be a success as it includes everything what a student would need and moreover this student device is in the same price range of an Apple IPod.
MiniBook may struggle to play the latest games but its size, price and portability surely makes it a strong contender for back to school list.