Intel is expected to see its total shipments of Classmate PCs since the launch of the devices in 2006, reach 12 million units by the end of 2012, and with the entrance of Intel's StudyBook tablet PC in 2013, shipments of Classmate PC-series products in 2013 have a chance to reach 3-4 million units.
In addition to rotatable touchscreen panel-based netbook designs, Intel will introduce a new 7-inch member under the Classmate PC-series – StudyBook tablet PCs – which feature dual-operating system (OS) support and a plastic chassis, while weighing 525g. Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and China-based Malata will manufacture the devices.
In addition to Intel, Shuttle has also been aggressively entering the education market with its e-backpack solution. Shuttle's 8-inch V-series V08CN01 tablet PC features Nvidia's Tegra 2 and Android, while weighing only 570g.
Intel to see Classmate PC shipments break 10 million units by end of 2012
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Article translated by Joseph Tsai
