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April 08, 2008
HP Introduces Full-function Mini-notebook PC for Education Market
By Eve Sullivan TMCnet Editor
Hewlett-Packard (News - Alert) is introducing a full-function, mini-notebook PC, priced starting at $500, to help schools offer affordable computing and benefit mobile professionals.
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, which will be available later this month, was designed for the education market and is flexible for students to use from the classroom to family room.
“HP listened to our needs and now is delivering a product designed by education for education,” said Chris Sieger, director of information technology for Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia. “Teachers and technology are the two most important assets in education. HP’s announcement demonstrates that it understands what schools need from industry.”
At about two and a half pounds, the HP Mini is smaller and lighter than most math or science books. It includes a suite of wireless multimedia and security capabilities to allow students to learn everywhere they go, including class, home and field trips.
“Education shouldn’t end at the bell,” said Jeri Callaway, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP believes providing each student with an affordable, creative multimedia tool like the HP Mini will better prepare them to live, learn and work in an information-rich society.”
Business and mobile professionals, who value the same mobility, usability and cost concerns of the education market, will also benefit from the HP Mini. It provides professionals a sleek, lightweight device that allows access to information and the ability to collaborate with others, as well as to communicate via e-mail and instant messaging.
The HP Mini has several features to boost productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including a simple, refined design and an aluminum shell that is sleek, sturdy and lightweight. Its DuraKeys feature a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters. A DriveGuard sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip.
The Mini also features scratch-resistant display and a magnesium hinge bracket, a large 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display, a user-friendly keyboard and touchpad, and it allows the ability to view video, still-image capture and web conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging. An optional integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and e-mail.
HP is also announcing the development of the Teacher Experience Exchange, an online community sponsored by the company and Microsoft (News - Alert) to provide educators a one-stop resource to discuss, share and learn with other educators.
To help K-12 teachers effectively integrate new technology in the classroom, HP also plans to provide free, online professional development courses designed to engage students and improve student achievement through the use of technology.
Eve Sullivan is a TMCnet contributing editor.
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, which will be available later this month, was designed for the education market and is flexible for students to use from the classroom to family room.
“HP listened to our needs and now is delivering a product designed by education for education,” said Chris Sieger, director of information technology for Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia. “Teachers and technology are the two most important assets in education. HP’s announcement demonstrates that it understands what schools need from industry.”
At about two and a half pounds, the HP Mini is smaller and lighter than most math or science books. It includes a suite of wireless multimedia and security capabilities to allow students to learn everywhere they go, including class, home and field trips.
“Education shouldn’t end at the bell,” said Jeri Callaway, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP believes providing each student with an affordable, creative multimedia tool like the HP Mini will better prepare them to live, learn and work in an information-rich society.”
Business and mobile professionals, who value the same mobility, usability and cost concerns of the education market, will also benefit from the HP Mini. It provides professionals a sleek, lightweight device that allows access to information and the ability to collaborate with others, as well as to communicate via e-mail and instant messaging.
The HP Mini has several features to boost productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including a simple, refined design and an aluminum shell that is sleek, sturdy and lightweight. Its DuraKeys feature a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters. A DriveGuard sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip.
The Mini also features scratch-resistant display and a magnesium hinge bracket, a large 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display, a user-friendly keyboard and touchpad, and it allows the ability to view video, still-image capture and web conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging. An optional integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and e-mail.
HP is also announcing the development of the Teacher Experience Exchange, an online community sponsored by the company and Microsoft (News - Alert) to provide educators a one-stop resource to discuss, share and learn with other educators.
To help K-12 teachers effectively integrate new technology in the classroom, HP also plans to provide free, online professional development courses designed to engage students and improve student achievement through the use of technology.
Eve Sullivan is a TMCnet contributing editor.
