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Notebooks
PRICE RANGE: $499-$1649
Content Creation & Consumption
Full Connectivity, Manageability & Security
Use Web 2.0 tools to edit/post content on social media and academic networks
Load & Manage Multiple Applications
Surf the Internet while Managing Other Content
Modeling & Visualization
Mobile Media and Gaming Device
Primary mobile computing device for educators, students, business and enterprise consumers
System Highlights
Screen Size : 12.1” – 17.3”
Weight : 3.5 lbs – 7.1 lbs
Hard drive capacity: > 160 GB
Battery Life: up to 8-10 hours Integrated
Optical Drive: yes*
Wireless Networking: 802.11b/g/ Draft N
Operating System: Windows Vista Basic/Business or XP Home/Pro
Processor: Intel or AMD Single/Duo
* In most cases, may vary by model
Netbooks
PRICE RANGE: $279 – $599
Content Consumption
Consume Content, Collaborate , Email/IM
Surf the Internet & View Content
The ‘Basic Mobile’ Experience
Load Productivity Applications
Young Learners Primary Mobile Learning Device
Secondary portable computing device for educators,
students, business and enterprise consumers
System Highlights
Screen Size : 8.9” – 11.6”
Weight : 2.3 lbs – 3 lbs
Hard drive capacity: 160 GB
Battery Life: up to 7.5 hours
Integrated Optical Drive: No
Wireless Networking: 802.11b/g
Operating System: Windows XP Home/Pro
Processor: Intel Atom