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Intel announced new convertible notebook designs for the Classmate PC at CES 2009. The designs feature a touch-screen display, a 180 degree swivel design, a rotational camera, and the Intel Atom processor. Other niceties include a water resistant keyboard, a ruggedized design for backpack usage, and a “palm rejection” feature in tablet mode designed to allow the child to write more naturally by resting their palm on the touch-screen display.

Remember that Intel doesn’t sell Classmate PCs directly. U.S. manufacturers of Classmate PC-based systems include CTL, Equus, and M&A. Other manufactures include MDG in Canada, CMS in the United Kingdom, NEC in France, Olidata in Chile, ASI in Australia and Hanvon in China.

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