Intel Shows Off Classmate 3.0 Convertible Laptop With Touchscreen[Intel’s Netbook]

Intel has again surprised the masses by lifting the curtains on its Classmate third generation convertible laptop, Its a lot more cooler and feature packed than its predecessors. It features Intel’s Atom N270 processor, running at 1.6GHz, Accelerometer, 8.9-inch screen with hinge so that it can be turned into a tablet when needed. It also boasts of a touchscreen a first in the netbook segment.

Here is a full feature list, perfect netbook i would say:

• Intel’s Atom N270 processor 1.6 GHz
• Intel 945GSE chipset
• 8.9 Inch screen with touchscreen support for pen or finger input
• 1024 x 600 display resolution
• Accelerometer: the display can rotate just like in the iphone depending on the position of the screen(see video)
• Palm recognition: you can rest your hands on the screen
• Windows XP Home edition
• Wi-Fi Connectivity
• 180 degree camera rotation
• 1GB RAM
• .3 or 1.3 megapixel camera
• Water resistant keyboard
• SSD hard drive( size not specified yet )
• SD card slot
• Two USB ports
• 4 cell battery
• Rugged laptop designed for rough handling

Intel has also made available a  Classmate 3.0 hands on video:

Price is expected to be around 400$( Rs 16,500 approx.) but not yet confirmed

Update: The Classmate 3 netbooks are scheduled to reach the markets by the end of 2008

Via Zumo