nextbigthing : Netbook Options Cast Wider
June 4, 2009
Latitude 2100 Netbook
Dell’s new Latitude 2100 netbook is designed with kindergarten through eighth-grade classrooms in mind. The device is built with a rubberized casement to protect it from juice spills on desks and backpack jostles. The outer lid is fitted with a Network Activity Light, or “tattletale light,” that flashes whenever a student is online. The hardware is fully customizable with five cover-color choices and extra options for an antimicrobial keypad, a touch screen, a three- or six-cell battery and a choice of operating systems.
Price: starts at $369, www.dell.com
Fujitsu M2010 Netbook
The glossy ruby-red M2010, a 2.6-pound Windows XP netbook with a 10.1-inch WSVGA display, is aimed specifically at K-12 students. Powered by an Intel Atom Processor, the M2010 features a built-in webcam, a 160 GB hard drive, and 1 GB DDR2 memory (easily upgrades to 2 GB by removing just two screws). The M2010 has a mercury-free LCD, so it’s environmentally friendly, and uses no paint, so the finish holds up.
Price: at press time, $449, www.shopfujitsu.com
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