The Intel Classmate is a relatively inexpensive laptop convertible that was inspired by and intended to compete with the XO laptops from OLPC. I’m not sure what Classmate model this is, but I have confirmed that Argentina did buy this laptop to deploy in schools, and I’ve confirmed that the XO software will replace the [...]
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Intel AppUp Store update: I found a security hole
September 26th, 2010 · No Comments · software reviews
You might recall my post from Friday about my attempts to download games for AppUp and how intel’s DRM kept blocking me from playing the free games. The DRM is still broken (when I break something I really break it), and they’re going to hand the case off to a specialist on Monday.
Intel AppUp is Cursed with Broken DRM
September 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments · software reviews
Intel announced their app store for netbooks last week. I would have ignored it, but B&N were supposed to have a Nook app in the store. It’s not there, actually. I went into this with a generally positive attitude. I don’t like app stores, but my main laptop is old enough that it has specs [...]
Intel Reader is not your typical $1500 e-reader (video)
September 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · hardware news, video
You’ve probably never heard of this e-reader before, and if you have then the price tag might have convinced you it was a boondoggle. That was certainly my opinion. But about a week ago I stumbled across Intel’s waiting list for loaner units. This opportunity is only open to educator, so I wouldn’t even try [...]
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