CTL Corporation has announced the commercial availability of the 2go PC, an affordable mini laptop for children which is based on Intel’s Classmate PC “netbook”.
“The 2go PC is a 3-lb. unit based on the Intel Celeron M processor and the Intel 915GMS chipset. It has a 9-inch 800 x 480 LCD screen, and a 40GB Seagate hard drive. The notebook features a sturdy plastic case, two integrated speakers, 2 USB ports, RJ-45 10/100 LAN ports and 4-cell Lithium Ion batteries with 3 to 4-hr. typical usage time. It is Microsoft Windows XP-available and will run Linux as well. The computers will also feature built in webcams and memory card readers.” CTL says.
The 2go PCs will be priced from about $300 to $500. The first netbooks for the U.S. market will be available through the Amazon.com website and CTL’s integration partners. There is no information on the availability date.
