Intel is in talks with several
computer manufacturers over the possibility of launching a cheap
laptop aimed at
U.S. schoolchildren. Having enjoyed great success with its Classmate
PC laptop which was sold amongst schoolchildren in other countries, the
chip making giants appear to have turned their attention to the
USA . The updated model is expected to cost around $500.
Intel have refused to name the manufacturers with whom they are in talks. Taiwanese company Elitegroup
Computer Systems manufactured the low cost
PC Intel retail in other countries, though it is unknown if they will be involved in this project. Intel did, however, reveal that testing of the first generation Classmate PC laptop is underway in California, Oregon and Texas as a form of trial prior to the introduction of a new
low cost laptop .