Nobi Classmate PC Series vs Standard Netbooks

 Generic NetbookGeneric Tablet Netbook
Value
Proposition
Important User
Requirements
Nobi
Convertible 10.1"
Nobi
Clamshell 10.1"
Standard 10.1" Netbooks Standard 10.1" Tablet

Increased Protection

Durability and Design Chracteristics Designed to survive up to 60cm (2.3ft) drop on hard surface. (2) Hard disk shock protection built in. MORE durable than any tablet1 Designed to survive up to 60cm (2.3ft) drop on hard surface. (2) Hard disk shock protection built in. MORE durable than most notebooks1No standard drop test. LESS durable then notebooksNo Standard drop test. LESS durable than most notebooks
Ergonomics and TransportabilityBuilt-in case and handle for extra protection and easy transportation Built-in case and handle for extra protection and easy transportationNo Built-in Case and Handle, easy to drop and damageNo Built-in Case and Handle, easy to drop and damage
Environmental Water and Dust ProtectionWater-resistant keyboard, touchpad, and LCD screen withstands inadvertent liquid spills. Designed to meet IP4 dust resistance test criteria Water-resistant keyboard withstands inadvertent liquid spillsNot water nor dust resistantNot water nor dust resistant

Better User Experience

Feel Bundled Industrial rubber surface gives a more rugged feel and better grasp. Child Friendly Design with rotating webcamHard shelled with kid friendly design Standard notebook design Standard notebook design
Software Usage Education Softwares including SMART software suite (by request). Touchscreen optimized programs such as E-Book Reader, Note-Taking program, Art Drawing program, video/picture capture, and hand writing recognition. Other extras include USB Generation Tool for image backup and HDD protectionEducation Softwares including SMART software suite (by request). E-Book Reader Software includedNo education software No education software
Purpose built for education, touchscreen allows for inking (resting palms on screen for note-taking)Purpose built for education, rugged design for kid's usageNot purpose built for educationNot purpose built for education, multi-touch screen for entertainment, not for inking

Environmental Friendly

Energy Consumption and Compliance More power efficient - designed to be Energy Star 5.0 compliantMore power efficient - designed to be Energy Star 5.0 compliantNo advanced environmental issues addressed for personal computersNo advanced environmental issues addressed for personal computers

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