Fizzbook

The Fizzbook originally appeared on the scene back in 2008, a re-badged version of Intel’s Classmate PC, the Fizzbook offered a practical alternative to traditional laptops and netbooks and bridged the gap between learning aids such as the VTech range of learning computers and fully-grown and hi-spec laptops.

The Classmate

Part of the Intel Learning Series the Classmate is a rugged, affordable, student-friendly netbook with full PC functionality. Designed as an engaging, interactive way for students to absorb information and create content as well as giving teachers the tools to individualize instruction and foster problem-based learning. The Classmate is now been used in educational establishments world wide and has evolved from a simple concept to a full range of educational standard technology solutions.

• Screen size: 10.1” /1366 x 768 LCD
• Operating System: Windows 7
• Memory: 1Gb
• Storage: 160Gb Disc Drive
• Processor: Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
• Battery Life: 5 hours max
• On sale at Amazon.com (US Only)

Fizzbook Bang

The 8.9-inch Bang was the first laptop to be released under the Fizzbook name and was originally conceived as an affordable and durable netbook computer aimed squarely at young children. Using the Windows XP operating system and with a workable 1GB of RAM memory the Fizzbook Bang was the first practical alternative to a traditional laptop or netbook computer for kids.

• Screen size: 8.9” /1024 x 600 LCD
• Operating System: Windows XP
• Memory: 1Gb
• Storage: 30Gb Disc Drive
• Processor: Intel Atom 1.6GHz
• Web Cam: 0.3 megapixels
• Screen Size: 8.9″ 1024 × 600 colour LCD Monitor
• Battery Life: 4½ hours max
• Size: 238 mm× 195 mm × 42 mm
• Weight: 1.39 Kg
• On sale at Amazon.co.uk (old stock only)

Fizzbook Spin 8.9

The Fizzbook Spin is the second generation incarnation of this popular children’s notebook computer and gives parents and educational organisations yet more choice of specification, performance and storage capacity. As with the rest of the Fizzbooks, the Spin is based on the Intel Classmate range of educational laptops which have proved to be the popular choice amongst consumers and educational authorities worldwide.

This unique tablet design features a touch screen that swivels 180° so it can be used as a tablet or conventional style laptop computer. The curved edges and rugged design makes the Fizzbook Spin ideal for the demands of the journey from home to classroom as well as the demands of every day use by young children.

• Processor: Intel Atom N270, 1.60 GHz
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows UMPC Edition
• Memory: 1GB
• Screen Size: 8.9″Touch Screen: 5-wire ITO resistive touch screen
• Storage Capacity: 60Gb PATA Hard Drive
• Battery Life: 4 hours max
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• No longer available

Fizzbook Spin 10.1

The latest Fizzbook Spin 10.1 is an innovative laptop computer designed specifically for the classroom and builds upon the success of the previous fizzbook models with a larger format 10.1 inch and a host of innovative new features.The Fizzbook 10.1 offers a lot in a small package: It’s a durable and lightweight netbook built to withstand the modern classroom environment.

• Processor: Intel Atom N450 Single Core, 1.66GHz, 512K L2 Cache
• Operating System: Windows 7 Starter 32-Bit/Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit
• Memory: 1GB,DDR2,800MHZ capped at 667Mhz bus
• Chipset: Intel NM10 Express
• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
• Display: LCD 10.1 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) Resistive touch panel
• Audio and Speakers Main Speakers: 2 x 1.0 Watt with 2 channel High Definition audio
• Hard Drive: 160GB SATA HDD 2.5 inch 5400RPM
• Power: 4-cell 7.4V (2200mAh cell) Li-Ion Battery or 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
• Dimensions: 195mm x 265mm x 30.5mm/38mm
• Weight: 1.59kg with 4 Cell battery and 1.65Kg with 6-cell battery

An improvement on previous versions the 10.1-inch display enables even complex activities to be easily readable while still being compact enough to hold in the hand.