M&A Companion Touch is a tablet PC Netbook with a touch screen. Now shipping date with a price of $499.

[edit] Overview

The M&A Companion Touch from M & A Technology is an Intel-powered classmate PC with web tablet functionality and specifically designed for learning and growing. An ideal mobile personal learning device for primary students, age 5 to 14.

The display swivels and can be folded over the keyboard.

[edit] Specifications

• Processor: Intel® Atom™ N270/1.6GHz/ 512KB L2 Cache/533 MHz FSB
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 SO DIMM
• LCD: 8.9” Color TFT Touch Screen 1024 x 600 pixels
• Audio: Integrated 2 channel audio
• Weight: 2.8 lbs with basic configuration
• Network: 10/100 Ethernet + WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
• Modem: yes
• Keyboard/Touch Pad: 80 Keys with Touchpad
• Camera: 1.3M Pixel Swivel
• Ports: 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ-45 10/100 LAN, 2 x 1/8” Audio for Microphone and Headphone, 2-in-1 SD/MMC Card, VGA port
• Storage Device: 60GB Hard Drive, 1.8” drive 4200RPM PATA
• Power Solution: Li-on Battery with Adapter
  • 4 Cells Li-on battery, approximately 3.3 hours usage
  • 6 Cells Li-on battery, approximately 5 hours usage
• Operating System: Windows XP Home or Linux
• Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
• Color: white