Classpad

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Classpad
DeveloperClassteacher Learning Systems
ManufacturerClassteacher Learning Systems
Type Educational tablet-media player-PC
Release dateDecember 2011
Operating system Android 4.0
CPU 1.2 GHz
Memory8 GB (expandable up to 32 GB)
Storage Flash memory
Input Touch screen
Camera0.3 megapixel [1]
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n,
USB and HDMI connection port
Website classpad.in

Classpad is an Android-based educational tablet computer from Classteacher Learning Systems.

Features and specifications

The tablet comes with a version of the Android 4.0 operating system with some custom skins and applications provided by Classteacher Learning Systems.

Classpad, touted to be a competition for Aakash, [1] the world's cheapest tablet, is conceptualised to customise education in a way that every student can be reached and participate in the process of learning. The Classpad claims a better battery life, 1.3 GHz processing speed and a built-in memory of 8 GB, which is expandable to 32 GB. The device is also equipped with artificial intelligence.[ specify ]

Students can enter text into the tablet with an on-screen keyboard.

The use of Classpads makes the teachers transfer class works to the students' tablets, share their own content instantly at ease, and conduct tests. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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