Asus sells Eee PC to All Hallows School

A spokesperson for Asus told CRN, All Hallows School began implementing the Eee PC at the start of the 2008 school year.

The school has its own IT department that was responsible for the implementation, said John Pembroke, AP Technology & Analysis of All Hallows School.

“All Hallows School has been developing a mobile learning model since 2004 involving pocket PCs. The Eee PC has proven a better fit for the principles behind mobile learning, making not only the learner mobile but the actual learning mobile through connected classrooms and a 24/7 online learning management system.”

According to Pembroke, the Eee PC is central to providing the link between student and teacher, and online learning management.

“Our students love using the Eee PC and are extremely happy with the functionality they deliver. The size and slickness of its design makes it a device the students can use on the move. They are enjoying the fact that they have access anywhere in the school and do not need to compete for scarce resources, particularly since IT resources in schools are always scarce,” claimed Pembroke.

Currently Asus is rolling out Eee PC products with Microsoft Windows operating system. The new Eee PC with Windows XP will primarily be aimed at the education market and will be available via special tender for educational institutions and through the channel. A number of Australian schools have already taken advantage of the cost benefits associated with the Eee PC and have introduced the product into classrooms, experiencing great success with enthusiastic students.
The Asus spokesperson said the Eee PC with Microsoft Windows XP will be available via special tender for educational institutions and through computer resellers from March 2008 (date and price to be confirmed).