Although it's designed by Intel, the new convertible Classmate PC (odd name for a "netbook") will be sold under other brand names, just like the previous incarnations. The latest model is not for sale yet, but it's expected to be distributed in the second quarter of 2010. Despite the fact that it looks cool, I wouldn't buy one and the primary reason is that it's too expensive as a netbook. The predecessor sells for between $400 and $500, depending on specifications, and this version is supposed to be even costlier.

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