Teachermate is a compact mobile learning tool that resembles a hand-held game. Innovative features include students' own recording of words on the screen into a built-in microphone

Besides versions of Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003, specially tweaked to fit on the small hard drive with at least a little room left over for user files (about 500MB, in our case), the system includes custom software designed for classroom use.

XP-Preloaded with 160G large HDD. ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and 4 cell high density battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs.

A Netbook-style laptop--the same kind of small, low-power, inexpensive system made popular by Asus and the Eee PC line.