NEO 2 educational computer adds wireless
updated 11:05 am EDT, Mon June 25, 2007
NEO 2 adds wireless
AlphaSmart has announced an upgrade to its NEO educational computer, the NEO 2. As with the original NEO, the primary purpose of the NEO 2 is classmroom tasks such as keyboarding, writing and quizzes, with Internet access being deliberately removed -- since it may lure students into games, web browsing or instant messaging. The NEO 2 introduces wireless interaction by way of an RF transmitter, which on a simple level enables tasks such as printing remotely, but can also be used for assigning quizzes and receiving instant feedback. Schools will be able to order the computer in August, although the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet will only gain wireless quiz support in March of 2008.
