The no 1 seller of personal computers, Hewlett Packard (HP) has come up with new laptops for school kids. The move is sure to test some of the rival companies such as Intel Corporation and Asustek Computers Inc. Both the above companies play a key role in the manufacture of the computer and computer equipments.

 

HP has not yet given any name to these laptops and they can be used for common applications such as net surfing and word processing. The new laptops will be available in the market this month and the company hopes that it will boost the school children to learn about computers and also its market share.

 

But the authorities are keeping their fingers crossed about the success of their product. The market is very unpredictable and no one knows what will happen, say the authorities. The processors used in the laptops are made by Via Technologies. The laptop has screen of 8.9 inches and it weighs just a little below 3 pounds.

 

If you are thinking of playing games or watching movies throughout the day, then there is a bit of disappointment. The laptop is deprived of optical drive, which is required for CDs and DVDs. But you can buy it separately. According to the authorities this is done to stop the students from playing unauthorized games and watching pornographic movies. The laptop will compete in the market with Intel PCs and Asustek's Eee PCs.