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Apple Education Products DRAFT

A new class of affordable


mobile computer for
education.
Apple eMate 300
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The Apple eMate 300 functions y ’97
as a companion to Mac OS–
and Windows software-based
computers.

The Apple eMate 300 is lightweight and rugged, and comes with built-in applications and
communications capabilities that let students work anyplace, anytime.

Designed for education by educators. and more. In addition, the eMate 300 screen that displays the width of a full
The Apple® eMate™ 300 is the first of a can take advantage of hundreds of written page, the eMate 300 makes it
new class of affordable mobile computer applications that have been developed possible for students to work wherever
that works as a companion to Mac® OS– for Newton 2.0, as well as applications they want, for as long as they want.
and Windows software-based computers designed specifically for education.
Easy communication and networking.
in a Distributed Learning Environment Gives more students access to the
(see back page). Developed in collabora- Robust communications capabilities make
tion with educators to meet the specific technology they need. the eMate 300 an especially useful tool in
needs of education, the eMate 300’s While there are more computers in the a Distributed Learning Environment. Stu-
unique industrial design is rugged enough classroom today than ever before, there dents can share data and files they create
to withstand the rigors of being carried, are still not enough to go around. At an on the eMate 300, with both Mac OS–and
shared, and used in a variety of environ- affordable price and with personalized Windows software–based computers.* By
ments. The eMate 300 is easily portable workspace for multiple students, the doing preliminary work on the eMate 300
for even the youngest students—it weighs eMate 300 makes technology accessible and then enhancing it on a desktop com-
only 4 pounds and is small enough to fit to a greater number of students than is puter, students can use the eMate 300 as a
in a backpack. And it lets users enter data possible with desktop computers. perfect companion to the computers that
by keyboard, or with a stylus, so students already exist in the classroom or at home.
can work the way that’s best for them. Allows students to learn wherever The serial port, Newton InterConnect Port,
The eMate 300 features the powerful learning takes them. and PC Card slot makes it easy to print,
and easy-to-use Newton® operating The versatile functionality of the eMate share, and backup any work done on
system. It comes with built-in software 300 lets students do the majority of the eMate 300. TCP/IP capabilities—the
applications that are important for their critical learning wherever it’s most protocol of the Internet—give students
learning—including word processing, appropriate—in the classroom, in libraries, access to materials on the World Wide
drawing, spreadsheet, a graphing calcu- in a lab, outdoors, or at home. With its Web, and lets them send and receive
lator, address book, calendar functions, incredibly long battery life and backlit e-mail so they can conduct research and
keep on top of lessons. And with built-in
infrared technology, the eMate 300 lets

Apple Education
educators and students “beam” their work
to one another for quick, easy file sharing.
Apple eMate 300 DRAFT
What is a Distributed Learning •Networks—which could range from a Key features:
Environment? simple connection to a printer, to a
A Distributed Learning Environment provides local network of personal computers, The Apple eMate 300
learning for anyone, anytime, anywhere. It to a connection to a server.
extends the reach of learning from the class- •Affordable, mobile computer technologies— Built-in applications:
room to the library, lab, home, local communi- that function as a personal companion • Word processor, drawing program, spreadsheet,
ties, and the world. In the best Distributed to existing desktop technologies in the graphing calculator, address book, calendar
Learning Environments, educators and students classroom, school, and home. functions and more
are able to take full advantage of a range of Until now, few schools have had all of the core Power and speed:
technology to make the extended learning components of a Distributed Learning Environ- • 25-MHz ARM 710a RISC processor
environment more meaningful, effective, ment because low-cost, mobile technologies • High-speed infrared (IrDA) port for trans-
and engaging. were not available. Now, the missing technology ferring data wirelessly at up to 115 kilobits
link in supporting the learning process is per second within 3.3 feet (1 meter)
Four elements for successful learning found in the Apple eMate 300—the first in a
Apple’s support of the Distributed Learning new class of truly affordable, mobile computers Memory and storage:
Environment concept is based on its commit- that act as companions and extensions to • 3MB of RAM (1MB of DRAM and 2MB of flash
ment to four critical elements of successful schools’ existing desktop computers. memory); 8MB of ROM
learning experiences: Display:
• Information access. Giving more students access to the • 480- by 320-pixel gray-scale LCD with back-
Students and teachers need convenient access technology they need lighting; displays up to 16 shades of gray
to information no matter where it resides. The Apple eMate 300 fulfills the vision of
• Communication and collaboration. a Distributed Learning Environment. It is Sound:
Students and teachers need to be able to com- an affordable mobile computer that lets • Built-in speaker and sound input/output ports
municate and collaborate with other students, teachers create a learning environment in Expansion:
colleagues, and experts, anytime, anywhere. which students have the appropriate tools • PC Card slot for Type I, Type II, or Type III
• Multisensory experiences. to gather data, access the information they PC Cards (PCMCIA)
Students and teachers need multimedia tools need, express their thoughts, communicate • Slots for upgrading software, operating system,
for understanding and expression, in addition to with one another, and collaborate on and memory
traditional educational methods, to help them solving problems.
communicate ideas in the way that is most • Serial port for connecting to printers and
Designed in collaboration with leading
appropriate to the task and compatible with AppleTalk® networks
educators all across the country, the eMate 300
diverse learning styles. is the perfect companion to existing technology • Newton InterConnect serial port for LocalTalk®
•Convenient, mobile tools. in the classroom, school, or home, with and RS-232-compatible serial connections, modem,
Students and teachers need personal learning capabilities that make it an excellent tool of power input/output, sound input/output, and
materials (pencils, books, calculators, etc.) automatic docking to personal computers*
discovery and productivity. It is lightweight
that are convenient, creative, and mobile and rugged, and comes with built-in applica- Size, weight and battery:
support tools. tions and communications capabilities that • Dimensions: 12.0 by 11.4 by 2.1 inches
let students work anyplace, anytime. What’s (305 by 290 by 53 millimeters)
Building on schools’ investments more, it’s available at a price that makes it • Weight: 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms)
As learning extends from the classroom to the possible to provide more students than ever • Battery: Up to 28 hours of continuous use without
home, local community, and the world, students access to the technology they need to get recharging, depending on usage
and educators require a range of technology their work done and acquire skills that
tools. Many schools already have some of the prepare them for lifelong success. Printer support:
core technology components of a Distributed • Works with the following Apple printers: Personal
Learning Environment. Availability: The Apple eMate 300 LaserWriter® LS, Personal LaserWriter 300, and
StyleWriter® printers; PostScript-equipped
•Desktop computers—either Mac OS– or
Windows software–based. This includes
will be available for ordering in LaserWriter printers
multimedia computers that are dedicated early 1997. • Works with most popular PC printers using
to letting students experience powerful, Notice: This device has not been the optional Newton Print Pack.
creative, multi-sensory learning by inte-
approved by the Federal
grating text, video, sound, and graphics Information about Apple Education products
in their work. Communications Commission. This and services can also be found on the Internet
•Peripheral products—such as printers, device is not, and may not be, offered for at http://education.apple.com/
scanners, and digital cameras. sale or lease, or sold or leased until the
approval of the FCC has been obtained.
* Cables not included
© 1996 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, LaserWriter, LocalTalk, Mac, Newton, and StyleWriter are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. eMate is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Mention of non-Apple products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an
endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users.
October 1996. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.

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