Intel PC designs target developing nations

27.04.2006
A weather-tested computer that runs on a car battery. A PC that looks like your generic CD player. These are some of the tools Intel Corp. thinks would allow more people in more places to get access to PCs.

Through its 'Discover the PC' program, Intel is developing PC designs targeted at communities in less-developed countries. During its Solutions Summit held here, Intel also exhibited a low-cost PC meant for first-time users.

This initiative tries to answer two primary challenges faced by populations it targets: lack of access and ownership, according to Doug Findlay, marketing director for Intel's emerging markets platforms group.