Ars compares Intel’s Classmate PC and the One Laptop Per Child project’s XO laptop as the government of Brazil prepares to choose a low-cost mobile computer for education. Intended for use by students in grades 5 through 10, the Classmate PC is a low-budget mobile computing device with a rugged laptop form factor. Intel describes the product as a “mobile learning assistant” designed for education in developing countries. Built with a mobile x86 processor and designed to run Windows or Linux, Intel’s Classmate PC is compatible with a broad assortment of standard PC software.