Intel's convertible Classmate in action

Intel's new Classmate — a version of which is shown here at the British Education and Training Technology Show (Bett) at London's Olympia on Wednesday — includes a touchscreen with a 180° swivel, allowing it to be used in tablet or laptop mode.

The Classmate is manufactured and/or customised by different hardware makers in different countries. In the UK, it is made by CMS Computers under the Zoostorm brand, and is called the Fizzbook. The latest version, shown above, is known as the Fizzbook Spin.

The Fizzbook design features curved edges and a rugged-enough build to survive travelling in school backpacks.

The slightly under-sized keyboard is fine for children's fingers, and the screen has a 'palm-rejection' feature, so it won't react to kids resting their palms on it while writing.