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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RM PLC\n09 April 2008\n\n 9 April 2008\n\n\n RM appointed exclusive UK education distributor for HP Mini-Note PC\n\nRM has entered into an exclusive partnership with HP to supply the innovative\nnew HP 2133 Mini-Note PC to UK education establishments.\n\nThe HP Mini-Note is a full function ultra-portable mobile PC designed for\neducation. Weighing just 1.27kg and featuring an 8.9 inch, 1280x760 display,\nwireless networking and a choice of operating systems including Microsoft\nWindows XP, the HP Mini-Note is flexible enough for use in the classroom, at\nhome or on-the-go.\n\nCommenting on the partnership, Tim Pearson, CEO of RM, said:\n\n'Low-cost, high capability computing devices like the HP Mini-Note mean that\n educational establishments can realistically aim for one computer per student.\n HP's decision to work with RM as an exclusive partner for the product is a great\n endorsement of our position as the UK's leading educational ICT innovator.'\n\nDavid Wright, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group, HP UK\n& Ireland, said:\n\n'Small and ultra-portable, the Mini-Note PC was designed specifically to help\n schools deliver on the promise of affordable 1-to-1 computing. Lighter than many\n text books, the HP Mini-Note PC is easily transportable and includes a robust\n suite of wireless, multimedia and security capabilities. We are delighted to\n confirm our commitment to the education sector with this new mobile device.'\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nMike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08450 700300\nRaphael Mazet, Brunswick 020 7404 5959\n\n\nNotes:\n\nFounded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and\nservices to schools, colleges and universities, local government and central\ngovernment education departments and agencies. RM works closely with\neducationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improve\nteaching and learning. RM is listed on the main market of the London Stock\nExchange under the symbol RM.L, ISIN GB0002870417.\n\nFeatures of the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC include:\n\n• A full-function mobile PC that allows pupils to participate in\n mobile classroom lessons; thanks to Wireless technologies such as integrated\n Wi-Fi Certified WLAN to access the Internet and communicate via email, IM, chat,\n VOIP and blogging.\n\n• Pup...