Amplify by News Corporation aims to become the next gen threat to iPad in education space already. It is headed by Joel Klein, former Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education. It is currently aiming to bag grants from various school districts to subsidise the devices for students. The current pricing revealed by Amplify says that the base WiFi only model cost $299 with an annual fee of $99 for the content subscription and the 4G model costs $349 with a $179 for a one year contract. Apple is currently the market leader in tablet segment for education with over 20000 apps related to education for the iPad.
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Amplify aims to replace the old and dusted usage of laptops in classes with more interactive and education focused Android based tablets. The key features as promised by Amplify are as follows.
- Google Apps for Education
- Audio, video, games, and online text books provided by Common Sense Media
- A built-in dictionary from Merriam-Webster
- Graphing calculator
- Specialized search tools so that students can find digital lessons and homework related to what they learn at school
- Apps and tools for educators and school officials
Unlike most education tablets that lock down its usage with restriction to specific apps, Amplify aims to release its tablets open for usage.