Microsoft, HP and Pearson launch Windows tablets for higher education in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA: In a move to make learning more engaging for technical and management students, Microsoft has announced an HP tablet with Windows 8.1 with embedded Pearson educational content. The venture in the higher education space aims to offer students a single device for all their educational needs.

This is Microsoft's second such initiative, the first being educational bundles for school students. The tablet solution offers students preloaded syllabus compliant educational material from Pearson that ensures effective learning with homework, tutorial and assessment support, along with e-books.

The educational bundle comprises the new HP Omni10 tablet preloaded with first semester Pearson study material as well as a whole slew of Microsoft offerings. Available for all technical and management institutes the bundle is being offered currently at an EMI plan of Rs. 2,990 per month for 12 months (taxes additional). This special limited time ‘Institute Offer' is valid till 15th June, 2014.