PARENTS who want to expose their kids to the Quran early can now do so with the Digital Al-Quran netbook, an ultra-portable computer category product, from FTec Resources Bhd and Intel Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd.

The Digital Al-Quran software enables kids to memorise and recite Quran verses by heart.

The Digital Al-Quran software, which comes pre-loaded with the FTec SmartBook netbook, is part of Intel’s effort to promote a new usage model for its Atom processor-based netbooks. It has audio recitations of the Quran, full Quran translations into Bahasa Malaysia, English and Arabic, and recorded azan prayers by famous Mu’adzins from Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

With a play-by-play recording of Quran verses, the software also enables children to memorise and recite Quran verses by heart.

Intel Malaysia’s country manager, sales and marketing Ryaz Patel said the company is targeting to sell at least 800 units of the Digital Al-Quran netbook each month until year-end.

“Our strategy is to display the device in high-traffic retail outlets such as Courts Mammoth, TecAsia and FTec outlets. We will also be talking to learning institutions to seek ways for them to adopt the netbook in their curriculum.”

The SmartBook is equipped with a water-resistant keyboard and capable of running various educational software. The model bundled with the Digital Al-Quran software is available from RM1,399.