Intel wants to power the worlds first “smartship”

Intel and Royal Caribbean have teamed up to integrate Intel-powered tablets onboard Quantum of the Seas, the world’s first “Smartship.” Signaling a new modern age of cruising, Royal Caribbean is installing 15,000 Intel-based Dell Venue tablets at point-of-sale locations on the new ship. It is also using 40,000 Intel-powered tablets built by HEXA Electronics, to give to every crew member throughout its fleet, providing them an easy way to stay connected with friends and family while at sea.