ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Netbook for Kids

Designed as a laptop for kids between the ages 6-12, The ASUS Disney 8.9″ netbook is available in two models with the Princess Pink for girls with its dainty pink floral design and Magic Blue with its rows of Mickey Mouse icons for boys. Both have been made to withstand rough handling and come with a spill resistant keyboard and shock proof data protection guards to protect the computer in case of falls. Although one might expect it to be pre-loaded with educational games, the games are very much kid oriented with themed puzzles, card games and arrow keyed driving games that kids normally enjoy.

Special Features

• Windows XP Home Operating System with Magic Desktop Software
• 8.9″ LCD Display and Wi-Fi capabilities
• Parental control options for time management and white list accessibility for safe browsing
• Compact and lightweight with handle for easy carrying
• Built-in wireless internet connectivity, microphone, stereo speakers, & webcam
• Hybrid engine for wire-free use with 5 hours battery life
• Packed with Disney themed customization options and applications
• Menus that are easy for kids to use and navigate

One of the best features of this desktop is its parent control options that make this netbook ideal to be used by kids without supervision. The e-mail functions and internet browsers all have preset extra filters that make it possible for the parents to control and limit the content viewed by children so that they don’t get access to dangerous or unsuitable material. This also makes it cheaper than buying a regular desktop and spending more to have parent control options installed. The charming custom themed interface has large icons that kids will find easy to use while the small but perfectly performed keyboard will also be easier for small fingers to manipulate.

Although designed for kids, anyone in the family can use it since this it comes with the normal specifications of a netbook. This is one of the reasons why it’s just right for a child who has to start his education in computers so that not only does he learn about them but also has fun while doing it. The ASUS Disney 8.9” netbook is the perfect introduction to a child for a truly magical experience in computers.

What a user who bought it for his son had to say….

Lisa F. Rappel of Upstate New York
“…We purchased this for our 14 yo and he is very happy. We don’t have to monitor him and he doesn’t resent asking for access for new websites. Before he had to be in a public area of the house so we could monitor him and he had to wait until we got home to use the computer. Now we approve the game sites he wants to go to AND it won’t let him go to “suggested” sites, some of which are VERY unsavory. The computer also allows us to set the days and times he can get online. so we can easily reward good work at school with extended hours of play. Disney quality is evident. It is REALLY easy to use. cant say enough good about it. Plus made by Asus known for good quality netbooks. I have an ASUS for myself that i love…”

More info: http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=ilBGO20Hue85XtNW

Disney Netpal Specifications

Operating System	Windows XP with Disney Desktop themes
Processor	Intel Atom N270 (1.60GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
Memory	1GB DDR2 RAM (1 Slot, Max 2GB)
Storage	160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for a 6 month extension (depending on country)
Display	8.9 inch WSVGA LED-backlight
Display Resolution	1024 x 600
Audio	High Definition Audio CODEC Stereo speakers Analog Microphones
Webcam	0.3 megapixel
Ethernet LAN	10/100 Fast LAN
Wireless LAN	Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth	No
Memory Card Reader	Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Ports	VGA for connecting to an external monitor 3 USB 2.0 ports RJ45 LAN port Microphone input port Headphone output port
Keyboard and Touchpad	Keyboard and Multi-touch touchpad
Dimensions (W x D x H)	9.76″ x 6.81″ x 1.13″
Weight	2.65 lbs. (1.2 kg)
Power/Battery	Li-Polymer Battery (4200mAh) , up to 5 hours
Warranty and Support	1-Year warranty 6-Months battery warranty
Color	Princess Pink, Magic Blue

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Disney Netpal Customer Reviews

Disney Netpal is now available on Amazon.

Date first available: July 20, 2009
Retail Price: $349.99
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