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Dell Lalititude 2100
As most of us know kids can be hell on electronics. They spill on them, drop them on the ground, and leave them outside. Knowing the hazards that your child can inflict on a PC, we need to think long and hard about what to purchase. Today, a lot of parents are choosing the netbook solution, However, the popular inexpensive solutions such as the Acer Aspire One A150 are proving to be flimsy at best. On the other hand, your typical notebook solution is not much more durable and twice as expensive. The question remains: What would be a feasible product for my child.
Earlier this year, Dell pioneered a new netbook built specifically for kids. The Dell Latitude 2100 is exactly what we have been waiting for. The netbook features a durable rubberized casing that makes the device easy to grip and will prevent it from slipping, anti-microbial keyboard (perfect for small germy hands), a 10.1-inch touchscreen (optional). The Lalitude 2100 also featured a network activity light located at the back of the display so teachers or parents can monitor the device’s connectivity status.
Latitude 2100 offers a choice of operating system: Windows or Ubuntu Linux OS. The netbook features up to 1gb of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive, 80, 160, or 250 GB hard drive, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and a touchpad. It weighs a mere 2.91 lbs. Please keep in mind that the Linux option excludes touch screen as well as the webcam. I would not recommend purchasing the Linux due to the fact that your child will be exposed to Windows only in the school system. The Windows version offers different choices of operating system from Windows HP Home Edition all to way to Windows 7 Professional.
The Linux version stars at $369, while the Windows version starts at $399. Similar products such as the Peewee PC start at $599.99 and do not offer a choice of operating system.
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