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Computer For a Child?

Posted by samzenpus on from the start-them-young dept.

jameswing writes "I am thinking of buying a UMPC, such as an Eee PC or a Wind for my son, and wanted to get input from Slashdot. He is almost 2 and really curious about our computers, and anything electronic. I want to foster this in him, without having him on my desktop or laptop. I also don't really like the idea of getting one of those cheap 'Learning Laptops' that have a tiny screen and are really limited. Does anybody have one that they use with their children? How sturdy is it? Will it stand up to a 2-year-old? If not, what are good alternatives? What are your thoughts? Suggestions?"

2 of 556 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Oh, get over yourself by troll8901 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Your son is not a prodigy.

    I'd think twice before throwing such comments around.

  2. Re:Too early for a "real" PC by Toll_Free · · Score: 0, Troll

    So because your a dipshit and left your kid with a computer, the rest of the world can't introduce computers to their kids?

    I think the lesson to be learned here is: Don't be a leavin your kid with your MacBook. Not, OMG, My kid took all the keys off my computer when I left it to babysit the kid.

    Freedom for India is one thing. Pay attention to your offspring while Jihad'ing for your country first. Welfare doesn't want to have to take care of thine anchor baby.

    --Toll_Free