Many people, adults and children, are opting for a laptop as the primary computer. Now that they have larger screens and wireless Internet connectivity, the mobility of a laptop is super convenient, even if you only move from one room of the house to another. But is it right for your child? What is the right type of computer for children?

The first consideration is your child is physical dexterity. Laptops are built to withstand some bumps, but if a child is constantly leaving it on the floor or bed or knocks it off tables forgetfully, a laptop is not a good idea.

Laptop Pros

* If your child is able to use the computer at school, then a laptop might be a nice choice.

* Takes up little space, so if you are short of space in the house, it’s a good choice

* If not Internet connection at home, can take laptop other places to gain access

* can work anywhere

Laptop Cons

* May need to take extra measures to monitor your child’s computer activities (limit computer use to certain rooms or times, limit where computer can go, install monitoring software).

* Can be dropped and damaged

* If not connected to a power source, laptop usefulness is limited to the battery life (typically 2 to 4 hours). The larger the monitor, the shorter the battery life, however, you can buy extra batteries.

Desktop Pros

* Almost always more computing power as a laptop of same cost

* Easier to monitor child’s computer activity

* Can use a bigger monitor easily

Desktop Cons

* Need to have space to set up computer

* Need to set up near Internet modem or expanding cabling or install a wireless card

There is not ultimate right or wrong here. The best computer for children is one that works best for his or her needs and what you can support in your home.

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The Averatec 3270 is a slim and portable laptop produced by Averatec company. In comparison with many other slim and portable laptops, this model is sold for an affordable price. Many users have an opportunity to purchase this laptop thanks to an affordable price.

The Averatec laptop has a nice look. The developers managed to create a stylish machine. Despite the fact that Averatec model is very light, it has a strong build. Thanks to laptop’s light weight users have an opportunity to take the laptop together with them on business trips.

The laptop screen is broad, clear and crisp. Users have an opportunity to adjust brightness. The Averatec viewing angle is great. Thanks to screen brightness and colors, watching movies and playing computer games on this laptop is a real pleasure. The laptop works quickly thanks to powerful processor integrated in it. When the laptop is turned on you will notice that it works quietly.

Both the laptop keyboard and touchpad work great. Though the touchpad is very responsive, there is an opportunity to attach external mouse. The Averatec laptop has three USB ports.

All three USB ports work absolutely great. Wi-Fi feature gives an opportunity to connect to the Internet very quickly. Users have an opportunity to check their e-mail, chat with their friends and do web search.

A short battery life is the only disappointing factor of this laptop. However, it is enough for completing important tasks. This model is sold with a pre-installed Windows XP home edition, CD/DVD burning software, software for watching DVDs. Great laptop for an affordable price and every day usage!

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While Dell’s introduction of the first gaming netbook at the recent CES or Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas wasn’t necessarily the ultimate show stopper, the Alienware M11x did turn a lot of heads, especially among the gaming crowd. Having a small compact four pound gaming netbook with an 11 inch display goes against everything associated with gaming laptops, since most gaming notebooks are heavy, large and try to pack everything under the hood that a decent Gaming Desktop PC would possess. Big emphasis on try.

But a gaming netbook goes completely in the other direction, what’s up with that?

Well, actually there’s a lot to notice about this sleek powerful little device mainly because it comes from Alienware, the premier maker of gaming machines on the planet. While many serious gamers swear anything but a PC for gaming is a foolish idea; most would agree if you have to lower yourself to using a gaming laptop – it might as well be one made by Alienware. In other words, Alienware and computer gaming have become synonymous in the hearts and minds of most gamers.

In our ever increasing demand for everything mobile, perhaps a gaming netbook is only the next illogical step! Make it small, make it powerful and they will come. Right?

Not so fast.

The jury is still out on this gaming netbook which will hit the marketplace in February and sell for under $1000. Which is still expensive, considering many quality netbooks are in the $200 to $400 range. Will gamers snap up this portable gamer in order to have their games with them, no matter where they go? Judging by the popularity of such devices as the Nintendo DS, the answer could be a solid yes.

Improving those odds are the rather impressive specs featured on the Alienware M11x which sports a High Definition 11 inch display and a GT335M GPU from NVIDIA. It is capable of playing such popular games as Call of Duty (Modern Warfare 2) at 30 frames-per-second with a 1336 x 768 max resolution. Alienware is claiming even higher frames rates with benchmarks of well over 60 fps, even capable of reaching 90 fps. Battery life (as claimed by Alienware) stands at 3 or 4 hours for gaming, and up to 6 or 7 hours for general use.

The M11x also sports some other impressive specs for such a small machine: built-in Wi-Fi and webcam, multiple USB ports, HDMI-output, SD card reader and a built-in SIM card reader which will allow users to utilize their cellphone SIM card and have access to Internet services. Also, the M11x has both the NVIDIA GPU and an integrated chipset – you can switch to the less demanding graphics when not gaming to save battery life.

Of course, the M11x has all the styling and features you would expect from an Alienware gaming laptop, like those seen on the powerful M17x and M15x. With jet-black looks and multi-zone LED illumination on the keyboard, alien logo, speakers and so on… the M11x will definitely stand out when comparing netbooks. In our self-absorbed world, looks do count but what’s under the hood will be of most interest to gamers who want a small portable device for their gaming.

Alienware, as of yet, is not giving gamers the full-monty of what’s in this system but full details will come when this gaming netbook is unleashed to the public. But dedicated gamers who must have their gaming available at all times, no matter where they are, probably won’t be disappointed with the Alienware M11x, the world’s first gaming netbook.

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