ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002Q6VRNA
• Item model number: MK90-BLU001X
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,438 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 23, 2009

Product Description

Disney Netpal Netbook is durable and offers a magical/engaging computing experience with a unique Disney user interface. Features 24+ robust parental control options, 8.9" LCD display, Wi-Fi capabilities, Windows XP Home,Intel®ATOMTMProcessor and kid-friendly software Fun, Customizable and Colorful: Dress your desktop with 10+ customizable themes inspired by popular Disney characters. Includes fun programs and widgets. Optimized for Web-Safety with Sleek Durable Design: Rugged/durable, with spill-proof keyboard to protect against liquid spills. ShockShield data protection guards against data loss when computer is subject to impact. Parents - create web-safe computing environment with control options by limiting websites kids visit and who they can correspond with via email. Easy-to-use: Set-up is simple. Takes minutes to set preferences/controls. Graphic user interface is easy for kids to navigate. This toy has also been evaluated by National Lekotek Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the world accessible to children of all abilities. Lekotek offers the following additional information: *Kid-safe and parent-controlled features *8.9" LCD display *16GB Flash SSD memory *Spill-proof keyboard *Built-in WiFi This compact netbook is just right for home, school or learning on the go! For children whose fine motor skills do not keep up with their idea flow, it offers a powerful tool that can help reduce frustration, build self-esteem and make homework less of a chore. When used in a classroom situation, it can be especially helpful for children who have difficulty copying notes from a board, creating outlines for papers or taking spelling tests. Parental controls put you in charge of what internet sites are acceptable and restrict game usage during specific periods such as school hours. Preloaded with Microsoft Works, Outlook Express and games.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT a Toy Computer - It is Mickey Mouse, August 20, 2011

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Tarzan "Tarzan" (JUNGLELAND) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook (Personal Computers)

This original little computer with the very small (and harder to find) 8.9" screen comes with Windows XP and a lot of Disney applications. You think 16 GB isn't much? It's adequate for application installation. You can add a SD card for more file storage and for putting files onto your other PC.

OK, do you think that's Mickey Mouse? Well it is. But it's not difficult to tailor the system software into a usable ADULT portable computer. (Here is the trick: Simply turn off Easybits Parental Control.) If you have a CHILD (that's cool) this system software really would enable you to set it up safely with passwords (if you are a control type parent) for him or her as a limited user.

This Asus Netpal is very well built, it has a smoother than most finish to the case. The touchpad is very nicely integrated. Keyboard is very good and although it's small is very reliable. Bottom line is this is a Netbook, with a bit more capabilities than a regular netbook. Oh yes, it comes with MS Works too. It has a trial version of Office 2007 and Norton Anti-virus loaded too (but that's not a big deal unless you want to buy them). Consider instead Open Office, and Avast Anti-Virus as better suited for this PC.

The wireless is high speed, the screen is not glossy, built in speakers are adequate and the webcam, well, it makes me smile because its shaped like Mickey Mouse! (About that, don't worry it's discrete.)

Also, don't shy away from the refurbished PCs! They are functionally fine, cosmetically like new and and less costly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Outstanding, February 15, 2012

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Angus - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook (Personal Computers)

My son is five and has had this computer for over a year, it has held up to drops, food, and five year old use. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. He loves his computer. The Disney desktop, is great, it keeps him safe on the internet. It and allows many parental controls to be put into place, time for use, and restricts his use to approved activities. I have bought a lot of junk for him in the last five years, but this is a outstanding example of a well made product, which we are very happy with. I would highly recommend this product.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, March 3, 2011

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msbissing81 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook (Personal Computers)

First off let me start out by saying that I ordered this product on a Monday and received it on a Wednesday. I tried to order it before from another seller with less than acceptable results. Needless to say whom ever the seller of this product was shipped it to me and made sure that it was functional. I would always purchase from this seller. Seeing as though I am an impatient person I was pleased with the time frame in which I received this package