The Disney Netpal netbook by ASUS, is a laptop designed especially for kids. Already hitting the top ten list predictions for Christmas gifts this year, this netbook is going to be in demand, but what is it and what can it do? Why buy the Disney netpal for your children over a standard netbook?

Here are a few reasons why the Netpal is so popular with parents and kids: Highly durable, shockproof and comes with a spill proof keyboard, this is ideal for children and it also features a shock resistant feature that ensures work is not lost if the netbook is dropped. Parental controls are a big feature for this kids laptop, while the net book runs a locked down version of Windows XP home edition, it has been completely adapted to be child friendly, parents can easily set up any amount of restrictions for web usage, email, game time and more. You can set the hours where gaming is allowed, create a list of contacts for email where all unapproved emails are sent to a password secured filter box for mom or dad to moniter and approve or block.

Allowed websites can be set and will appear on a specially devised kid friendly browser as screenshots of favorite sites, these and only these sites can be accessed by your child.  The list of sites can be added to by parents.  The browser also has some approved Disney websites pre book marked that provided learning games and other fun activities.

Parents can check the history of computer activity and monitor usage from the password protected parent’s area.  You can also approve or disallow any of the applications that come pre installed, for example you can allow Microsoft word but keep PowerPoint or any other programs locked.

The Disney net book comes complete with child friendly software, pre installed games and ten fun themes to choose from, the laptop comes in two different colors, magic blue for boys  and princess pink for girls.

It takes only four simple steps to setup, right out of the box.

Disney Desktop themes include

• Disney Princess
• Disney Pixar Cars
• Club Penguin
• WALL E
• Hannah Montana
• Disney Fairies
• Classic Disney and vintage Mickey Mouse
• Jonas the series and Toy Story.

The desktop has a themed gadget tray with stopwatch, memo pad and calculator and is customizable. Included Extras:

Disney Pix, a cool tool for editing and storing digital photos, your child can play around with their photos, add frames and make custom postcards to print out.

Radio Disney, a really great widget where your child can play and request their favorite songs.

A driving game, number game, memory game and photo scrapbook software.

The Disney Netbook is a fun packed netbook for kids that has many features that will help with homework and possibly even make homework fun!  The interface is completely child friendly and easy to use, great for both kids who have never used a computer to experienced users.

With Christmas just around the corner, the Disney kids laptop is in demand and is already selling fast.  Secure your net book today to avoid disappointment.

See larger image ASUS Disney Netpal 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook (Personal Computers) New From: $448.76 In Stock Used from: $329.94 In Stock