Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and Asustek Computer have collaborated to develop the Disney Netpal, a netbook for children.
Developed with parents and kids in mind, the Disney Netpal is durable with a reinforced mechanical design, while offering a unique Disney user interface. The netbook features an 8.9-inch LCD display, Wi-Fi, Windows XP Home, kid-friendly software and around 40 parental control options, noted the companies.
The Disney Netpal will be available in late July in two models with prices based on features. The Disney Netpal is designed for kids ages 6-12. Retailers include Toys R Us and Amazon, and the suggested retail price is US$349.99. Carrying cases will also be available separately.
| Disney Netpal netbook specifications | ||
| Model | Disney Netpal MK90 | Disney Netpal MK90H |
| Operating system | Windows XP Home | Windows XP Home |
| Display | 8.9-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen | 8.9-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen |
| CPU | Intel Atom N270 | Intel Atom N270 |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Memory | DDR2 1GB | DDR2 1GB |
| Storage | 16GB SSD | 160GB HDD |
| Camera | 0.3-megapixel | 0.3-megapixel |
| Reader | MMC and SD (SDHC supported) | MMC and SD (SDHC supported) |
| Battery | 4200mAh Polymer | 4200mAh Polymer |
| Weight | 1kg with battery | 1.2kg with battery |
| Colors | Pink and blue | Pink and blue |
Source: Companies, compiled by Digitimes, June 2009
Disney Netpal netbook
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