Desktops forum: Best Computer For Young Children?

Since you didn't say what your budget is it is hard to say. But many people get a new computer and give the older one to the childern. If you have a MAC then go that way. If you have a PC go that way. John

If you can get a working used/freebie(given) computer of at least 500Mhz or better will be decent enough for them to enjoy small pgms. and/or kid interaction type programming. They will learn the basics and still be able to get internet access with enough speed to be comfortable. Being used, the system will be very cheap if "working" no repairs other than maybe getting to a clean slate as it were. Otherwise, a cheap system and I do mean cheap but affordable are in the $500 range or cheaper if brought on sale, supplied by Compaq, HP, eMachines, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's and verious online sources. That system is usually an entry system is normally new or a "reburbed" one that's returned to as new condition, just read the fine print. The side benefit of a vendor supplied system is usually some OS and s/w bundle in part of the deal and basic warranty, if new, less warranty if reburbed.

enjoy -----Willy

i did see something a little bit ago about a disney-themed desktop geared for kids - complete with mickey ears on the monitor. i believe it is in the cnet desktop reviews.