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I strongly suggest a desktop for several reasons.
1. Online safety. The desktop should be placed in a public room, ensuring that parents can check on the kids' online activity at all times.
2. Better bang for the buck. Despite laptops' allure, a much better quality computer can be purchased for the same money.
3. Futureproofing. Without a doubt, all computers become somewhat obsolete over time. However, the technology of a desktop is less likely to become obsolete quickly. And the older kids will want to game pretty soon.
4. Stability. Let's face it - kids are tough on tech. Laptops are much more fragile than desktops.
I would recommend an integrated desktop/monitor system like the Apple iMac to save desk space, but that is a personal decision.
1. Online safety. The desktop should be placed in a public room, ensuring that parents can check on the kids' online activity at all times.
2. Better bang for the buck. Despite laptops' allure, a much better quality computer can be purchased for the same money.
3. Futureproofing. Without a doubt, all computers become somewhat obsolete over time. However, the technology of a desktop is less likely to become obsolete quickly. And the older kids will want to game pretty soon.
4. Stability. Let's face it - kids are tough on tech. Laptops are much more fragile than desktops.
I would recommend an integrated desktop/monitor system like the Apple iMac to save desk space, but that is a personal decision.
I would buy a laptop and below are my justification.
1. comes all in one package
2. costs the same
3. consumes less power
4. portable
5. doesnt need a big desk
1. comes all in one package
2. costs the same
3. consumes less power
4. portable
5. doesnt need a big desk
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Desktop!!! less of a chance of the equipment hitting the floor as they wrestle for it because it is their turn. Their bumps and bruises will heal the computer will need to be fixed, if not replaced. extra $$$ out the door
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Hi Amy
I personally would recommend a desktop, why..laptops can be carried around and therefore can be dropped, tossed,etc. Also, if placed in a public area of the house, it is easier to keep an eye on what the kids are doing or watching or surfing. Laptop parts can be lost easily (plugs,mice,mousepad), setting up one area of the home that is JUST for computing will make it easier and safer to keep an eye on your kids and the investment you will make
Linda
ps dont be distracted by the fancy "just for kids" computers, they are mostly eye candy
I personally would recommend a desktop, why..laptops can be carried around and therefore can be dropped, tossed,etc. Also, if placed in a public area of the house, it is easier to keep an eye on what the kids are doing or watching or surfing. Laptop parts can be lost easily (plugs,mice,mousepad), setting up one area of the home that is JUST for computing will make it easier and safer to keep an eye on your kids and the investment you will make
Linda
ps dont be distracted by the fancy "just for kids" computers, they are mostly eye candy
Voted as best: bbrookin
desktop, go with a cheapo one from Wal-mart, they have plenty of horsepower for the simple apps like dr. suess or sesame st. etc. we got a dell desktop package that included a monitor for around 300 bucks shortly after christmas this year and it's been great for my kids (kindergartner age)...
I would have to vote for a desktop for children that age. The last thing you want is your computer flinging off the table as one child says "MY TURN". A desk top I think is just a more substantial computer for children of your age. Not only that children need to be monitored in regards to the internet sites that they go to and having a designated computer area gives you that capability. Desktops are still cheaper then lap tops and in my opinion have a longer life expectancy. The value of a lap top is mobility... don't see that as a need for children that are your children's age. Now if they were going to college that would be a different thing.There is absolutely no difference in what you can do on a desktop or a laptop... so go out and find yourself the best bargain you can on a desktop.
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I would say Desktop, a laptop can easily get broken from being carried around and dropped ( kids being the culprits) .... Aslo you get more bang for your buck... laptops are more expensive for the pure fact that they are a laptop... You can get a desktop that does more things and has more memory and you wont have to worry about your kids losing the charger or dropping the laptop..
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Until recently, I was also favoring desktops, but things have changed. Now $300 netbooks are everywhere. My coworker's 6th grade kids have netbooks. I have given my daughter (6th grade) a laptop on a docking station with all the safety enforcements.
Integrated system like iMac is as good as a portable. You cant get an iMac for lessthan $1200. Tough kids will be tough on any thing.