Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research before deciding to purchase this product Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life for my family. One of the reasons I bought this over the Nickelodeon/Dell netbook - or another netbook brand - was that it is advertised that the RAM can be expanded up to 2GB. Asus does not offer factory upgrades. When I got the Netpal in this week, the warranty states that it needs to be serviced by an authorized repair shop. So I called to Tech Support and asked them about the upgrade. They said they don't recommend the 2GB RAM upgrade, won't do it in their service centers, and that it would void the warranty. EVERYWHERE on the internet it is advertised that it can upgrade to 2GB RAM. Make sure you consider this before purchase. I am not really happy with this purchase. I can't even get the some of the links on the Disney site to work. [...]. is very content rich and many of the links to videos and games just won't load.

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The Disney Netpal by ASUS Makes Kids' Computing Fun, Web-Safe and Easy ASUS and Disney have teamed up to bring the magic of creative learning and fun into a perfect first laptop for your child. Designed for kids aged 6-12, the Disney Netpal by ASUS is durable, with a reinforced mechanical design, and offers a truly magical and engaging computing experience with a unique Disney user interface. With colorful Disney-themed style, your child can explore a web-safe world of technology on their own with ease. The Disney Desktop "gadget tray" offers a creatively designed 2D menu displaying a Disney-themed browser and a robust suite widgets and applications. The Netpal includes more than two dozen robust parental control options and a kid-friendly software suite featuring Disney characters and icons in a fun and intuitive design. The kid-friendly web browser and email have extra filters to assure that parents are able to control online safety and content for their children, and can easily select whom their children can correspond with. It comes with an 8.9-inch LCD display, built-in wireless Internet connectivity, and the familiar Windows XP Home operating system; making it the ideal first computer for your child.


Key Features

Fun: Jam-packed with Disney themed customization options and applications
Web-Safe: More than two dozen robust parental control options such as time managed controls and white list accessibility
Easy: Easy to use for kids from 6 to 12 years of age with intuitive Disney Desktop
Built-in wireless internet connectivity, webcam, microphone, and stereo speakers for a portable and interactive learning experience
Lightweight and compact design engineered for everyday use
5 hours of battery life with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, giving kids wire-free and tangle-free practicality
ASUS Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage for convenient access to files

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Fun, Customizable, and Colorful
Optimized for Web-Safety and Sports a Sleek Durable Design
Easy-to-use Kid-friendly Disney Desktop, Applications and Widgets
Warranty
1 Year Warranty from ASUS Parents can rest easy with the Disney Netpal's 1 year warranty and 6 months battery warranty.
What's in the Box
Disney Netpal by ASUS (Magic Blue)
Quick Starter Guide
Power Adapter
User Manual
Warranty Card
Recovery DVD / Support CD
Specifications
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP with Disney Desktop themes
Display: 8.9-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD
Intel CPU: Intel Atom N270
Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)
Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)
Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage**
Camera: 0.3M Pixels
Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Analog Microphones
Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
Input/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in
Battery: 5 hours* Li-Polymer battery
Dimensions: 9.76 (W) x 6.81 (D) x 1.13 (H) inches
Weight: 2.65 lbs (with battery)
Color: Magic Blue *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. **Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for a 6 month extension (depending on country) -All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. - Product may not be exactly as shown in images.

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Kensington sd100s Notebook Docking Station with Stand K60721US Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, I recently purchased a Dell M1530 laptop with Vista 32bit Ultimate. Unfortunately the computer does not come with a standard docking station, which I would have preferred as you can sit it down and be done. With the M1530 about 1" stick out on either side of the station but it works and looks fine. I also have the 9 cell battery which sticks out a bit in the back of the laptop and it still just fits without pressing any of the keys in the front which was another concern of mine, for normal laptops up to 1.5" thick or maybe even 2" you should be ok its just harder to slide the laptop in and out. But I'm convinced with some practice it will be no problem, I did knock off a key the first time when I was not being cautious but luckily it popped right back on.
I was looking for the next best thing, I didn't want to use an external monitor as that would add to clutter. Despite reading the other reviews citing issues with drivers I went ahead and purchased. Once it arrived I inserted the Windows Vista CD it came with and then plugged in the USB cord. It installed the driver (I believe only took the Ethernet driver off the CD) and internet/USB devices were working. Didn't notice any speed slowdown with the internet and I tested speed before/after the docking station. I nervously plugged in my speakers to the docking station but they also worked perfectly. NOTE: By default in Vista your laptop will use the new "USB Speakers" if they are connected, but you can change this simply by right clicking the speaker icon on bottom right of your taskbar, clicking playback devices, and setting your laptop speakers as default and then restarting the media program you are using.
So now I arrive home, put my laptop in the stand (this is the awkward part - for side-entry the best way is to slide it in without going deeper than the mousepad, then once its centered lower it until it hits the bottom - for top-entry its much more simple as you can just lower it from the top but my desk has a roof) and connect power/USB and I'm done. Though it is a bit odd looking its highly functional and kinda cool. The note holding is also very handy and my IR remote works nicely through the plastic at the bottom.

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Convert your laptop into a desktop instantly.Slip your notebook into the SmartFit stand, plug in a single USB cable, and you're ready to enjoy the ergonomics and productivity of a desktop. With the Kensington sd100s Notebook Docking Station, you can connect multiple peripherals to your notebook with just one plug.Plus you never have to shut down your notebook to connect the dock or change peripherals. The built-in copyholder positions documents in line with the screen for easier viewing, and the black translucent front cover allows you to operate your notebook multimedia IR remote.Designed with a unique wedge shape to raise your notebook and help promote cooling. The sd100s offers five nicely spaced USB 2.0 ports to allow you to connect multiple USB devices such as a printer, external hard drive, or ipod to your notebook computer.The USB ports are always-on, meaning they are powered even when your notebook is turned off or disconnected, so you can charge your iPod or Smartphone even when you're not working.Kensington limited 18 month warranty.

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