| Technology has impacted education in schools as well | | | | companies that sell affordable mid range computers |
| as in the home and it is more likely than not that your | | | | are IBM and Hewlett Packard. You also need to take |
| child has experience working with computers even if | | | | into account the processor capabilities of the |
| he or she does not own their own. By the age of | | | | computer. A computer with at least 512 megabytes of |
| eleven or so, it could be beneficial to buy your child his | | | | RAM and at least 80 to 120 gigabytes of hard-drive |
| or her own personal computer for homework and | | | | space is suitable for a child. |
| research purposes. Computers are also a great way | | | | You also want to take into account the length of the |
| for your child to keep in contact with friends, play | | | | warranty of the computer. Some companies only |
| games and listen to music. This age may be an | | | | offer a year warranty whereas others offer a two to |
| opportune time to help them develop good computer | | | | three year warranty. You will want to go with a longer |
| safety and surfing habits while you can help guide | | | | warranty just in case the computer has issues, then it |
| them as they grow up in the computer generation. | | | | can be serviced for free. Lastly, monitor size is very |
| First, children should not own laptops as children can be | | | | important. A 19 inch monitor is suitable for a child or |
| clumsy and one simple drop of a laptop can cause it | | | | teenager. The bigger the monitor, the better for the |
| to be damaged forever. When shopping for a | | | | eyes with less squinting. A flat bed panel is also |
| computer, especially one for a child, there are a couple | | | | suggested. Always remember to have your child's |
| of things to keep in mind. Experts suggest that a mid | | | | computer in a well used area of the house so you can |
| range computer is best for younger children. Two | | | | monitor their internet usage. |