We start them young! PeeWee PC has announced the availability of the PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop for kids. Weighing in at just 3 pounds, this tiny yet rugged, spill and drop resistant notebook is perfect for children aged 3-10. Here is more info:

"The laptop features the Intel Atom Processor, a convertible rotating screen and touch tablet with stylus, a free Walt Disney Windows XP Theme, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam that rotates 180 degrees and is perfect for video chatting with moms and dads who have to travel.

PeeWee PC loads each Pivot Tablet Laptop with 10 age appropriate software and game titles for Pre-K, Early Elementary, or Upper Elementary students. PeeWee also includes its proprietary security suite on each laptop, giving parents full control of how and when their children use the laptop.

?We design all our computers to meet the needs of both our young end users and their parents,? said Oscar Ferreria. ?This means creating products that are both fun and durable, but most importantly, safe. We all understand the drawbacks associated with giving children internet access, and there is no way any child should be browsing the internet without advanced security software.?

The PeeWee security software allows parents to limit how much time their children spend browsing the internet (on a daily or weekly basis), block inappropriate sites with any version of any web browser, take screen shots, view browsing history, and even control the laptop remotely. Additionally, the PeeWee security suite also allows parents limit the amount of time children spend gaming and protects the laptop by preventing children from changing system settings."

PeeWee PC Pivot Tablet laptop specs:

CPU & PLATFORM
* Intel Atom Processor N270 1.6GHz
* Intel 945GSE Chipset

UTILITIES

* Tablet Sensor: When switching from clamshell to tablet mode, display rotates 180-degrees
* Accelerometer: Display rotates as device is rotated

CARRYING HANDLE

* Carrying handle is easily removable. Just remove the battery, remove the 4 screws that affix the handle, remove the handle and replace the battery.

STORAGE

* 60GB 1.8" PATA HDD
* 2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader
* Supports boot from card reader and USB
* USB 2.0 Interface for external storage. INPUT
* Water Resistant Physical Keyboard - when screen is rotated in clamshell mode
* Touch pad (Mouse)
* Touch Screen accepts handwriting recongnition and virtual on-screen keyboard

I/O PORTS

* 2 USB 2.0 Ports
* 1 x RJ-45 10/100 LAN
* 1/8" External Microphone-in jack
* 1/8" External headphone jack
* 2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader
* Kensington Lock Ready.
* VGA Port (15 Pin VGA)

MEMORY

* 1GB Standard (Upgradeable to 2GB)

NETWORK

* 10/100M Ethernet
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with open mesh support (Linux Only)
* Mini-card form factor, single antenna
* Security: WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK

DIMENSIONS AND POWER

* Size: 9.5" (W) x 7.5" (H) x 1.5" (D)
* Weight: < 3 lbs
* 6-cell Li lon Battery
* Battery life aprox 5hrs+ typical usage time

AUDIO, SPEAKER, MICROPHONE

* Integrated 2 channel audio w/ 1W speakers
* Built-in speaker and microphone

VIDEO

* 8.9' LCD, 1024 x 600 Touch Screen
* Color LCD TFT, LED Backlight
* Digital LVDS Interface
* Integrated camera
* Driver / AP support Windows XP

WEB CAM

* Integrated 1.3MP webcam which rotates 180 degrees to allow creative interaction

OPERATING SYSTEM

* Microsoft Windows XP Home - Installed
* Supports Linux (ETA April 2009)

WARRANTY

* 1 Year Depot/Mail-in Parts and Labor Warranty

OTHER

* Resisitive Touch Input
* Includes stylus/pen for resistive touch input
* Built-in accelerometer senses orientation and automatically switches screen between portrait and landscape modes

DROP TEST

* Ruggedized: Tested with 50cm Drop Test

The PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop starts at $599.99 MSRP and is available now exclusively at www.peeweepc.com

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