The netbook can become for the child the first own computer thanks to the small weight, compactness and at the same time practicality. First of all the netbook is intended for study, on it it is convenient to use graphic, text programs, the web browser, but it is possible to play not on all models.
Training at modern school is impossible without computer. The netbook has several advantages in front of the desktop computer or the laptop – it easy, compact, is equipped with the modules Wi-fi, WiMAX or 3G thanks to what with it it is possible to work in any room, at the street, at school.
Monitor
The optimum size of the monitor – 10 inches with the resolution of 1024*600 pixels or 12.1 inches with the resolution of 1366*768 pixels. Too high resolution creates additional load of eyes, and weak permission is inconvenient during the work as the image consists of too large particles. It is better to choose model with an opaque color nonspottable surface.
Netbook parameters
Performance depends on the power of the central processing unit, the video system and volume of random access memory. For study most often it is enough to choose the netbook on the Intel Pine Trail platform, with the Intel processor Atom N4xx, with a clock frequency of 1.6-1.8 GHz. It should be taken into account that netbooks with the built-in video system are not intended for games, but cost much cheaper. For work with office programs, the presentations, watching movies there will quite be enough 1 GB of random access memory, but nevertheless it is better if there is an opportunity to add memory if necessary.
You should not allow the child to play too much - it can result further in game dependence.
The majority of netbooks is completed with the hard drive with a capacity of 250-350 GB, it is enough for storage of documents, photos, but will not be enough if the child collects a collection of animated films or is fond of video cutting. On modern models instead of the classical hard drive SSD is used. Such devices work quicker, but are more expensive, most often without justifying the potential.
The recommended operating time on the computer for school students of elementary grades - no more than 30-40 minutes a day.
Sockets
It is important to make sure available all necessary sockets at once. Two USB ports are surely necessary (one for a mouse, another for the USB stick or other equipment), I will corrode for earphones and the microphone, an exit for the second monitor to show the presentations on the big screen. The webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are necessary for work on the Internet. It is good if there are WiMAX modules or 3G, they will be useful for Internet connection outside the apartment.
Accumulator
As the main advantage of the netbook in its mobility, it is necessary to pay attention to accumulator capacity – battery life depends on it. The more the netbook can do without recharge, the better, the most budgetary models work from 4 to 6 hours more expensive – till 11 o'clock and more. It is necessary to consider that operating time strongly depends on brightness of the monitor, load of the processor and volume of sound.