If you are considering a computer purchase for your increasingly tech savvy child, the FIRST SPARK™ kids PC line is contender in the family computing space thanks to child-friendly features. Available exclusively at Best Buy, FIRST SPARK ($499) is a full-sized Toshiba L635 laptop designed specifically for kids ages 5-10. Thoughtful features such as a…
Computers
GIVEAWAY: TouchSmart 600, HP’s Media-Rich Touchscreen PC
Looking for a new computer and trying to avoid the same old boring box? HP presents a fresh entry to the home PC category with their media-rich TouchSmart 600 PC. First, the facts: Elegant, slim Integrated All-in-one PC. 23 Inch Full HD 1080P touchscreen (yes, touch screen!) HDMI + Composite Video Ports Windows 7 Premium…
Pop Quiz: Netbook vs. Notebook?
What’s the difference between a netbook and a notebook? Perhaps you have been wondering but are too embarrassed to ask. After all, they are everywhere and it seems like everyone in the world can tell the difference. But apparently there isn’t one. At least not anymore. CNET tells us why it is Time to Drop…
Tips for Protecting Your Digital Memories
Yesterday when I was at the pool I ran into Patti. Patti has been a loyal Tech Savvy Mama reader for over a year now and asked me if I had ever done a post about digital backups. Between me instructing Little Miss Techie on strokes and commanding Captain Computer to stop running on the…
Hey DC Metro Readers: Refurbished Computer Tomorrow- Saturday, March 1!
Having just written about price being a factor to consider in my previous post (Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations), it would be unfair of me not to share with DC Metro readers that the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations (IFT) will hold a sale of student-refurbished computers this Saturday, March…
Computer Time Versus Play Time
Little Miss Techie’s computer arrived this week. Now that it is here, there are so many more issues that I have besides it just taking over my precious Mommy Desk. The Mommy Desk/Future Home of the Computer is located in our home’s main hub. Conveniently located by our kitchen and living room, it is in…
Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations
From Jessica of DC: Our 4 1/2 year old has had an old laptop for a couple years and we are considering getting her a new computer. If you were going to get a child a new computer what would your considerations be? Good question, Jessica! Purchasing a computer isn’t always easy and buying a…
Reader Mail Monday: Considerations for Buying a New Computer
From Jessica of DC: Our 4 1/2 year old has had an old laptop for a couple years and we are considering getting her a new computer. If you were going to get a child a new computer what would your considerations be? Check back tomorrow when I’ll introduce Tech Savvy Daddy who will lend…
Little Miss Techie
It was bound to happen sooner or later…Our 4 year old daughter is about to get her own computer. Since Daddy’s world revolves around technology and Mommy has a background in classroom technology integration, I guess it isn’t surprising that our offspring is quite technology savvy. No, we didn’t go out and by her something…
