Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and ASUS have collaborated to develop the Disney Netpal, a netbook computer for children that’s designed to be fun, web-safe and easy to use. Developed with parents and kids in mind, 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. Features include more than 40 parental control options, an 8.9-inch LCD display, Wi-Fi capabilities, Windows XP Home, and kid-friendly software featuring Disney characters and icons in stunning visual environments. Browsers and email have extra filters to assure that parents are able to control online safety and content for their children, and can easily select with whom their children can correspond via email. The Disney Magic Desktop “gadget tray” offers a creatively designed 2D menu displaying Disney-themed email, Disney-themed browser and a robust suite of Disney-themed parental control options.
With a user interface that is incredibly easy to use for both kids and parents, from package to set-up in four simple steps, the Disney Netpal will be available in late July in two models with prices based on features. The Disney Netpal by ASUS is designed for kids ages 6-12. Retailers include Toys”R”Us and Amazon.com, and the suggested retail price is $349.99. Carrying cases will also be available separately.
“Today’s kids are a digital generation,” said Chris Heatherly, head of Disney’s Toymorrow team and VP of Toys and Consumer Electronics for Disney Consumer Products. “Parents are comfortable with their kids using the Internet, but they want to be assured that their kids are having a safe online experience. The Disney Netpal, designed together by ASUS and our Disney Toymorrow team, is a no-compromise device. There are plenty of terrific features and fun applications designed just for kids, but parents have ultimate control over the experience, with the power to set limits on how their kids are using the PC.”
“We’re proud to be involved in the creation of this very unique netbook for kids,” said Eric Chen, Vice President of ASUS’ Systems Business Group. “The Disney Netpal is creatively designed in a way that truly keeps the Disney magic alive, and its state-of-the-art features make it an excellent choice for kids and families.”
Specifications
| Model | Disney Netpal by ASUS MK90 -“ exclusively at Toys”R”Us | Disney Netpal by ASUS MK90H |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows XP Home | Genuine Windows XP Home |
| Display | 8.9″ LED-backlit WSVGA screen (1024×600) | 8.9″ LED-backlit WSVGA screen (1024×600) |
| CPU | Intel ATOM N270 | Intel ATOM N270 |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Memory | DDR2 SO-DIMM 1GB | DDR2 SO-DIMM 1GB |
| Storage | 16GB SSD | 160GB HDD |
| Interface | 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor) 3 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x LAN RJ-45 2 x audio jacks: Headphone / Mic-in |
1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor) 3 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x LAN RJ-45 2 x audio jacks: Headphone / Mic-in |
| Camera | 0.3 M Pixel | 0.3 M Pixel |
| Reader | MMC and SD (SDHC supported) | MMC and SD (SDHC supported) |
| Audio | Hi-definition audio CODEC Built-in stereo speakers Analog Mic |
Hi-definition audio CODEC Built-in stereo speakers Analog Mic |
| Battery | 4200mAh Polymer, 5hrs | 4200mAh Polymer, 5hrs |
| Dimensions | 248mm (W) x 173mm (D) x 28.7mm (H) | 248mm (W) x 173mm (D) x 28.7mm (H) |
| Weight | 1kg with battery | 1.2kg with battery |
| Casing Colors | Princess Pink, Magic Blue | Princess Pink, Magic Blue |
