How about a Chromebook (or other cheap/low-powered/used laptop) tied to a real machine somewhere via VNC/Remote Desktop or similar technology.
Then maybe there's the best of both worlds; power where it should be but protected and toughness/low price where it's likely to be abused. On Nov 14, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Dustin Puryear <dpury...@puryear-it.com> wrote: > Hi all- > > Was thinking about getting my 8-year old a Chromebook, BUT: > > · He likes to play Mindcraft, > · He may want to play other kid-friendly games > > Thoughts on something I can get him on the cheap for Christmas? I am assuming > he is going to wreck the laptop after 12-16 months, so I’m not looking to get > him a Macbook. :) > > > --- > Dustin Puryear, Founder & Technology Strategist > My direct number: 225-304-6402 > Main: 225-706-8414 | Fax: 800-613-5731 | www.puryear-it.com > > Puryear IT, LLC - We see IT differently. > Baton Rouge IT Support & New Orleans IT Support > Cloud, Windows, Exchange, SQL Server, Linux, UNIX > > 2014 Honoree of the LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses > 2013 Honoree of the LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses > 2012 Honoree of the Silicon Bayou 100 > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > General@brlug.net > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net --- Keith Stokes
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