Even better. A $100 tablet tied to a real machine in the closet. On Nov 14, 2014, at 9:15 AM, Joe Fruchey <j...@fruchey.net> wrote:
> My kids don't even want laptops. Tablets all the way. > > On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 9:09 AM, Keith Stokes <ke...@digital-gurus.com> wrote: > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > General@brlug.net > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > General@brlug.net > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net --- Keith Stokes
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