Kid’s computing usually comes in a few varieties, but often a kid’s first real computer is a hand-me-down PC from Mom or Dad. While there have been plenty of cheap laptop, desktop and Netbook solutions on the market that can be made to work for kids; Disney has taken an interesting approach, totally customizing an Asus Eee Netbook. Their re-defined Netbook, called the Disney Netpal, offers many enhancements designed for kids that are both cosmetic and designed for Internet safety.

The Netpal comes in two fun colors, Princess Pink or Magic Blue. The exterior shells are well made and immediately give kids the feeling that this is a big kid’s computer, not a toy and not a 5 year-old laptop from Dad that has worn off letter keys and bagel crumbs in the keyboard. The unit, while not technically ruggedized, is very sturdy and should be able to handle the day-to-day life of being a kid’s computer. There’s a spill proof keyboard for instance, to help guard against the mistaken splash or spill.