Recently, mini laptop computer manufacturers have decided to focus on a much younger crowd. When I say “a much younger crowd”, I’m ‘not’ talking about college students or high school students – I’m talking about children in elementary school and middle school – kids ranging in age from six years old to 12 years old.
One of the world’s largest and well-known PC manufacturers has come out recently with the announcement that they’re going to be releasing mini laptop computers for kids. Many in the industry believe that HP’s decision to come out with their own brand of mini laptop computer for children is a direct reaction to the success of competitor Asus’ Eee mini laptop computer. The Eee laptop computer has been highly successful ever since its release; in fact, it has become a huge top seller. The Asus Eee features a seven inch screen. However, the company does not refer to it as a laptop computer – instead, they refer to it as a (super mobile internet device). It has taken the industry by storm and has solidified itself as a favorite of middle-school children. Asus is now seeing an influx of competitors now trying to muscle in on a piece of the market.