14 DAY TRIAL // Round Rock, Texas-based Dell, one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal computer systems, has recently announced the introduction of its new small-sized, low-power portable computer system, dubbed Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition. Part of the company's growing line of netbooks, the new model has been designed specifically for children and is based on the 10-inch Inspiron Mini 10 netbook. The system boasts Nickelodeon's trademark green slime design and comes loaded with a range of entertaining and educational content that is said to appeal to both children and their parents.
“Moms insisted that we deliver on three things when it comes to a computer for their children,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president, Dell Global Consumer Sales and Marketing. “First, help provide a safe computing experience. Second, provide superior educational content as well as a world-class entertainment experience. Third, partner with trusted brands. The Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition passes with flying colors on all counts.”
The new netbook is likely to boast the same Intel Atom N270 processor, coupled with 1GB of RAM, a 1.3MP webcam, integrated graphics and a 10.1-inch display, which are available on the majority of similar products on the market. However, trying to draw the attention of children, the new system has been featured with a series of applications that are targeted at this specific market segment. As such, it packs a 15-month trial version of McAfee, educational applications and exclusive early access to certain Nickelodeon episodes, before they air.
With the launch of the new laptop and the collaboration between Dell and Nickelodeon, the PC vendor is basically trying to compete with one of the world's netbook pioneers, ASUS, which has teamed up with Disney and launched the Disney Netpal, an Eee PC-based netbook specifically designed for kids.
Unfortunately, we have no details on pricing and availability of the new ultraportable solution, but it should become available with a price tag somewhere in the proximity of US$300.