Disney, the largest children's entertainment company, made a fresh incursion into the world of technology, and does so with the help of Asus ultraportable with a 8.9-inch called Netpal. NETBOOK The market is aimed at a "small" users between the ages of six and twelve years old. As if they did not have quite the celebration the 75th anniversary of Mickey.

The new definition comes from the strange combination of two words as an acronym for "net" of NETBOOK and "pal" means something like that friend or colleague. As it could not be less, even the names of the colors have connotations Disney. Netpal comes in colors "Pink Princess" and "Blue Magic". With the covers conveniently decorated by flowers, in the first case, and icons in miniature Mickey on the other. For even if it was not clear to whom they are addressed, using the traditional colors of sex differentiation.

The intention of Asus and Disney is good for little ones to teach from the future users of the Internet. The computers must be fitted with different filters and parental controls. The interface allows parents previously approved websites, applications, or emails, among others. In this way parents can be reassured about the contents of those entering the smaller of the house from the Netpal.

According to preliminary information, the Netpal Disney has in its interior an Intel Atom processor. For data storage includes two options. The user, or more specifically their parents can choose between a hard drive or a 160GB drive SSD 16GB. The choice between one or the other option will have a direct impact on the weight of the NETBOOK, ranging from 1.18 kilograms and 990 grams. In the initial plans of the manufacturer planned to incorporate conecitividad 3G mobile networks. Although in the end have chosen to supply it with connection Wi-Fi only.

Asus has developed a specially tailored interface of the Windows XP operating system for these ultra. Among the items available are the characters of the latest digital animation films from the Disney factory. Such as Cars, Toy Story and Wall-e. Obviously could not miss traditional characters such as Mickey Mouse himself. In addition to the custom web browser with Disney characters, including a widget to listen in real time, Radio Disney.

Disney Netpal be available in stores Toys'R Us and Amazon for a price of $ 350 (250 euros).