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What rock have I been hiding under?

Mac Mini

 

Yes, I know it’s a Mac Mini but I didn’t read that it might be discontinued. At least, that’s what the Apple Insider has speculated. Hopefully it’s just a rumor.
Originally I had thought about purchasing one for my four year old daughter. I thought it would be an excellent first computer.

 

She uses my other notebook (HP Pavilion dv6000t that I use for some of my client’s projects) for her lessons but she has been eyeing Read the rest of this entry »

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iTunes: Ratatouille ~ Free 9-Minute Preview

Ratatouille

iTunes is currently offering a free 9-Minute Preview of the movie Ratatouille. I’ve haven’t even heard about it but the way my four year old daughter is chattering about the “cute little mousey” I have a feeling this will be on our must watch list.

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Tux Paint

Tux Paint

My daughter loves to draw. I saw a brief blurb about this software program. Tux Paint, featured in the Mac Life magazine. Its kid oriented application.

Not on a Mac? It’s also available for Linux, Windows, and more.

…And by the way It’s free to download and $6.99 If you want a CD.

Update 06.15.07
I downloaded this on my HP Notebook this morning it’s the computer my daughter. The learning curve is easy. My daughter, Aiyana, is four years old and was able to pick this up very quickly. She’s hooked and is already creating virtual masterpieces. The drawings that she likes she saves. She can even print her favorites. It’s a definite keeper.

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