Disney Joins Netbook Race With Netpal

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Walt Disney’s Disney Consumer Products group and computer maker Asus on Wednesday unveiled the Disney Netpal, a branded netbook for children ages 6-12 with a slew of parental control options.

The laptop with reinforced mechanical design and spill-proof keyboard will be available in late July with a suggested retail price of $349.99.

Retailers include Amazon.com and Toys R Us. Disney also expects the product to become a hot holiday season seller.

It marks a renewed effort by Disney to enter the computer world after little success in 2004 with a $1,000 desktop unit.

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