They grow up so fast, don?t they" One minute your little one is swiping through episodes of Luna Petunia on their iPad, but before you know it they?re using your laptop to research an assignment online, type up a paper or, when it?s playtime, destroy their friends in the latest MMORPG (if you have to ask, don?t).
As our kids transition from the final years of elementary school into the tween years of book reports, essays and even coding, many parents are considering the benefits of their kids having their own laptops. More powerful than tablets and able to run a wider range of common software, they?re portable enough to take to grandma?s house for the weekend or a friend?s house to work on that group presentation. But what are the best laptops for kids" And how do you choose between them" We’ve rounded up some of the best and put together a few buying tips to help you decide. Size and weight

When deciding on the right screen size and weight device to get, kids younger than 12 should usually go for smaller and lighter laptops (screens in the 11 to 13-inch range and less than three pounds). Older kids can go a bit bigger (13 to 15 inches and up to four pounds).
Durability

Kids can be hard on, well, everything. While you may guard your own laptop with your life, your little one will be stuffing it in and out of their backpack, tossing it on tables, spilling things on it and who knows what else. If durability is a big concern, use your best judgement and ...