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Summary of the Perfect Family Computer

by Kimberly L. Keith
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  • Internet access only in supervised common areas of the home
  • Extra RAM (1Gb minimum) and hard drive space (160Gb minimum)
  • Multimedia connectivity - USB, Firewire, and network
  • Broadband Internet access
  • Microsoft Office Standard Version with Scholastic Keys for the kids
  • Software for homework help - dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia
  • Software geared to your family's interests - card making, simulation games, learning games, digital scrapbooking
  • Basic color ink-jet printer plus a black and white laser printer
  • Digital camera - video and/or still

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