Don’t you love it when you finally find the tool you’ve been searching for to make things run more smoothly!?
For me that elusive tool has been the perfect budget-priced computer for my kids (ages 5 and 7).
Bonus: We’re giving one away!
All you have to do is follow these two steps:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Be sure to click the confirmation email we send you.
You’ll automatically be entered in the giveaway and, as a bonus, I’ll also send you my Free Report: The 3 Apps I Use with My Kids Everyday (you know, to use on your new Acer Aspire R11 once you win). Official rules at the end of this post.
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED – Congrats to our winner Stacy!
I wanted something that was durable, compact so it would fit on the small desk in our kitchen, and could be used both as a standard computer and as a tablet.
These aren’t just wants, they’re true needs.
Since my oldest started at a STEM elementary school last year, he has homework that involves visiting websites regularly. I want him to be able to get online while hanging out in the kitchen as I cook dinner so I can talk to him about what he’s doing and help out when needed.
But I DO NOT want him to keep using my expensive work computer to do so. It stresses me out and instead of engaging with him over his homework, I spend most of the time nagging him to be careful.
We also make a 17-hour round trip pilgrimage to go see family every summer.
Granted, it is possible to do the trip without a tablet for the kids- but it’s not something I’d want to attempt. We mix things up with car games, audiobooks, etc. but a movie or two during the journey goes a long way in keeping everyone (including me) happy.
So I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect budget computer that can act as both a laptop and a tablet.
Enter the Acer Aspire R 11.
It has all kinds of kid-friendly features that I really appreciate as a busy mom.
#1 It Converts from a Laptop to a Tablet (and everything in between)
It’s a laptop, it’s a tablet. The patented 360 degree dual-torque hinge means the kids can bend it all the way back and it will stay wobble-free while they tap and scroll on the screen.
They can also set it up facing backwards, or “tent” style and use it as a makeshift TV for group viewing. Plus it has up to 8 hours of battery life so we won’t run out of juice while on a trip.
#1 It’s a Touchscreen Even When it’s in Laptop Mode
The iPhone was pretty much born at the same time as my oldest child, which means all of my kids expect to get tactile with their technology. They know how to use a mouse and keyboard (and those are still important skills to teach them), but they prefer to get their fingers on the screen and can get frustrated when the program their using works that way but the computer doesn’t.
#2 You Can Talk to It
The Acer Aspire R 11 comes all set-up with Microsoft Cortana, the clever personal assistant that your kids can talk to and ask to find and open things for them.
This is actually super-helpful when I’m up to my elbows in dinner prep and they want to start a new program. Currently, their favorite thing to ask Cortana to find new Cosmic Kid Yoga Videos.
#3 It’s Budget-Friendly
I know that it’s super important to raise computer-literate kids, but that doesn’t make the idea of ponying up $1,000 or more for a computer for my kids any easier to swallow! I really appreciate the budget-friendly price of the Acer Aspire R 11 at $350 – $399. Because, lets face it, when all three kids are in school I’m probably going to need more than one!
#4 It’s Durable
I also really love that this convertible laptop was made with durability in mind. Components like the slip-proof texture on the back and base and the damage-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass on the screen, give me piece of mind when I had it over to my kiddos.
#5 It’s Safe
Remember how I said the kids use Cortana to look stuff up while I’m otherwise occupied cooking? Bing Safe Search is the feature that makes that possible because, even if I’m still only a few feet away, you know there’s no way I’m letting them loose on the internet without a safety net.
Win an Acer Aspire R 11 for your family!
Ready to get one of these bad boys for your family? Entering couldn’t be more simple. All you have to do is follow these two steps:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Be sure to click the confirmation email we send you.
You’ll automatically be entered in the giveaway and, as a bonus, I’ll also send you my Free Report: The 3 Apps I Use with My Kids Everyday.
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED – Congrats to our winner Stacy!
The giveaway is open to US residents and open until 9pm PST, April 22, 2016. Good luck!
Official Rules
This sweepstakes is open to American residents 18 years or older. To be eligible for the sweepstakes you must enter your name and email after clicking on the “click here to enter” buttons in this post. 1 winner will be drawn at random, using Random.org, after the sweepstakes closes on April 22nd, 2016 at 9:00pm PST. The winner will receive an Acer Aspire R 11. No purchase necessary.The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
*This post in sponsored by Acer, all opinions are 100% my own.
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