I’m posting a Buy.com deal because I happened to talk to a daycare computer teacher and she shared what she thought the children should get for toys. Below is what she said:

“I find that even very young children are ready to work a mouse and keyboard. They instinctively know to use care when using a CPU and monitor. Therefore, I’d buy a basic CPU already loaded with an operating system, and find some low-priced accessories (mouse, keyboard, and monitor). Then I’d install the ISP software the child’s family is using, and show them how to find free online games. I’d download Open Office so the child can use document and spreadsheet software. As the child grows, the parents can buy appropriate software so the computer grows with the child.”

So, if anyone wants to buy some consumer electronics for children or for anyone else, Buy.com has a great deal right now.

Get $5 off $100 in Electronics, Computers, and Clearance items! New Customers Only! exp 08/31/08