The smallest and most portable computer on the market right now os the Asus Eee PC Mini Laptop. At just 2 pounds, the closed Asus Eee PC Mini Laptop with 8GB of solid state memory
is about the size of a hardback book -- perfect for sticking in your
backpack, briefcase or purse for on the go computing. There's no hard drive on this unit, so it can stand up to the most rugged use -- perfect for your kids.
The Asus Eee
runs on a Linux operating system, which is very stable compared to Windows or even the vaunted Apple OSX. But this speed and stability still comes with a graphical interface and applications that are completely compatible with anything you'll find on a PC or MAC. OpenOffice is compatible with Microsoft Office both in file formats and look and feel.
The Asus Eee 8GB is so popular that you can't find it in stores; they're all sold out. You can,
however, find dozens of Asus Eee PCs listed at LaptopNirvana.Com