It's pretty much a near-indestructible word processing machine, and runs for about 700 hours on three AA batteries. It was designed for kids to use. (I have an earlier model, instead of a laptop because I just wanted a word processor, and I love it to pieces.)
no subject
While I don't know your son's situation, you may not need an actual laptop.
http://www.neo-direct.com/default.aspx
It's pretty much a near-indestructible word processing machine, and runs for about 700 hours on three AA batteries. It was designed for kids to use. (I have an earlier model, instead of a laptop because I just wanted a word processor, and I love it to pieces.)