Anyone know where is good to buy a computer for kids?

[clipclop1]

I'm developing a new childcare setting and am looking for a computer so they can practise theire ICT skills. I've heard the Dell can build a computer to your specifications but I've looked on their website and can't see anything.
I thought the idea of a touchscreen computer would be good for the little kiddies too but again, where to get one???

[boxtops]

Nice idea, clipclop - touchscreen might get a bit sticky and jammy, though.... why though do you need one built? Why not buy a simple basic model?

[clipclop1]

Hi Boxtops! Well I WAS looking at those but someone said to me today that app they can build you one so you dont end up buying a computer that will do jobs that you don't really need it do to.. if you see what I mean. We will want a comp that the kids can just play on with CD Roms and make pictures etc... App Dell can do that but I think someone may have been telling porky pies!
O don't worry... there will be NOO grubby fingers! Il make them use hand gel before every turn! hahaha!!

[ZebUK]

With some companies by the time you add up costs of having a custom machine built you might as well go out and buy a cheap model from PC World (just don't take it back for repairs - the "Tech Guys" are actually scarily incompetent)

With kids I'd avoid a touchscreen at all costs. These are far more expensive to replace than a mouse or a keyboard, both of which you can buy for just a couple quid.

[craft1948]

Mine's a touch screen................I always use the mouse.