Travis' Computer

Selecting the right computer for our two year old grandson was not easy.  We had to get something that he could operate and yet not break easily.  Two year old boys tend to be a little rambunctious.  We thought of a laptop computer but I am not sure how long it would be operating before it landed on the floor - and not in a good way.  Wait, but before you say that a two year old can't operate a computer, I have 7 other grand kids one of which has graduated from university last year, two more about to graduate, two in high school and two in elementary, all very brilliant, that can prove you wrong.
We purchased desktop computers for our other grand kids and they worked out pretty well although the keyboards had to have things dug out from time to time.  Today's technology allows kids to operate a computer without a keyboard and we like that.  Travis already can operate his Mom's Playbook.  He loves to watch movies on it.
After 6 months or so of pondering we decided to purchase a Windows 8, HP Envy at Costco.  It has a 23" touch screen and has a very heavy base that should protect it from being tipped over.  Travis' parents will probably have to put it on a sturdy coffee table up against a solid wall though.  And, yes I know that the 12GBs of Memory and the 2TB hard drive might be a little over kill.
Given the fact that there are great learning apps that are touch only available for Windows 8, the touch screen should give him the ability to operate the computer without a keyboard or mouse for a few years.  Well, that's the theory anyway.
Now, comes the job of making it usable.  We have to customize it and select the right educational apps.