Ultrabooks are ultra thin, and very lightweight. This makes them easy to transport, and is a great feature in light of some of the awkwardness that tweens face during their years of extreme physical change. Ultrabooks are designed in the same small dimensions of the popular netbooks, making them less prone to drops. However, with a tween, even the most lightweight device can be dropped.
The major highlight of an Ultrabook is it's instant on, instant off, quick up and running function. This isn't an essential for the tween, but is nice.
Pricing on Ultrabooks is a bit higher than netbooks, ranging from the $500 range and up, depending on assorted features. A lower priced version may be a great investment for the tween, as in the case of the Acer model displayed above. A more expensive Ultrabook isn't a big necessity, and in fact, a less expensive netbook is a good alternative, due to the costs. Of course, your own tween's need or interests for tech tools will influence your decisions, but with my own experiences, tweens and tools seem to encounter many close calls. I'd rather invest the extra money in a protection plan, in order to assure a longer time of the tool being in use. An older child in the teenage years would potentially be well served by an Ultrabook. Further, using a netbook during the tween years allows a child to demonstrate responsibility, allowing the opportunity to earn the right to have a more advanced tool in later years. However, you can read more about ultrabook computers and explore models to get a feel for the range of choices available.
