The advantages of the eDGe for school-age kids are even greater than for older students, I think. Many kids are kinetic learners, so the act of writing their notes is what makes them memorable, but in many middle schools, every teacher has a different system for how they like students to keep their notes. Some insist notes be highlighted with specific colors; others want notes categorized by date; still others want them categorized by lesson or book chapter. Kids are graded on their note-taking, so notes that are searchable, flexible, and easily reconstituted are ideal. The added benefit of being able to watch/hear linked videos and other online conent is what would make the science/math/humanities lesson stick (great for kids whose learning is audio-centered). Plus, hopefully they haven't yet been indoctrinated with bad study habits, so they're still open to learning good ones.

This is why I think the eDGe is perfect for kids; I wish their were a kid-friendly version (sturdier, flashier colors/designs, parental controls for web access and chat). I'd buy an eDGe right now for my oldest if odds weren't that she'd lose it or drop it a few times within the first week of ownership.

Addendum: One of my oldest's teachers last year insisted that students use a five-color highlighting system for their MATH notes. Because their notes affect their grade, most of the kids spent more time making sure they'd used the right color highlighter than actually learning the lesson. Ridiculous. But I wonder if somewhere down the line, probably not with this technology, if we can get color "e-ink?"