I don't think so. But he wouldn't have been much better because he is a progressive, which is why he didn't get along with his running mate. He sorta gave the election to Obama in the last days of the campaign.
Buy him a loptop! Or find out if a buddy of his has one that he can use and then you find one you can use. E-mail is a great thing! Instant messaging is even better. Good Luck.