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There's an inexpensive Chinese tablet called the Ainol NOVO7 Paladin that gets pretty good reviews. The UK Amazon site has a few user reviews that look promising.
eBay has it new for $107.
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In case anyone is wondering, this features the Exynos 3 Single SoC (a.k.a. Hummingbird) which is present in the original Galaxy S lineup (and is essentially an Apple A4, of the iPhone 4, with a...
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It depends on the app/game in question. Most games I have played (not kids stuff) work offline.
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You get what you pay for.
The only great value tablet on the market right now is the Google Nexus 7, but it's way over the OP's original $50 budget and probably an unwise purchase for a young boy,...
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Interesting. I'm surprised it's taken this long for the kid-centric tablets to take off. That article also mentions some other products at the end.
The first place I saw the nabi was actually at...
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I never thought you would, and I believe that Cavan's post was more about caring, than wanting to interfere, much less insinuating that you're not on the ball.
I think that getting your son a tablet...
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Oh geez here we go. I'm not going to sit my kid in front on a tablet/tv all day. He's playing with us most of the day and has friends to play with a couple times a week. He'll be using the tablet...
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Wow, that Nabi looks perfect for kids. I may keep my eye on that one. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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If they want to spend more, there are some products like the http://www.nabitablet.com/ that are specifically targeted at kids. In the long run it may cost less to spend more up front on a higher...
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Should look into the new toys r us tablet coming soon.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57509518-93/toys-r-us-unwraps-$150-tabeo-tablet-for-kids/
EDIT: Sorry didn't realize that someone already...
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I've written about this in other threads but I got a Dell Streak7 for a steal via ebay for use as a car DVD player replacement for my DD some time back. After trying MANY video player apps, I found...
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So looking to get a cheap tablet to put a bunch of learning apps for my 2.5 year old son. Mainly just to help him learn shapes/numbers/alphabet, etc (definitely not to be a 'babysitter' for him). ...
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Assuming you get one that's not messed up (some comments suggest this on the referb) it would probably work. Specs are pretty slow, and its running a Phone OS but not terribly dated. You might have...
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From what I've seen with my niece's cheap tablet, they're not worth the trouble. They can barely do anything compared to a more expensive tablet.
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The return policy isn't very reassuring.
So you can get an exchange if the company approves it, and if they don't?
I guess you're SOOL.
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Yes, this is cool for kids. They will learn a lot from it. I just bought one for my little sister.
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That applies to books as well. We should start discouraging kids from reading. Clearly that will improve there math and reading capabilities.
Under 90 minutes of computer use per day for those...
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Just think of how good your math skills would have been if you hadn't spent your life in front of a computer screen.
If the OP were willing to spend $200, a Google Nexus 7 would be way more...
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ACT Math Score of 34
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streak 7 of maybe a referb nook color could be had for cheap.
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Some of the other cheap tablets are probably better (online only). Expect it to be a bit of a headache. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but IMHO for a lot of things a computer with a CRT is for more...
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Cool, I may try it then. Do you know if I'll be able to access/play the apps/games without internet access...or do you have to have internet for those to work?
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hhgregg has new models below 100;
last week they had some for 79.
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Iam calling bullshit on that. I grew up with computers since 5 or 6 and now Iam in front of PC's from like 7AM to 4PM and then again from 7PM to 12AM. I read just fine and my math skills have not...
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I think you missed the key word, screen.
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It sure does look good, in fact, it's perfect.
I was expecting to see a huge price tag, specially when they say it's the fastest around, and with all the extras like being almost indestructible, I...
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Yeah, we may hold out for awhile and get it for a christmas present then. When he loses interest, pass it on to our next kid!
But hopefully the price will come down a bit by christmas timeframe.
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Toys R Us just announced their "Tabeo" tablet just for kids. Price is right, $150, and comes with about 50 apps preloaded, including Angry Birds. Worth a look.
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I don't know about the Nabi, but I remember seeing ads on TV in the last 6 months, showing a kid using a tablet in the kitchen, and it was waterproof.
It carried one of the giant ISP names, like...
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But you would know the difference between an anecdote and data.
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A psychologist has warned that computer screens are bad for the brains of young children. Dr Aric Sigman, an American-born British psychologist warns against computer usage, especially by any...
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:iagree:
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None the less, reading books would also keep children from interacting with actual people. Furthermore, based on merely a quick search, I couldn't find the study he was referencing that computer...
