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Tablet for a 9 year old?

572 239 September 30, 2012 at 10:59 AM
I'm not sure where to post this...so I hope I chose the correct forum. I am looking to get my son a tablet for Christmas. The thing is I have no idea at what tablet to even start looking at. I would like it to be below $300.00. He will use it mainly for playing games and watching tv or movies. I would like to be able to download a lot of movies so we can get rid of the old portable dvd player and dvd case when taking long car trips.

Essentially I want it to replace the whole DVD issue as they are a hassle in the car and keep him from always draining my battery on my Evo. We don't need to download books as we have a kindle.

If it could stream netflix that would be great too.

I appreciate any suggestions....I have been looking at the google nexus tablet but am not sure if it's the best tablet for my son as I want to download a lot of movies.
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babyrooney
09-30-2012 at 03:33 PM.
09-30-2012 at 03:33 PM.
http://www.geek.com/articles/gadg...-20120927/

A review for the Matrix one. Seem's like a solid deal!!!!
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Landers
09-30-2012 at 03:40 PM.
09-30-2012 at 03:40 PM.
Quote from charierenea :
It is not about disagreeing at all. If I had posted a thread for example "Should I get my son a tablet" I would not have gotten angry. It's about posting a thread asking for help. I don't get why people feel the need to respond if there not offering advice. If I see a topic I disagree with then I just read on. I never once said it is a rule people can't disagree with me. I posted asking for advice on a tablet.
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Beartrkkr
09-30-2012 at 03:53 PM.
09-30-2012 at 03:53 PM.
Get this one.

Doesn't waste paper that that first one...

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babyrooney
09-30-2012 at 04:05 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:05 PM.
Quote from Beartrkkr :
Get this one.

Doesn't waste paper that that first one...


Honestly I was actually thinking about getting him a paper tablet. Have you ever seen the Jimmy Kimmel videos of the children getting the bad xmas presents and their parents filming them?

I could just picture it...."but you said you wanted a tablet... so I got you a tablet" lol. I don't think I could film him though...
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smidge1
09-30-2012 at 04:16 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:16 PM.
Quote from charierenea :
Honestly I was actually thinking about getting him a paper tablet. Have you ever seen the Jimmy Kimmel videos of the children getting the bad xmas presents and their parents filming them?

I could just picture it...."but you said you wanted a tablet... so I got you a tablet" lol. I don't think I could film him though...
now your sense of humor is coming back that is what we like to see around here. sorry about your troubles though.
ps i am not that bad either.
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MoveOutdaWay
09-30-2012 at 04:20 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:20 PM.
Quote from smidge1 :
why does a 9 year old need a tablet might i ask?
That's actually not young compared to some 4-5 year old kids I know who owns an ipad. Not sure why it is necessary.
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smidge1
09-30-2012 at 04:26 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:26 PM.
Quote from MoveOutdaWay :
That's actually not young compared to some 4-5 year old kids I know who owns an ipad. Not sure why it is necessary.
i couldn't agree more.
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BostonGirl
09-30-2012 at 04:37 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:37 PM.
Quote from UncleJace :
Never even heard of this tablet but for $60 im in for a couple xmas presents and 1 for me. laugh out loud

Thanks for the post.
No shit, and it runs ICS too. My touchpad doesn't even have ICS on it yet. Mad

Pretty sweet deal for $60, Now if I only had someone I liked enough to buy one for. Rofl2
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UncleJase
09-30-2012 at 04:45 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:45 PM.
Quote from BostonGirl :
No shit, and it runs ICS too. My touchpad doesn't even have ICS on it yet. Mad

Pretty sweet deal for $60,
My thoughts exactly.

Watched a review on youtube and it does seem pretty solid. How is this not a front page deal @ $60?
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jenni.
09-30-2012 at 04:46 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:46 PM.
Quote from charierenea :
Yes you are! I am looking into reviews on the table. I love the price!
I'd go with what AM said. She is wise I the way of electronics. I certainly wouldn't go with an iPad. Too expensive if dropped. ( I've dropped mine on several occasions - thank goodness I have a good case, but if I can drop it, you know a 9 year old can).
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boatload32359
09-30-2012 at 04:46 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:46 PM.
I read you have a Kindle. I have an 8 year-old and she loves her kindle fire.

This one-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...Q/ref=fs_2

She loads it with apps for her fav games, ebooks, and music. I use it to surf and check email.
She has an Ipod but it collects dust since she got her Fire.
Amazon movies, streaming or download and view later, are free for prime members, so I canceled my netflix acct.

We put an Otter Box type case (40-50 bucks more) on it and know matter how responsible I'd never hand a kid one without it.
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Iaaaiws
09-30-2012 at 04:47 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:47 PM.
I felt bad for not taking this thread seriously so I wanted to make an effort to make up for my first suggestion. This time I think I have found the perfect tablet to keep a kid quiet on long car trips.











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09-30-2012 at 04:49 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:49 PM.
Quote from charierenea :
Honestly I was actually thinking about getting him a paper tablet. Have you ever seen the Jimmy Kimmel videos of the children getting the bad xmas presents and their parents filming them?

I could just picture it...."but you said you wanted a tablet... so I got you a tablet" lol. I don't think I could film him though...
Like this?



She said she wanted an ipad! laugh out loud


I say get the one Aggie posted. That's really good for the price. Personally, I wouldn't invest too much for a kid that age when it comes to electronics. Just in case something happened. Smilie
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09-30-2012 at 04:51 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:51 PM.
Quote from boatload32359 :
I read you have a Kindle. I have an 8 year-old and she loves her kindle fire.

This one-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...Q/ref=fs_2

She loads it with apps for her fav games, ebooks, and music. I use it to surf and check email.
She has an Ipod but it collects dust since she got her Fire.
Amazon movies, streaming or download and view later, are free for prime members, so I canceled my netflix acct.

We put an Otter Box type case (40-50 bucks more) on it and know matter how responsible I'd never hand a kid one without it.
I have one of those. I love it. I let my kid play angry birds on it every once in a while. I personally wouldn't buy him his own though, but if that's what you want to do, the Fire would be a good one.
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Iaaaiws
09-30-2012 at 04:59 PM.
09-30-2012 at 04:59 PM.
Quote from UncleJace :
My thoughts exactly.

Watched a review on youtube and it does seem pretty solid. How is this not a front page deal @ $60?
I watched one pretty good review on youtube but that one had 1GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage compared to the one in the link which is 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage.
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