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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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AggieMom
11-07-2012 at 01:52 PM.
11-07-2012 at 01:52 PM.
Whee I'm hanging on to my hope!
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UncleJase
11-07-2012 at 01:55 PM.
11-07-2012 at 01:55 PM.
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Whee I'm hanging on to my hope!
You have to admit that it does seem real shady. I will wait 3 more weeks and if I don't have a tracking # on Nov 20 I will cancel.
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AggieMom
11-07-2012 at 02:02 PM.
11-07-2012 at 02:02 PM.
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You have to admit that it does seem real shady. I will wait 3 more weeks and if I don't have a tracking # on Nov 20 I will cancel.
It does seem shady, but it also smacks of new business growing pains. That being said, if anyone has a shot at one of these things it's the first wave of orders. After that, I hold out no hope of ever utilizing the replacement guarantee. laugh out loud
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UncleJase
11-19-2012 at 01:05 PM.
11-19-2012 at 01:05 PM.
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Our order has been received. Shipment will begin shortly!

From their facebook page.
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AggieMom
11-19-2012 at 03:53 PM.
11-19-2012 at 03:53 PM.
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From their facebook page.
Did you see this?

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I just got off the phone with them, I have a mid 800 order number, a mid 900's order number and a mid 1600's order number. From prior orders this batch will start around 450 or so, I was told my 850ish number should ship the 20th or 21st, the 950ish will almost certainly be the 21st and the 1650ish will likely be Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. But we are closing in. As soon as I get one of my tracking numbers I'll update and ask anyone else to do the same.
Based on that, mine are shipping tomorrow! Whee
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UncleJase
11-19-2012 at 03:55 PM.
11-19-2012 at 03:55 PM.
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Did you see this?



Based on that, mine are shipping tomorrow! Whee
I did not see that. Thanks.
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Iaaaiws
11-21-2012 at 10:40 AM.
11-21-2012 at 10:40 AM.
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Based on that, mine are shipping tomorrow! Whee
How's that working out for you?
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Bareborn
11-21-2012 at 11:26 AM.
11-21-2012 at 11:26 AM.
Wow the OP is a complete moron. Lets get a tablet for our 9yo! What a tard-o
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AggieMom
11-21-2012 at 11:49 AM.
11-21-2012 at 11:49 AM.
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How's that working out for you?
Sadwalk Not so great so far. There's always the option for a chargeback, but I'm hopeful!
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augustina
11-21-2012 at 01:13 PM.
11-21-2012 at 01:13 PM.
My nephew got a kindle fire when he was 9. 10 now. He enjoys it. It is easy to use, you can watch movies on it. Have the amazon app store where they have a lot of free apps. Netflix, hulu, you can watch on these with no problem..as long as you pay for the service. They have an excellent return on the kindle fire if something happens..just make sure you buy the warranty. Amazon.com

Matrix One 7, I googled it and it doesn't have good reviews. sounded like a good price, but on the other hand, you get what you pay for.
I hope your husband has a speedy recovery.

I am an old granny, but I believe that every child should grow up with the technology that is growing with them. It is a computer world. School books are read online, pictures stored online, school test taken online, etc. If you see something that you think looks good, google and research it before you buy.
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11-21-2012 at 11:01 PM.
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AggieMom
11-22-2012 at 07:30 AM.
11-22-2012 at 07:30 AM.
I'm out. Newegg has this for $60 with 2 day shipping. Same specs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6858683006 (or close enough - my kids just want to play Minecraft and Angry Birds, so we're good!)

Chargeback time!
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UncleJase
11-23-2012 at 11:45 AM.
11-23-2012 at 11:45 AM.
Quote from AggieMom :
I'm out. Newegg has this for $60 with 2 day shipping. Same specs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6858683006 (or close enough - my kids just want to play Minecraft and Angry Birds, so we're good!)

Chargeback time!
Yeah, I got out as well. Did they take down their facebook page? LMAO
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11-23-2012 at 01:07 PM.
11-23-2012 at 01:07 PM.
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Yeah, I got out as well. Did they take down their facebook page? LMAO
Looks like it. Crazy I applied for the refund from Google this morning. Hopefully it comes through quickly! Sounds like it was 24 hrs for folks who asked for it yesterday.
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UncleJase
11-23-2012 at 01:27 PM.
11-23-2012 at 01:27 PM.
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Looks like it. Crazy I applied for the refund from Google this morning. Hopefully it comes through quickly! Sounds like it was 24 hrs for folks who asked for it yesterday.
This is the first time ever that I have been caught up in a scam. laugh out loud Sadwalk
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