Tablet-like device for child

Discussion in 'Computer Science & Culture' started by Jennifer Murphy, Dec 14, 2014.

  1. Jennifer Murphy Registered Senior Member

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    Last Christmas, I got my grandson (then 4) a little hand held talking dictionary. He just loves it. He takes with him everywhere.

    This year, I'd like to get him something a little more versatile. Is there some type of tablet-like device that will allow his dad to download games and educational apps, but doesn't allow him to get to the Internet. Ideally it would have good battery like (6-8 hours) and a charger, be fairly rugged, and have a touch screen.

    I did a search for "tablets for kids" and came up with quite a few choices. Most of them are more or less full-function tablets and get very mixed reviews (poor battery life, slow, unreliable, etc.).

    I would appreciate any suggestions.

    PS: I'd prefer something around $100-$150, but would be willing to go higher if it was a really good device for a child.
     
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  3. Varda The Bug Lady Valued Senior Member

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    Amazon has a special deal for kids on kindle fire or something. It's $160, includes a kid proof case, and it comes with a no questions asked warranty for 2 years. You grandson can leave it out in the rain or stomp on it, and they will replace it.
    It's a real tablet, too, not a toy, so he can install any kindle app, use it to read books, watch movies in it, etc.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LO..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2003300922&pf_rd_i=mobile
     
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