Happy Thursday, Nerds! In a little over a week, the Black Friday insanity will begin. For tech lovers, however, it’s the following Monday that matters. The Monday after Thanksgiving is known as Cyber Monday. That means that many of you (myself included) will be on-line, buying all sorts of gadgets for your friends and family. Now, if you’ve got a Dad who’s been asking for a Kindle–that’s not such a tough decision. Got a teen who’s craving an Apple watch? Go for it.
When it comes to tech, however, one of the most difficult groups to buy for is…kids. There are a few reasons for this:
- Ease of Use For Kids. Is the device easy enough to navigate that your little guy or girl can figure out how to use it?
- Ease of Use For Parents. Are you able to restrict them from accessing certain content and getting a premature education?
- Affordable Apps. Will stocking your kids’ device with games and books break the bank?
- Durability. If Little Bobby drops the device down your stairs, will it shatter to pieces or be just fine?
Tablets Can Be Tricky
I’ve gotta be honest with you. When I first started spotting little kids with tablets, I thought, No way! I’ll never buy one of those for my kids. How wrong I was! There are some wonderful games and educational tools available on so many of the devices out there. Plus, tablets are easier for kids to hold and interact with.
There are so many tablets that are out there and so many posts available on the absolute best tablets for everyone, that it’s sometimes confusing and difficult to make the best choice. I thought I’d give you the low-down on three specific tablets that we’ve tried here at The Nerd Garden.
There are newer models on the market, however, the general layout and operating systems are the same. Plus, I wanted to give you a hands on demo of each and we’ve got them right here in the garden!
Kindle HD 6″
An affordable price point makes this tablet appealing to buyers, but its cumbersome parental controls are more of a pain than a relief.
Leap Pad Epic
Cute, durable, and geared for kids–just as long as they can read.
iPad
Finally, we have the iPad. Although it’s not specifically geared for kids, it gets points for a small learning curve.
Our Take
Here’s our take on all three. We’re sticking with our used iPad for the kids for now. Here’s our breakdown of the three. Remember, even though we’re featuring older models, the criticism we had for each device, still applies. Remember, when searching for tablets for your kids, don’t be afraid go refurbished.
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