kids tablet

1daisy1

Please help, my son (6) is asking for a 'tablet' for Christmas, he has mentioned a Kurio, at this stage I should mention I have no idea what to look for and my husband has just asked would we be better getting them an android tablet
e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/CAPACITIVE-10-1-4GB-Android-Tablet/dp/B005PDRILG/ref=sr_1_9?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1344722952&sr=1-9

As I am clueless I am concerned about a regular tablet and parental controls can be added etc...

Any advice to a parent who will have to purchase 2 of these for Christmas and can't afford to get it wrong.

Kurio
(http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9084436/Trail/searchtext%3EKURIO.htm)

I have also looked at Easypix Easypad junior
http://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/computers/tablets/easypix-junior.html

and Archos Childpad
http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/12650302/art/archos/childpad-internet-tablet.html

AlmightyCushion

I wouldn't touch that Kurio, a few quid extra would get you a 16GB Nexus 7. No comparison.

1daisy1

My biggest concern is the suitability for kids, also the fact that it is for kids, I don't want to spend a fortune as it may well be broken in a week.

Torqay

This sounds good, but it is not available in Europe... yet.

1daisy1

had looked at that one, but could not find it for sale here.

Torqay

1daisy1 wrote: »

had looked at that one, but could not find it for sale here.

135 days 'til Christmas.

RUCKING FETARD

Torqay wrote: »

135 days 'til Christmas.

Ohhhh, you didn't!!

NegativeCreep

"The elves don't know how to make tablets."

Seriously, he's far too young. Why does he have to get it just because he's asking for it? When I was 6 i was happy with my vtech "laptop." it's madness what kids get for Christmas these days!

1daisy1

Negative Creep, thank you for reply, he wants an Iphone and ipod, trust me he doesn't get all he wants, these days he gets very little.

However Santa is bringing a tablet, I am just looking for advice on a 'child tablet' or 'android tablet' as I have very little knowledge on all things IT.

I need to start to looking for it now, I cannot afford to pay out for all together in December, I try to buy from now to Christmas, it works for me.

Torqay

IMO, the Nabi seems to be worth waiting for. Tegra 3, ICS, bumper protective case and lots of preinstalled games and books for kids, priced under 200 dollar... sounds pretty good to me.

1daisy1

Thanks, I think your right, a 'kids tablet' is probably best for them.

TheBazman

I picked up a Sumvision Astro 7 for 90 gbp. Does the job as you can put play store games and drag and drop films and music.