Android Tablet for Kids

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Hi All,

Just wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations for a good tablet running android with Wifi for a budget of €100. Its for a kids Christmas present.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

advertsfox

In all honestly, don't go for any one the cheap chinese tablets because they don't receive regular updates and the software / firmware is usually poorly done.

My advice, get the 1st gen Nexus 7 - going very cheap now since the 2nd gen is out but it's a brilliant tablet and perfect for Christmas presents. I know they don't hit your budget exactly but if you look around, you will get them quiet cheap.

EDIT: Two left in stock, £145 which is €170 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Nexus-Tablet-Android-Jellybean/dp/B009Z2Q0H6/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2985T5U68AV6K

Gatling

How old is the child first ,
What are you looking for them to use it for ,
Games ,
Internet
Videos

elvis jones

I'd be in the same position for my little 3 yr old who has taken my ipad !!!

She would just play basic apps and watch films in the car when we are going on long drives.

No internet needed only wifi to get apps on the play store !

C.O.Y.B.I.B

I got an Ainol Nova7 Crystal from HongKongGeek. Was $119 inc shipping , about €75 . My daughters 5 and loves it . Battery life is brilliant , easy 4-5 hrs movie watching and it is fast enough for anything she needs it for.

Moonbeam

I would suggest a Nexus 7 too. I have a Motorola XOom it is old now but brilliant and the kids use it more then I do (4 and 2)

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advertsfox wrote: »

In all honestly, don't go for any one the cheap chinese tablets because they don't receive regular updates and the software / firmware is usually poorly done.

My advice, get the 1st gen Nexus 7 - going very cheap now since the 2nd gen is out but it's a brilliant tablet and perfect for Christmas presents. I know they don't hit your budget exactly but if you look around, you will get them quiet cheap.

EDIT: Two left in stock, £145 which is €170 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Nexus-Tablet-Android-Jellybean/dp/B009Z2Q0H6/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2985T5U68AV6K

Thanks - looks good, but the budget was €100 - Food for thought though!

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Gatling wrote: »

How old is the child first ,
What are you looking for them to use it for ,
Games ,
Internet
Videos

Hi,

Twins - Aged 5 - boy and girl - They'd probably need all above.

chrislad

Xtravison have these. Not sure if they are any good, it's up to you to do the research!!

http://www.xtra-vision.ie/electronics/tablets/versus-touchtab-7v-no-layout-updates.html

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chrislad wrote: »

Xtravison have these. Not sure if they are any good, it's up to you to do the research!!

http://www.xtra-vision.ie/electronics/tablets/versus-touchtab-7v-no-layout-updates.html

Thanks for the link!

poitinstill

also have ainol novocrystal 2 .. my 4.5 yr old loves it for coloring apps and watching cartoons. talking cats . join the dotts ..etcetc.. 75 to the door or less. longer batt time than she is allowed play on it. not a show stopper if it gets broken by accident...they do happen kids a lot.

cocoman

poitinstill wrote: »

also have ainol novocrystal 2 .. my 4.5 yr old loves it for coloring apps and watching cartoons. talking cats . join the dotts ..etcetc.. 75 to the door or less. longer batt time than she is allowed play on it. not a show stopper if it gets broken by accident...they do happen kids a lot.

Where was that from?

IRCA

sticker wrote: »

Thanks for the link!

The 7" Versus for €99 is a great little unit - got one to replace a bricked AllWinner from focalprice - same tablet is €109 in Currys/PcWorld

Can't go wrong with it - and it has a reset button!!!

Pique

If you could find a second-hand HP Touchpad, it would be perfect.

Gatling

The Asus blue doesn't look too bad for 150e
Very similar to the new nexus 7

poitinstill

got the ainol off hongkongeek.com.. you can eamil/ live chat them to ask for recommendations then google for reviews.

Cantona's Collars

Somebody posted that Heatons have tablets for €49.99 other than that I've no info on them.

I started a thread in BA that DID have 10" tablets for €129.99 and they are pretty good.