Which tablet for videos and games?

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Hi. Head is spinning with all the options for tablets. It's the first tablet in the house, but it's going to be my 8 year old son's..primarily. He was thinking iPad as that's all he knows by way of tablet. I'm not too keen - they are expensive and it could get broken quite easily, you can't play movies on them without buying through iTunes, I'm not a fan of Apple stuff as they really don't allow you to do much, and the specs you can get on non-premium tablets are great and way cheaper.

So I was thinking maybe an Android device is my the bet. Still loads of apps from the Store, cheaper and way more selection options.

I'm also thinking of seeing if he'd like to get into some programming, he's shown a fair bit of interest in tech generally.

So, looking at Amazon, I see some quadcore tablets with micro SD slots, bluetooth, 10inch screens for about 100 euro. I want to avoid the temptation to go really cheap. Can anyone recommend a brand that is a good solid build quality, decent battery, reliable (robust?) tablet that you can get a custom case for? I'll continue to research myself, but I cant help but feel feedback here will help me avoid making some silly newbie mistakes. Thanks for reading.

projectgtr

whats your budget? is 10 inch the screen size your after?

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Thanks for the reply. Yes, in or around 10 inch. Considering the iPad Air 16GB is about 480, I was thinking I should get something really good for 250 to 300, but happy to pay a lot less! I don't like buying junk though!!

MRTULES

Just chipped in on a nexus 7 (2012 model) 160 wueo in Argos for a communion present. By all accounts a very decent bit of kit. Looking forward to getting my hands on it too. Don't know if you'll find much better at that price range although I have heard the memo pad is OK too.

bumper234

Nexus 7 all the way, will play movies or games without the slightest lag and the screen quality (imo) is 2nd to none.

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Thanks lads for the response. Just reserved one now on Argus, including a half price stand/cover. Really appreciate the help!

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How about this for a 10 inch one...http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1436075/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780850%7CiPad+and+tablets%7C24662256.htm

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This is the latest top of the list one for me: http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1375576/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/Trail/searchtext%3ETABLET.htm