Godchild wants an iPad for Christmas

Vestiapx · 01-10-2021 10:22pm #1

Hi all

My sister in law has asked me to source an iPad for my god daughter for Christmas and I'm an android person so help please.

10 inch size

400 euros budget (I assume reconditioned or second hand )

Looks like it's new so Inna box with buds etc (I can buy seperate if needed)

What model am I looking for ?

brav · 01-10-2021 10:33pm

If you have a budget of 400 then get the latest new entry one:

https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-10-2

ps: if you are looking for more god child’s then I’ll happily be one

Zhane · 01-10-2021 10:40pm

Yep, can’t go wrong with the entry iPad. Fantastic piece of kit for the price.

Vestiapx · 01-10-2021 10:50pm

That's great guys I didn't realise you could get a new one for my budget

@brav sorry Applications are closed but we will keep your details on file and if a position becomes available we will contact you

topnotch · 01-10-2021 10:51pm

Get a fairly robust case for it or it wont last long.

Vestiapx · 01-10-2021 10:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117965603#Comment_117965603

Thanks, she is 8 do you have any recommendations

touts · 01-10-2021 10:55pm

Get one now. I suspect there will be a serious shortage of electronic goods this Christmas. Apparently there are already shortages for the new iPhone. The iPad may well be ok but if you know already what she wants I would get it now just in case.

Vestiapx · 01-10-2021 10:57pm

Yup that's the plan ☺️

pad199207 · 02-10-2021 8:12am

Definitely get the order in for the entry ipad now :)

bren2002 · 02-10-2021 8:31am

I caution against this, 64gb is very small storage if the child wants to have games on it.

If it's just for Netflix and Zoom etc then 64gb is fine, but a few games will quickly fill that machine.

Vestiapx · 02-10-2021 1:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966245#Comment_117966245

Ok, the 256 is too dear so what the best 400 euro option ?

bren2002 · 02-10-2021 4:18pm

https://www.did.ie/products/apple-ipad-102-128gb-wifi-tablet-space-grey-myld2ba

You probably need to spend a bit more

Cyclingtourist · 02-10-2021 4:33pm

God kids are so demanding nowadays. Get her a Cindy doll instead.

Hibernicis · 02-10-2021 4:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117965614#Comment_117965614

You're very generous. I've bought a number of iPads for my nephew over the years (it's with him everywhere he goes) and each time kitted it out with an Otterbox (Defender or ReqQ). These are expensive and a little bit clumsy but the upside is that he has never damaged one. A thought: as this is a separate item, is there anybody else in the picture who could buy that as a separate present ?

bren2002 · 02-10-2021 4:54pm

I realise we're in an apple forum, but are you married to an iPad?

Often times ipad is used when in fact it's just a tablet that's needed.

There are Android options that could be a better fit.

dudley72 · 02-10-2021 5:05pm

Go with iPad I have wasted hundred on android ones and the kids end up not using them. Mate bought the Amazon ones as well and same

i bought the 2018 model off a refurbishment site, it’s cheaper than new but just bought the “like new” ones, kids won’t notice once it’s in a carry case anyway. I have an old iPad mini and IPad something from 2014 and they still work, the mini won’t let YouTube install anymore but runs Netflix etc

dudley72 · 02-10-2021 5:07pm

You need to remember, you need to spend serious money on a case, both my iPad mentioned above have screen smashed, kids are hard on them and even at 8 they will drop. Plus a set of head phones so they can listen in car while parents are not having to get ears blasted off

Vestiapx · 02-10-2021 5:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117967967#Comment_117967967

I'm an android user but in this case it needs t be apple 🍏

Vestiapx · 02-10-2021 5:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117967856#Comment_117967856

I don't mind this situation but I do feel that Santa should bring a quite modest pressie so that the kids whose family has loads of children and modest income won't be feeling that they get less from Santa than other kids.

iPad is handier for the parents to monitor as they use apple products so they can link accounts and permissions.

Vestiapx · 02-10-2021 5:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117967809#Comment_117967809

Nope 400 is enough, someone can get a decent case for her. What about a refurbished from Apple or second hand ?

bren2002 · 02-10-2021 5:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117968012#Comment_117968012

The Amazon ones are only good if you side load the Play Store onto them.

I agree though they tend to last 2or 3 years whereas the iPad is still useful 5+ years later.

dudley72 · 02-10-2021 5:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117968066#Comment_117968066

just going on feedback from friends, I’m an Apple person with Mac/iPhone/iPad etc so maybe it rubs off onto kids but we have had numerous android tablets and they would walk past them and pick up the iPad with the cracked screen every time

ablelocks · 03-10-2021 4:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117968053#Comment_117968053

I would go refurbished from Apple.

Slight possibility of black friday deal too if you can wait - although I can't rem if / what offers there were from Apple last year

Vestiapx · 03-10-2021 11:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117971137#Comment_117971137

Which model ?

Godchild wants an iPad for Christmas

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