Best Tablet for kids (5yr)

[earwig999]

We are looking for a tablet for our son who will be 5 in Feb. Like his mum he is a bit clumsy so want something quite sturdy, but also functional.

I've seen a Nabi2 which has really good specs - http://www.smythstoys.com/internet-...0ee90f670bf8&gclid=CJm9hLOy4rQCFXDLtAod91oAPA

Display:7-inch, Capacitive, Multi-Touch Display, 1024 x 600 Resolution
CPU:NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 1.3Ghz, Super 4-PLUS-1™ Quad Core with 5th Battery Saver Core
Storage:8 GB, Expandable via MicroSD (Up to 32 GB); Plus 2 GB FREE Cloud Storage
Memory: 1GB RAM
Camera: 2MP Front Facing Camera 720p Video
Battery:3,850 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Size & Weight: (with Drop-Safe Bumper)
Width: 8.69 Inches (220.8 mm)
Height: 6.05 Inches (153.7 mm)
Depth: 1.14 Inches (29.08 mm)
Weight: 1.31 Pounds (596 g)
OS: Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Network: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 3.0
Input / Output: Micro USB 2.0 Port, Mini HDMI, MicroSD Compatible Cartridge Slot, 3.5 mm Standard Audio Jack, Built-In Microphone
Audio + Video Format: Audio: MP3, AAC
Video: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

Only thing is reading on it I don't think it currently has access to GooglePlay only the Amazon App store.

 

[Mick]

We are looking for a tablet for our son who will be 5 in Feb. Like his mum he is a bit clumsy so want something quite sturdy, but also functional.

I've seen a Nabi2 which has really good specs - Nabi 2 Kids Tablet - Smyths Toys

Display:7-inch, Capacitive, Multi-Touch Display, 1024 x 600 Resolution
CPU:NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 1.3Ghz, Super 4-PLUS-1™ Quad Core with 5th Battery Saver Core
Storage:8 GB, Expandable via MicroSD (Up to 32 GB); Plus 2 GB FREE Cloud Storage
Memory: 1GB RAM
Camera: 2MP Front Facing Camera 720p Video
Battery:3,850 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Size & Weight: (with Drop-Safe Bumper)
Width: 8.69 Inches (220.8 mm)
Height: 6.05 Inches (153.7 mm)
Depth: 1.14 Inches (29.08 mm)
Weight: 1.31 Pounds (596 g)
OS: Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Network: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 3.0
Input / Output: Micro USB 2.0 Port, Mini HDMI, MicroSD Compatible Cartridge Slot, 3.5 mm Standard Audio Jack, Built-In Microphone
Audio + Video Format: Audio: MP3, AAC
Video: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

Only thing is reading on it I don't think it currently has access to GooglePlay only the Amazon App store.

Looks very interesting mate

Looks built for kids that is for sure, which at 5 (my youngest is 6) would be perfect as they can be a little rough with things (my Ipad as an example!!!)

Seems also like the app store is for kids app's only which has to be a bonus if this is for your little boy

Mick

 

[earwig999]

Looks very interesting mate

Looks built for kids that is for sure, which at 5 (my youngest is 6) would be perfect as they can be a little rough with things (my Ipad as an example!!!)

Seems also like the app store is for kids app's only which has to be a bonus if this is for your little boy

Mick

Thanks Mick, it has great reviews, but it is the most expensive at about £150, but if it works well and doesn't hang/freeze/reset/crash then it must be worth it.

He uses my iPhone and the iPad to play games but the phone is a bit small and the iPad is a bit too sensitive.

 

[havelln]

I got my 5yr old for Xmas a scroll pocket 4.3" has ics 4.0 capacitive touch very sturdy and only costs £50 from novatech
Runs everything fine has google play and is already rooted


Dimensions 113mm x 76mm x 12mm
Operating System Android 4.0
Box Contents Tablet PC
Power Adaptor
USB Cable
On-The-Go Cable
Earphones
Manual.
Hardware
Processor Boxchip A13 Cortex A8 1GHz
Display 4.3“ 480 x 272 Capacitive Multi-touch Screen
Memory 512MB DDR3 RAM
Internal Memory 4GB Memory Built-in, Micro SD Card Expandable Up to 32GB
Camera Back Facing 0.3 Megapixel
Battery 1500 mAh Li-Polymer Rechargeable Battery
Headphones 3.5mm Earphone Jack
Speakers Built-In
Connectivity
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
USB Port Mini USB x1
Power 5V DC
Multimedia
Video Support AVI, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4, MKV, MP4
E-Book Support PDF, EPUB, MOBI

 

[MH]

It was the scroll we got for ours, we got the essential 2 at £65


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[Oily]

I bought two of these for my kids,albeit a bit older.I think they fit the bill perfectly,cheapish at £80,access to Google Play etc.My kids haven't put them down since Christmas
Sumvision Cyclone Voyager Tablet PC - Tablets | Ebuyer.com

 

[CaptainCretin]

I recommend either Ritalin or Lithium; either should calm them down enough to read a good book.

 

[MH]

The question you need to ask yourself, can you get updates for those unbranded tabs? If not you are left with a paperweight in 12 months time.


NOT sent from my PC/Laptop.

 

[oneman]

As much as I hate to say but I would put in the extra cash and get the nexus 7. Everything 'just works' and you don't have to worry about future upgrades. Its also reasonably well built.

 

[dee1979]

^^^^^^ what oneman says...
The nexus 7 is an excellent tablet, & you will get updates as soon as they are ready (not having to wait months for them)...

 

[havelln]

^^^^^^ what oneman says...
The nexus 7 is an excellent tablet, & you will get updates as soon as they are ready (not having to wait months for them)...

It is but a 5yr won't need that I'd say get them a cheep one and if they look after it when they a little older and cheep one is outdated get a nexus 7 or similar