So, what is a parent to do? I created a list of pros and cons. My 10 yr old, is mature for his age and enjoys reading and playing games. I decide to get him an iPad Mini for $329 - both the iPad and the mini allow parents to set restrictions on which apps can be used and what type of content can be interacted with. One down and one to go - should I spend $329 for another mini or is my 7 yr old too young. The thought of that disappointed look on Christmas day flashed in my head - Santa couldn't disappoint. I went back to my list of pros and cons -- My geek colleagues told me the Nexus 7 was the way to go --- and I must admit that the specs and price are great. But my concern was less about screen quality and processor speed --- I wanted to be able to protect my little one.
I narrowed my product choices down to the Nook and Kindle Fire. Since I purchase everything on Amazon - the Kindle Fire was the frontrunner , their Parental controls and Freetime Unlimited sealed the deal. Plus the $159 price was very good, and better yet I received special offers, which reduced the price by $29.99. This deal was so good - I purchased a second Kindle Fire for my mother-in-law.
All told, I have purchased 3 tablets and I wonder if this is the national average.
Other links:
http://mediamixmaster.blogspot.com/2012/01/where-are-99-tablets.html
http://mediamixmaster.blogspot.com/2012/10/kupa-ultranote-windows-8-tablet.html
http://mediamixmaster.blogspot.com/2012/10/ipad-mini-oct-23rd.html
http://mediamixmaster.blogspot.com/2012/09/youll-probably-get-tablet-for-christmas.html
I am going to purchase the Nexus in the next few weeks; I've heard that it's superior to the iPad.
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