Looking for program/tablet for daughter: Any thoughts?
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I'm doing the same thing. I am thinking along the same lines as you. My concern now is that her laptop is a bit antiquated...hope we don't end up buying another laptop to make it all work smoothly.
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Windows store has a pretty good selection of apps. For example, my recent favourite is 6tag (instagram client). I usually find whatever I need, and the tile UI is nice. Fyi, I'm also Ipad user so I can compare :)
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Original Galaxy Tab is too slow of a processor and very little ram. At best you can run one basic application at a time. Try Google Books, might have better success with that.
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I bought my daughter a DS when she turned 4, and she is now 6 1/2 and has just started playing it a bit more. I thought about the Leappad for her, but since she doesn't play her DS much, I will probably opt out or load up a netbook with educational games for her. She loves cameras and taking videos though, and I thought it would be good for that. Do you guys have anything else you can suggest for a 6 1/2 year old who can work my smartphone better than I can? It should be able to take pictures, videos, be sturdy, and offer educational games geared at older children. She is in the first grade, but is reading at a third grade level. I bought my daughter a DS when she turned 4, and she is now 6 1/2 and has just started playing it a bit more. I thought about the Leappad for her, but since she doesn't play her DS much, I will probably opt out or load up a netbook with educational games for her. She loves cameras and taking videos though, and I thought it would be good for that. Do you guys have anything else you can suggest for a 6 1/2 year old who can work my smartphone better than I can? It should be able to take pictures, videos, be sturdy, and offer educational games geared at older children. She is in the first... » Read More I bought my daughter a DS when she turned 4, and she is now 6 1/2 and has just started playing it a bit more. I thought about the Leappad for her, but since she doesn't play her DS much, I will probably opt out or load up a netbook with educational games for her. She loves cameras and taking videos though, and I thought it would be good for that. Do you guys have anything else you can suggest for a 6 1/2 year old who can work my smartphone better than I can? It should be able to take pictures, videos, be sturdy, and offer educational games geared at older children. She is in the first grade, but is reading at a third grade level. « Show Less
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Yes, we have been enjoying this tablet. My daughter enjoys downloading games on it.
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This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we ALL love that! We also just added a piano lesson app which she's addicted to! Have fun :) This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we... » Read More This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we ALL love that! We also just added a piano lesson app which she's addicted to! Have fun :) « Show Less
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So long as your child is respectful of electronics I don't see why not. Like anything, abused hard enough and it could break. My only recommendation is that you do not save the password to your Google play account or wifi to the tablet so you have control over what gets downloaded and their Internet access.
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Thanks for the reply. I had read somewhere that not all android based apps would be available. I know there will be a Borders app. I am still trying to decide between a Kindle 3 and this tablet.
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There are many games pre-loaded on the tablet. The tablet has software compatible is adjustable to almost any age group.
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There are a TON of games for free! That's all I downloaded on my daughters tablet. Fun, educational ones!
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No - it's an older tablet with an older version of Android. Some programs are a little buggy and dont work very well. Your dad would be better served with an Ipad or more refined android tablet like a samsung. This is a good cheap tablet but there are a lot of compromises which are too much for someone who isn't technically inclined.
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No. We just purchased this for our then 6 year-old and imagine we will upgrade in the next year or 2. I'm not terribly impressed by it, but it would be a great first- tablet for a child.
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I'm not really sure of the educational software available for Android (the operating system of the tablet), but I'll presume its pretty good and getting better. Like all android software, so of it is free, some of it you have to pay for (most are probably $10.00 and much under). The major problem is that you have to manage the childs use, and set it up so that they can't get into trouble (going to bad websites, etc). If there is nobody to set it and and check on the child, I would probably recommend one of the tablets that is meant for children or that can be locked down for a child's (the nook & kindle, the leapfrog, etc). Will cost more in the end, but you won't have to worry. I'm not really sure of the educational software available for Android (the operating system of the tablet), but I'll presume its pretty good and getting better. Like all android software, so of it is free, some of it you have to pay for (most are probably $10.00 and much under). The major problem is that you have to manage the childs use, and set it up so that they can't get into trouble (going to bad websites, etc). If there is nobody to set it and and check on the child, I would probably recommend one of the tablets that is meant for children or that can be locked down for a child's (the... » Read More I'm not really sure of the educational software available for Android (the operating system of the tablet), but I'll presume its pretty good and getting better. Like all android software, so of it is free, some of it you have to pay for (most are probably $10.00 and much under). The major problem is that you have to manage the childs use, and set it up so that they can't get into trouble (going to bad websites, etc). If there is nobody to set it and and check on the child, I would probably recommend one of the tablets that is meant for children or that can be locked down for a child's (the nook & kindle, the leapfrog, etc). Will cost more in the end, but you won't have to worry. « Show Less
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My daughter turned 3 in December right after i purchased this. She was able to color and also snap pics of us. I guess it just depends on how well your child uses a touch screen phone. Before i decided to purchase a tablet... this one and an android, my baby was using my phone for games, puzzles and learning
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This would be fine but the Mac will have problems eventually. Whether its no sound, to the white wall of death (I suggest you google that so you have a better understanding of that issue). Also your daughter doesn't need Microsoft Office Try to download Open Office it does the exact same thing minus the fancy slides that MSO will have. Its the most pragmatic approach if you don't want to spend a lot of extra money on Microsoft office. Also the Surface Pro 3 is as capable as a laptop minus the weight if you want to spend money on an actual working product.
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Thanks for the suggestion! Since I didn't get my first ipod touch until age 46, I think 8 is a little too young. I also am not happy with unrestricted internet access for an 8-year-old. But I do appreciate the suggestion.
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yes, the tablet app is listed in the amazon store. Not sure how well it runs.