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Old 24-12-2011, 13:41
totalwise
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I was about to buy the leapfrog tablet for my newphew but then I read that it requires 4x AA batteries which is just archaic IMO, compared to how far we've come in rechagable battery technology for tablets and laptops.

I would like to get a devicew which is super easy to use and great educational wyse.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations here.. don't really care about getting it for christmas day. any time in the next 2 weeks is fine.
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Old 24-12-2011, 14:37
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4 AAs sounds great to be honest. Buy 8 rechargeables, job done. Never have to worry about forgetting the charger on holiday, you can pick up AAs anywhere in the world.


edit: the way this is worded suggests that you can just charge them in the tablet. sounds good to me

http://www.tabletpcexpert.co.uk/gadg...ablet-juniors/
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Old 24-12-2011, 15:49
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Yes, totally crazy it uses AA batteries

It's designed for kids and they don't want to have to wait for it to charge now and again - they will just want to use it so I think the AA batteries is a good idea.

If you want rechargeable just get a charger and some batteries and always have some ready to go for him.
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Old 24-12-2011, 17:51
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If you are talking about the leappad tablet, I had a look at it last week for somebody and tbh, I wouldn't bother. You are better off with a 7" android tablet like the archos.
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Old 24-12-2011, 18:40
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That's what I figured. Kids play with anything but its still best to have something you can grow with.
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Old 28-12-2011, 12:35
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We got a Playbase for our baby. It's a ruggedised Android tablet.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/k...-for-the-kids/
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Old 28-12-2011, 14:07
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I bought an Innotab for my son, it's probably good for a child up to 4 years old but older than that no, same with the Leappad imo. My son looked at it for a few minutes then put it down. I should have known really as he uses my iPad all the time; I'll give him my old one when I upgrade.
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