• TV
  • MOVIES
  • MUSIC
  • SHOWBIZ
  • SOAPS
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • FORUMS
  • Follow
    • Follow
    • facebook
    • twitter
    • google+
    • instagram
    • youtube
Hearst Corporation
  • TV
  • MOVIES
  • MUSIC
  • SHOWBIZ
  • SOAPS
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • FORUMS
Forums
  • Register
  • Login
  • Forums
  • Gadgets
  • Tablets and e-Readers
New tablet for grandchildren
NoFussNoFrills
03-10-2013
Hi, I have, along with my daughter, been looking to find out which tablet would be best value, for 2 children for Christmas.

The main criteria is 1) obviously value 2) sound quality, 3) ease of use. Ages are 7 & 11. Both love youtube, movies, games, music. My daughter and I both have iPads which they love, but 2 of those or even 2 mini iPads work out expensive, when you factor in everything x two.

I was eagerly awaiting the tesco hudL but seems, sound is rather tinny. The price though was great.

Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
alan1302
03-10-2013
I would not expect the sound quality to be great of any tablet really - I'd take a look at a Nexus 7
Philip Wales
03-10-2013
The Nexus 7 or the new version nexus 7 2013 model would be great, my only concern with going Android is the fact that you and your daughter my have favourite apps the kids like on the iPads, but aren't on the Play Store, I'd check first before making a choice.
NoFussNoFrills
03-10-2013
Originally Posted by alan1302:
“I would not expect the sound quality to be great of any tablet really - I'd take a look at a Nexus 7”

Thank you nexus 7 needs a google I think.

Originally Posted by Philip Wales:
“The Nexus 7 or the new version nexus 7 2013 model would be great, my only concern with going Android is the fact that you and your daughter my have favourite apps the kids like on the iPads, but aren't on the Play Store, I'd check first before making a choice.”

They seem to like temple run, talking tom -arghh lol. Skype with their friends. Youtube a lot.
Philip Wales
03-10-2013
^^^Should be ok then
burton07
03-10-2013
I bought the Acer Iconia B1 for my granddaughter. She likes it and it was under £100. We had an issue with it when the touch screen failed but I sent it back to Acer and they repaired and returned it within 72 hours free of charge.

Having said that, the KIndle Fire is good value at the moment. I have the Fire HD and I love it.
dont_be_hasty
03-10-2013
How about one of the Nook tablets from Barnes & Noble.

http://uk.nook.com/buy

My sister has the Nook HD+ 9inch tablet. It seems to be a good tablet for the money.

Another suggestion would be the kindle Fire tablets.
NoFussNoFrills
03-10-2013
Originally Posted by burton07:
“I bought the Acer Iconia B1 for my granddaughter. She likes it and it was under £100. We had an issue with it when the touch screen failed but I sent it back to Acer and they repaired and returned it within 72 hours free of charge.

Having said that, the KIndle Fire is good value at the moment. I have the Fire HD and I love it.”

Thanks will take a look

Originally Posted by dont_be_hasty:
“How about one of the Nook tablets from Barnes & Noble.

http://uk.nook.com/buy

My sister has the Nook HD+ 9inch tablet. It seems to be a good tablet for the money.

Another suggestion would be the kindle Fire tablets.”

Will look at all- thanks for suggestions
VIEW DESKTOP SITE TOP

JOIN US HERE

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Hearst Corporation

Hearst Corporation

DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK

© 2015 Hearst Magazines UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 72 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9EP. Registered in England 112955. All rights reserved.

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Complaints
  • Site Map