Tablet other than iPad

debtdawg

Can anyone recommend a tablet that would be ok for children to use that doesn't have the iPad price tag? It just needs to be able to access the same type of game apps etc.

mummyroysof3

My children have a kindle fire but as it uses the amazon App Store which isn't that great that may not suit. Personally. Love my iPad but its not for everyone. Someone on another thread on similar subject linked to a nexus I think that was a good price

Jamie_Carter

There are loads to choose from at quite low prices. Have a look here: http://www.tesco.com/direct/technology-gaming/tablets-ipads/cat19060004.list?catId=4294840521+4294958782&sortBy=3

debtdawg

How do I know if I can access the same apps etc? Sorry for the dumb question, my friend's children have iPads and mine had a go on one and loved it, but I can't afford to spend that sort of money on one. They would just want it to play games and stuff on.

Tigsteroonie

Apps for the iPad come from the Apple online store (not sure what it's called) and only run on iOS.

Other tablets are generally Android-based and the apps come from Google Play store.

Many apps are available in both versions, but you might find your children annoyed if their friends are playing a game that is only available for the iPad and not Android. Just a warning!

debtdawg

Ahh I see! Thanks for clearing that up. There are so many tablets though, how do I know what's a good one? Is it easy for them to watch films on? How come the iPads are so darned expensive compared to the android ones?!

Tyler_Du

debtdawg wrote: »

Ahh I see! Thanks for clearing that up. There are so many tablets though, how do I know what's a good one? Is it easy for them to watch films on? How come the iPads are so darned expensive compared to the android ones?!

That's a bit like asking why a Ferrari is so expensive compared to a Skoda.

I would say consider the Nexus 7 android tablet.

Tigsteroonie

debtdawg wrote: »

Ahh I see! Thanks for clearing that up. There are so many tablets though, how do I know what's a good one? Is it easy for them to watch films on? How come the iPads are so darned expensive compared to the android ones?!

For the same reason why iPhones are far more expensive than Android phones ... because Apple have caught onto a good thing and will mug people for as much money as they can No doubt an Apple fan will be along shortly to defend the company and extol the virtues of their closed shop operating system :cool:

What's a good tablet? It would be worth asking that specific question in the Techie Stuff forum, which has some good respondents who can advise you on what kind of spec is worth having/what not, and might be able to point you towards current offers.

Jamie_Carter

debtdawg wrote: »

Ahh I see! Thanks for clearing that up. There are so many tablets though, how do I know what's a good one? Is it easy for them to watch films on? How come the iPads are so darned expensive compared to the android ones?!

The best thing to do is to actually visit a store and ask. And there should also be display models that you can try out. My son homes straight in on them in our local Tesco Extra.

boatman

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/ipad-tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/asus-google-nexus-7-tablet-16-gb-15648510-pdt.html

Nexus 7 for £150, its down in price because the new version was announced today, nothing wrong with the old one though. As you say, there are loads but this is the best of the bunch..

Nile

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Nile