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Want to buy a laptop and tablet for my kids!

andrewthomas2008
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Hi All
I want to buy a Google Nexus 2012 16GB and the Asus x551cs-sx29h 15.6" laptop for my 2 children for Xmas aged 7 and 8.
I was worried about the 1 GB of RAM not being enough for the tablet, can anyone tell me if this tablet would be a good buy or any other tablets of a similar price range of £150.
Can anyone give me some advice on a durable protective cases as they damaged the screen on the last cheap tablet I bought for them.
Also could you guys let me know if the laptop will be a good buy or any alternatives for £280 or less (preferably a lot less :rotfl:)
Thank you very much in advance guys.
All advice received is very much appreciated!
Regards
Andrew
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Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section.
I want to buy a Google Nexus 2012 16GB and the Asus x551cs-sx29h 15.6" laptop for my 2 children for Xmas aged 7 and 8.
I was worried about the 1 GB of RAM not being enough for the tablet, can anyone tell me if this tablet would be a good buy or any other tablets of a similar price range of £150.
Can anyone give me some advice on a durable protective cases as they damaged the screen on the last cheap tablet I bought for them.
Also could you guys let me know if the laptop will be a good buy or any alternatives for £280 or less (preferably a lot less :rotfl:)
Thank you very much in advance guys.
All advice received is very much appreciated!
Regards
Andrew
P.S.
Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section.
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Lucky Kids!
When I was a kid all I got was an orange and a block of wood!
Have a mooch around John Lewis as you should get good advice and a free 2 year (at least) warranty.
Don't go to Currys as they will just try and fleece you as much as possible on 'extras' you wont need.0 -
andrewthomas2008 wrote: »Hi All
I want to buy a Google Nexus 2012 16GB and the Asus x551cs-sx29h 15.6" laptop for my 2 children for Xmas aged 7 and 8.
I was worried about the 1 GB of RAM not being enough for the tablet, can anyone tell me if this tablet would be a good buy or any other tablets of a similar price range of £150.
Can anyone give me some advice on a durable protective cases as they damaged the screen on the last cheap tablet I bought for them.
Also could you guys let me know if the laptop will be a good buy or any alternatives for £280 or less (preferably a lot less :rotfl:)
Thank you very much in advance guys.
All advice received is very much appreciated!
Regards
Andrew
P.S.
Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section.
I have had the 2012 nexus since it's release and have never found the ram to be a problem. I use it at home mostly for reading, games and face book. But have also used it on occasion at work for making notes whilst out and about.
I have this case, which has proved to be sturdy and is only now showing the signs of daily use.
As for laptops, I expect someone will be along shortly to advise.Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow..
Bookworm's Thread 2019 reading Challenge total :- 1/600 -
1GB RAM for Android is OK.
I don't think there is branded tablet with 2 GB RAM inside your price bracket
the only tablet I could think of is
http://www.ebuyer.com/524795-sumvision-cyclone-voyager-2-tablet-pc-cycvoy279
Laptop - CPU is the lowest of the current gen of intel. Argos has a deal today on Asus S400 for £300. 14" Touch screen with intel i30
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