We continue the topic of discussing mobile devices for children. This time we'll talk about whether a child needs to buy a tablet and what to look for when choosing a gadget.
Does the child need a tablet? I think so. You can't raise a child by shielding them from the Internet, pretending that the virtual world does not exist. It will not work to make a child special if others are watching videos on YouTube, and he is not. Children will no longer be playing hide and seek all day long. Humble yourself. Do I need to limit the time spent with an electronic gadget? Certainly! He should have other interests and activities besides the Internet – sports, study, walks, friends, etc. This is why parents are needed, who will make up the daily routine for him. At the same time, one cannot go to the extreme and paint the day every minute.
All the best for children
I urge you not to skimp on buying a tablet. For children, it is a tool that opens a window to the endless world of technology, so it is important that this happens in comfort. No one will buy uncomfortable shoes for a child if there is a more expensive model of money and does not rub the leg. Of course, a mobile device cannot be equated in importance with shoes, but it is such little things as constantly freezing games that affect a child's character.
Eldar Murtazin has already talked about choosing a phone for schoolchildren, so we will not touch on this topic. I will repeat the thesis from the previous material – a child needs a personal tablet. If you are not constrained in funds, then the most suitable option for a 'children's' tablet is iPad. In iOS it is possible to customize the system for a child: limit the list of available applications, usage time, etc. But not everyone wants and can buy an expensive device, so we will consider the main criteria Android – tablets .
Screen
They interact with the tablet only through the screen, so you can't save on this. It's not about color accuracy or black depth. The main thing is to reduce eye strain, I recommend buying a device with a large diagonal, at least 7 inches, and with HD (7 ″) or Full HD resolution (10 ″) – this is ideal. There is an opportunity to buy a gadget with a higher resolution – take it, it won't get any worse.
When buying a tablet, check for an oleophobic coating. Young children do not always wash their hands before playing; as a result, the gadget is covered with a bunch of prints and dirt, which interferes with normal control. Also note the responsiveness of the digitizer (sensor layer).
Performance
It's not worth chasing new and flagship processors. Often, children are limited to watching YouTube videos and arcade games. It is better to pay attention to the amount of internal memory – at least 16 GB. Otherwise, the child's complaints about the inability to download the next game cannot be avoided. Support for microSD memory cards will definitely not be superfluous.
Rest
The tablet should be sturdy. According to the observations of the children of friends and relatives, I can say that the children are distinguished by careful use: the gadget hits, beats, shakes, falls. The harshest operating conditions. In this regard, I recommend getting a cover, large, preferably rubber, to cushion falls. It's even better if the case has a stand – a film or protective glass on the front panel will not be superfluous.
You should not rely on cameras with high quality, in the range of up to 25 thousand rubles it is difficult to find something worthy. For video calls this is enough, but no more. Battery capacity does not matter either, if the tablet is bought for use at home – buy a longer cable. Better pay attention to the quality and volume of the speaker.
Recommendations
The study of the assortment of Russian retailers showed that the tablet market is going through a difficult time. The choice is small, the prices are amazing. But I found one that works best for us – Xiaomi Mi Pad (first generation). This is an 8-inch tablet with a display resolution of 2048×1536, a plastic case, the current Tegra K1 processor and 2 GB of RAM – everything we need. It is officially sold in many major hardware and mobile device stores.
The price is 10 thousand rubles. But you have to tinker with setting up a tablet for children. How to do it – read here.
If you don't want to torment yourself with setting up your device, I recommend paying attention to Samsung tablets. They are noticeably more expensive, but they have a well-implemented children's mode. You can learn more about it from the video:
Conclusion
The above recommendations may seem trivial and obvious. But many, for some reason, when buying a tablet for a child are guided by the principle “the bigger the screen, the better”, but choose a device with a low-quality display. So these tips are not superfluous.
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