Nook color, ipod touch or full tablet for 8 year old?
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My review- http://www.amazon.com/review/R6WLFVY9YHKYI/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1400532655&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag= Id say theres better value to be found. If the difference in price between this and the nexus 7 is significant, there other options to consider. The price vs performance ratio on this product, however is fairly poor. One other aspect to consider is software availability. Although android 's application market is rapidly growing, apple' s is still superior. The iPad mini is something to consider, or as you said, the iPod touch. You also mentioned the tablet's hackability. From someone who has hacked this tablet, let me be the first (hardly) to say that the device is extremely limited on B&N firmware(in available software and features) , and on Cyanogenmod, slow as heck. Your best bet is to look for an android mp3 or tablet which runs near pure (as opposed to custom) android. Good luck, and happy almost birthday to your son! Galaxy Player- http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-YP-GI1CB-XAA-4-2-Inch-Galaxy/dp/B007SRNPPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356569891&sr=8-1&keywords=Samsung+galaxy+player+4.2 Nexus 7 from Google (my favorite from this selection) - https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb iPad Mini- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00746W3HG iPod Touch 4th gen- http://www.amazon.com/Apple-touch-Black-Generation-CURRENT/dp/B0097BEF0O/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1356570179&sr=1-7&keywords=ipod+touch+5th+generation
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Any 9.7 or 10 inch tablet will work. The only problem with this product is the plastic corner posts that hold the tablet, breaks too easily.
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Hello, the nook is very easy but I do not know how it compares to a Nabi tablet.
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I canceled my pre-order on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and decided to get the newest iPod touch 32GB. You can't really compare a tablet to a smart MP3 player. Each has strengths and weaknesses as far as portability, capability, and performance. When it came to choosing between the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and the 5th gen iPod touch, I picked the iPod because of its software, portability, picture taking/video recording capability, and it's capability. The only reason I considered the Fire HD was because of its large screen size, which would come in handy for video watching and internet browsing. I don't see how people say Apple is dying with Steve Jobs. The iPhone 5 and 5th gen iPod touch are the best device in their history, and they were born after Steve Jobs passed away.
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Any apple or android device will work with this. Those devices will provide a good interactive interface, kids will love it!
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Try an ipod touch. As crazy as it sounds there is a ton of educational aps that you can get for the device that are majority free are cost only 99 cents. There is a website called utech tips just google it with educational aps and it will list at least 50 aps free to 4.99. It even catagorizes them for you. If you think about it you are shelling out the same amount as much buying a comparable gaming system. Plus she gets the ability to store music, pictures, and movies as well. Hope this helps
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i want to buy an ipod touch or a nook. I can't decide because i really want a good, big ereader, without destroying my eyes. on the flip side, i want to listen to music, and i like to play games on the ipod....i just don't want to spend my money on something ill regret, cause i've worked hard for the money. So please help me guys.....thanks!
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If your asking about dragon touch, if its any good, not all that great. I would just get the kindle 8gb. That's what I plan to do.
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I like the Innotab 2 because it's pretty much like an iPad for kids. You can get games according to their age. It's very convenient.
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That depends on how many apps/music/videos/pictures that your kids load. I think if my son had a 16G instead of 8G on his older 4th generation ipod we probably wouldn't have chosen to upgrade. He had LOTS of apps, and his 8G got too slow. If a camera is important to your kids, you will pay a lot more for a 5th gen - the 4th gen have cameras on every memory configuration but the 5th gen only on the 32G, which is pricey.
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The Nook Color can take a 32GB memory card so this should work just fine in it.
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I got rid of my Nook. Get a Kindle, you will be a lot happier. Nooks are junk.
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Cathie,I agree. My daughter owns a Kindle and I have an iPod touch with the Kindle app. I truly hope they will continue to offer that app for the iPad. Yes, I agree that the Kindle is a perfect e-reader and the backlighting in the iPad will strain the eyes, however, it will offer so much for those that want an all-in-one device. I'm still going to hold out until fall or winter of next year. If the app IS available for the iPad, I will definitely consider purchasing it. Love, love, love to Amazon and the Kindle will always be there.
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OKAY! Thanks. We're due to receive it on Wednesday so I'll know in a couple days. I just need to get my kid off my phone, wanting to play apps all the time. So, I hope it'll at least be good for that. It would be cheaper than the leappad systems/tablets if so!
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Nook Simple Touch has micro SD card slot, supporting up to 32GB. I am using 8GB and find it more than enough for all books and comics i need.
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Yes, I allowed my 2-year-old daughter to use it for reading books and coloring. It's a simple tablet and easy to navigate. If allowing a small child to use it, I would disconnect the wifi as my daughter loves to shop in the app store ;)
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If your main use is reading (in school), a cheaper alternative would be either the Kindle or Nook E-Ink reader which would only cost $100. I just purchased a Nook Simple Touch ($99 & about 8 ounces) which has a battery life of two months before recharging. It allows sideloading of your own books, has a MicroSD slot, and allows purchase of books as well as software updates using Wi-Fi. Nook Tablet & Kindle Fire have much shorter battery life but are crystal clear color screens, allow video, email, web browsing, games, weigh close to a pound, and cost $200-$249.