Apple is still the king here and likely will be for a long time. Another thing to keep in mind if you're considering getting the Kindle Fire for any child is the fact that there are no parental controls on these devices. By contrast, Apple does a great job making parental controls very easy to use for all iOS devices as well as its Mac computers.
So here's what I recommend. How about buying your son an iPod Touch instead of the iPad? Now, I realize the iPod Touch is not a tablet and the screen size is much smaller than the iPad's screen. But your son will be able to play all the games he likes to play on your iPhone on this device. Also, because it's an iOS device, you will be able to use those parental controls to make sure he isn't racking up lots of charges on your credit card.
And you can also restrict what types of games and what types of Web sites he has access to from his device. For more on this, check out this previous Ask Maggie. There's a good chance your son may still be a bit disappointed that he didn't get exactly what he wanted for Christmas. And I know that's heartbreaking for a parent. We all want to give our kids everything their hearts desire, especially for the holidays.
And in the gadget bonanza that we live in today, kids want the latest and greatest in technology as much as many adults. But it's also important to teach children the value of things we buy.
I know others would disagree with me. Perhaps, you can encourage your son to save his allowance to buy himself an iPad, and you can contribute some cash in lieu of a birthday present. If you do decide to go with the iPod Touch over the Kindle Fire or iPad, you're likely to find some really good deals this weekend. Apple is offering some Black Friday deals online. And there are other sites and retailers also offering good deals on iPod Touches.
For more information on Black Friday deals, check out this CNET story that offers suggestions for the best sites to bookmark for deal. This deal includes a full one year warranty. And since Apple offers this everyday, you don't need to worry about fighting the Black Friday crowds. Dear Maggie, I think it would be fun to get a gaming console for my family for Christmas.
I want something with motion-sensing technology so that even grandma can get in on the action. The only problem is that I am not sure which one to get. A whole new world has opened up to me. I travel and waiting in airports, lines, etc. As a senior, I need to keep my mind active and this does the trick.
The bonus is I am learning to play a variety of Solitaire games versus the one game I knew. Do you play games on your Kindle? Comment below and let us know. Michael Kozlowski Editor in Chief Michael Kozlowski has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past twelve years.
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