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iPad mini Kid broke his Mini screen; options?
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don't remember exactly, but yeah, probably. those were the ones without the speakers right? both my son and daughter had one.
For me the issue is more about the iPad taking the place of the parent. Not that I am accusing you of doing this. But when our kids are zoned out in front of the TV or the iPad the need to engage them is removed. I hate those TV's in the back of cars too. Just talk to your kids for 10 minutes as you drive to wherever instead of putting Spongebob Squarepants in there face.
I completely agree with you 100% on that. The iPad can easily be overused and it does require a balance but that's probably an entirely different topic altogether.
I second a previous poster's rec that the OP check whether the credit card he/she used to purchase the iPad Mini offers Purchase Protection for accidental damage in the first 60 or 90 days. I was able to utilize this form of "insurance" when I dropped my iPhone 5 just 2 weeks after buying it. AmEx Insurance paid for my new replacement. And, Apple offered me AppleCare for the replacement at only $50 instead of the normal $100, so I'm covered on the new one as well.
He's six, he's your stepson, it's a $329 + tax device. What made you think he was responsible enough? Lol.
Check this case out. Got really good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Kays-Case-Kid...357074751&sr=8-1&keywords=iPad+mini+kids+case
http://www.amazon.com/Kays-Case-Kid...357074751&sr=8-1&keywords=iPad+mini+kids+case
Just call apple and add applecare plus and then head to the store.
Apple sells the warranty to cover just such occurrences. I doubt they care about you buying it after the damage (within the 30 days), or they would 100% prevent you from doing it. Since they dont stop you I say its perfectly permissible.
Just your luck its in the first 30 days.
So Apple's webpage is inaccurate? It says very specifically that they must inspect it first. If that isn't the case, why would it be there? Do you have specific evidence to the contrary, or are you pulling your assertion out of the air?
it seems that parent these days dont play with their kids anymore.
They just gave an ipod touch or Ipad to their 6 years old so that they could have more time doing their own stuff.
They just gave an ipod touch or Ipad to their 6 years old so that they could have more time doing their own stuff.
Otter box on a mini are you kidding me ?! You buy it because its slim !!!!! Why make it thicker than an iPad 4. Sure if I'm getting it for a little kid then okay ill get one but for us young adult who know how to take care of anything I always just go for a non visible screen protector and the smallest slim case available
Stupid comment. There's actually educational things kids can do with the iPad... Including read! Why does that mean parents aren't interacting with their kids?
My experience comes from actually doing it. No need to be angry. Try it. Whats the worst thing that could happen.
I suggest you go get your head fixed for convinceing yourself a 6 year old could be responsible
Is there a reason to be rude?
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GL on Repair OP, next time just remember to use a protective case.
The Apple iPad as stated by many people is a great tool for educational purposes - you have to be naive to think a 6 yr old is not going to break it though as even as a responsible adult it still happens.
Yes, but there isn't a need to throw a personal attack on someone and tell them to get their head fixed however, theres a pilot way and a rude way to say things. I guess it is just up to you. However this is not my issue, so I dont really care to debate. However you have a nice day!
Did you buy the Mini with an AMEX card? If you did then you are covered for 90 days on accidental damage. If you didn't then I would recommend all future tech purchases you use the AMEX or preload one of their cash cards for the additional year of warranty and 90 days accidental damage.
Stupid indeed, my nephew works with kids pre-K to 3rd grade and his 4-year-olds use iPads to learn to form letters and numbers by "writing" over the image with their fingers. Spend 10 minutes in a room with his kids and you'll be amazed.
Consarnit! When I was a kid we didn't have no fancy "Eye"Pads! We had to walk uphill bothways in the snow just to use an old rusty chalkboard. Barefoot! And once we got there our parents spent 12 hours a day teaching us right from wrong and "interacting" with us.
If we were good they'd buy us a used sock. Then if we were good the next year we'd get the other!
Kids these days I tells ya...
Take it to Apple. They will let you know your options. Then either case it up or keep crossing your fingers. Some people can afford it, and the iPad is an AWESOME tool for everything, learning and interacting included... And porn, but hopefully you block that...
If we were good they'd buy us a used sock. Then if we were good the next year we'd get the other!
Kids these days I tells ya...
Take it to Apple. They will let you know your options. Then either case it up or keep crossing your fingers. Some people can afford it, and the iPad is an AWESOME tool for everything, learning and interacting included... And porn, but hopefully you block that...
So what you're really saying is that both kids and adults could break it just the same. Interesting.... So what's your point again?