And As I said... I have a kid. She couldn't tell until they were side by side playing the same exact same media.
It doesn't matter to kids ultimately... She happily goes back to her iPad 2 with 100% less complaints than the children on this forum.
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And As I said... I have a kid. She couldn't tell until they were side by side playing the same exact same media.
It doesn't matter to kids ultimately... She happily goes back to her iPad 2 with 100% less complaints than the children on this forum.
I think it really depends on your needs. If your going to be mostly listening to music I'd go with the touch as its more portable. If you want to read books, or browse the web go with the mini.
If its for a 10 year old I might have to go with the touch as it's easier to bring to school and on the school bus.
If its for a 10 year old I might have to go with the touch as it's easier to bring to school and on the school bus.
Don't most go with a smartphone nowadays? Not sure if they are allowed but they are easily hidden.
Maybe he get both the mini and iPod touch. He would have till Jan 24th to return either one at Best Buy.
10 year olds shouldn't have iPads or smartphones. It's what's wrong with kids and society nowadays, IMO.
Get the kid a pair of rollerblades instead.
Get the kid a pair of rollerblades instead.
So what, kids are too good to walk?
Back in my day we'd spend hours playing stick and rock.
Rollerblade outside in fresh air, at a park. Go out and play is the POINT.
Vs. having your face stuffed in an iPad at home.
We are not talking about you, are we?
I completely agree. I grew up in the hood and was outside as soon as my homework was done until the lights came on. During the summer I was only inside to eat.
However, I live in the midwest so there are plenty of rainy days and winters are rough. On those days I played Atari. My kids play Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Temple Run, etc etc. And they both play math games.
I am sure there are parents out there who don't put time limits on their children with electronics, but mine do.
Not to mention, most of their current pictures are digital, currently on their iPads.
And instead of 45 records and cassette tapes, their music will also be on their minis, currently on their ipods.
Kids having iPads/iPods/Cell Phones isn't as one-dimensional as many make it out to be.
I think an iPod touch would be better. Easier for him to slip it in his pocket but also easier to lose since it's more mobile. Kids have small(er) hands so the iPod touch is good enough. He might want to use it to listen to music while out and an iPad mini is too big for that.
I agree - also don't forget that the Touch is an awesome little camera and your 10-year old will love using it for that
For a 10 year old...iPod Touch. Much much harder to damage it and easier to carry around. The hard to damage it part is the key tho...
I'm not making assumptions that the child won't do both.
I personally think that a 10 year old should not have an iPad. It's a personal opinion. I think it's too early for that kind of stuff, but that's just me. We all have our styles and opinions.
Of course you did.
This implies an either or situation, rather than an iPad and play outside.
Stay on topic. No one cares about your personal opinion unless you're answering the question.
About the screen on the iPod touch 5G. During the keynote last year Phill Schiller said that it had the exact same screen as in the iPhone 5.
While the iPhone maybe too small for an adult to read, the iPod touch maybe the right size for a 10 year olds hands. An iPad mini in a 10 year olds hands maybe akin to a full size iPad in an adults hands.