After discussing this with my wife again this morning and sharing all your ideas. She came up with an option sort of based on Shadyriley.
We should get the iPod Touch for him. When the iPad 3 gets released, I buy it for myself and let him use/have my iPad 1. It's a win-win for everyone then.
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I don't know if you've already paid for stuff yet, but I would _not_ hand-down your iPad 1. By the time the iPad 3 is available, the iPad 1 will be fairly long in the tooth. I too have an iPad 1 and am waiting for an iPad 3 before I upgrade (at this point in time, might as well, right?), but my iPad 1 is already feeling a bit sluggish.
More importantly, the iPad 1 does NOT have any cameras, which I think for a kid will be about the hugest deal you can imagine. Being able to use Photobooth or any of the undoubtedly upcoming AR (augmented reality) programs could be a big deal. Presumably, you're not letting them use Facebook or social networking yet, but at some point, they will be, and the camera will be the primary way they post pictures. And heaven forbid that they are the only one among their friends with an iOS device that can't do FaceTime! Imagine the shame!
Anyway, food for thought. In terms of value, I would also pick the ipad2. For one thing, it's a fresher device. The iPod Touch was expected to get a refresh this fall alongside the new iPhones, but it didn't. It's still rocking last year's tech. The iPad 2 remains the flagship of the iOS line, in terms of power.
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I think the iPad 1 is a great choice if necessary. Or they could just actually go learn how to play a real instrument. The iPad should be used to augment certain learning learning not replace the real thing like learning an instrument.
Plus it also depends on how spoiled they are already. They may just throw it around after a few weeks. Kids are a tricky bunch.
I don't know if you've already paid for stuff yet, but I would _not_ hand-down your iPad 1. By the time the iPad 3 is available, the iPad 1 will be fairly long in the tooth. I too have an iPad 1 and am waiting for an iPad 3 before I upgrade (at this point in time, might as well, right?), but my iPad 1 is already feeling a bit sluggish.
More importantly, the iPad 1 does NOT have any cameras, which I think for a kid will be about the hugest deal you can imagine. Being able to use Photobooth or any of the undoubtedly upcoming AR (augmented reality) programs could be a big deal. Presumably, you're not letting them use Facebook or social networking yet, but at some point, they will be, and the camera will be the primary way they post pictures. And heaven forbid that they are the only one among their friends with an iOS device that can't do FaceTime! Imagine the shame!
Anyway, food for thought. In terms of value, I would also pick the ipad2. For one thing, it's a fresher device. The iPod Touch was expected to get a refresh this fall alongside the new iPhones, but it didn't. It's still rocking last year's tech. The iPad 2 remains the flagship of the iOS line, in terms of power.
i'm going to slightly disagree here the ipad 1 was a hand me down to my kids & they love it. they don't know the difference with the lack of cameras. I think the ipad 1 is still very capable in serving the needs of children. still sooooo many great apps out there for them to play and learn with.
Thanks! We'll take these comments into consideration.
He takes great care of his possessions. He is an avid musician and owns both an Alto Sax and a full sized digital piano. Although his room can be a mess most of the time, his "expensive" stuff is always in great shape.
I think the iPad is the better choice, but my wife feels the iPod is better and less obnoxious. :shrug:
I'd say go with the iPad as well and skip the Touch.
Both my kids have an iPad and they take very good care of them.
My kids are 5 & 6 and have an iPad each for about 1yr now.
I responded with an update that we decided on getting our 10 year old the iPad 2 and our 8 eight year old an iPod Touch..
You know. I work hard for my money and they way I want to spend it is my decision. My kids are not totally spoiled (yes, they do have a bunch of material items). They know how to respect things AND people. They are the ones who go out of their way to help other kids who are getting picked on or bullied at school. How many 8 and 10 year olds do you know that would go against the grain like that?
As far as music goes, this will augment and not be a learning tool. My son plays piano and alto sax. He is also at the point where he is considering trying to teach himself guitar. Having taken piano lessons, he understands the concept of chords and it should be an easy transition. He has already taken songs he has learned on the piano and translated them to sax. Additionally, he has been asked to be in one of his friend's father's bands so they can dabble more into Bruce Springsteen. I did not feel that was a good idea even though they don't play clubs or bars.
I guess your post just offended me because I feel my kids are good and not some spoiled snot with no respect for anything. There are enough of those kids around...
Many people disagree about technology for children but its that day and age where technology is king so why not expose kids to it, they will be using it throughout their lives.
I did not see anyone address this following point explicitly:
Young Folk nowadays are all about texting each other and doing things on the fly. A portable device that they can communicate with is a vital component of this lifestyle. Without such a device, they are left out of certain spontaneous activities and dialog in their peer group.
Thanks! We'll take these comments into consideration.
He takes great care of his possessions. He is an avid musician and owns both an Alto Sax and a full sized digital piano. Although his room can be a mess most of the time, his "expensive" stuff is always in great shape.
I think the iPad is the better choice, but my wife feels the iPod is better and less obnoxious. :shrug:
Actually it's a birthday/Christmas present and it's really her only gift, but she's ok with it.
I think an ipad is a little much for a 10 year old. We bought my daughter a 32 gb ipod for her birthday this year. We will probably get her a nook tablet for xmas.
they're five and six and have iPads?
I think an ipad is a little much for a 10 year old. We bought my daughter a 32 gb ipod for her birthday this year. We will probably get her a nook tablet for xmas.