Is a MacBook Air, 2010, should I buy?

[JustAnExpat]

Hello

I have a son, he's 4, and I'm thinking about getting him a used MacBook Air. The only applications are Microsoft Word, and Safari to watch YouTube Videos and websites like Scholstic. I'm thinking a MacBook Air 2010 with 4GB of Ram would be powerful enough to last for about 3 years.

What do you think? The latest security patches doesn't matter because there's nothing confidential, and if it's a little slow it's ok as well.

I hope this is in the right place to post this question

 

[lambertjohn]

Get him an iPad. Only way to go at that age. Tons of educational apps/games available and easy to use. Portable too. My three-year-old loves hers! Recommended by her pre-school as well.

 

[chrfr]

Hello

I have a son, he's 4, and I'm thinking about getting him a used MacBook Air. The only applications are Microsoft Word, and Safari to watch YouTube Videos and websites like Scholstic. I'm thinking a MacBook Air 2010 with 4GB of Ram would be powerful enough to last for about 3 years.

What do you think? The latest security patches doesn't matter because there's nothing confidential, and if it's a little slow it's ok as well.

I hope this is in the right place to post this question

I strongly agree with the post above that an iPad would be, by far, preferable.

 

[retta283]

The 2010 MBA was pretty underpowered, so I would not recommend it now.

 

[scupking]

Go with an iPad or the 8 inch Amazon tablet for kids.

 

[tranceking26]

I'd also pick an iPad.

 

[JustAnExpat]

Get him an iPad. Only way to go at that age. Tons of educational apps/games available and easy to use. Portable too. My three-year-old loves hers! Recommended by her pre-school as well.

I've been researching the applications/games, and I'm not seeing too many listed. Plus, which iPad do you recommend? My budget is about $150