Your child wants a tablet for games and school work. What’s the best deal out there in the marketplace?
There’s a full-featured tablet called the Asus MeMO Pad that holds costs down, so if your child breaks it or loses it, it won’t hurt your wallet as much. MeMOs were selling for $89, but they’ve been moving so well that the cheapest in the marketplace I’ve seen recently is $99. Look for any price point somewhere around $100 for this 7-inch tablet.
At around $100, the MeMO offers more versatility, a big screen and a lot of free games. Among the manufacturer’s advertised specs on this budget tablet:
- 7-inch HD tablet with a wide-view angle IPS display for stunning visuals
- Rear 5MP and front 1.2MP dual cameras to capture the moments
- Dual stereo speakers with Sonicmaster Technology for incredible sound.
- Ultra light, it weighs only 302g.
- Up to 10 hours of battery life to make it through your day.
Meanwhile, you’ll probably see a slew of marketing this season for kid-oriented tablets that let parents control use with timers, restrictive browsing and other features. These can be great for parents of younger kids who want to make sure they don’t stumble on unsuitable content.
But don’t spend a lot of money on these things because it’s not long before a kid outgrows a kid-only tablet. They’re typically geared to those 6 and younger. When your child graduates to a real tablet, I’d recommend you buy a used iPad if you’re in the Apple orbit, or a tablet like the Asus MeMO if you’re an Android person.
Consumer expert Clark Howard's column appears here each Thursday in conjunction with Deal Spotter, a weekly print section in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Find more answers to your consumer questions at Clark's website.
-- Clark Howard -- Save More, Spend Less, Avoid Rip-offs -- for the Atlanta Bargain Hunter blog
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