Tablet advice

[JoyfulMom]

I have a 12 y/o special needs son. He loves my iPad, but I'm thinking of getting him his own tablet. Are there any suggestions as to what kind besides iPad?

[Kiara.I]

Well, android tablets typically provide equivalent functionality for cheaper. You can get *much* cheaper ones, but they may have less processing power.

I'm not sure what's good right now. I did most of my research about 2 years ago, and of course the tablet market changes SO fast that it's all useless to you. ;)

[ValiantJoy07]

I really like the kindle fire, I have had mine for 3 years (the last year it has been used mostly for reading or for the kids entertainment on the go ) and it is still ticking and it has taken a beating. I also have the dell venue 32GB I believe. It has been fantastic, and can be connected to a keyboard like the windows surface.

I am waiting for my new kindle fire HDX to arrive- DH is adopting my dell and I am going back to kindle. I love the interface and Amazon has been fantastic with customer support. I am hoping the keyboard has been improved though.

I think your best bet is to type in "tablet" on Amazon and sift through the reviews.

[Llee]

For special needs, I'd go with iPad right now. There are more programs released through there, at this moment. But that's expected to change.

[JoyfulMom]

He is used to an iPad, but it really isn't in the budget. This will be his Christmas present.

[Llee]

You can do a layaway at Wal-Mart or K-Mart or look on CL or your local Facebook garage sale site. I've been surprised at how many are for sale each fall. And this year they released a new one, so the previous generation should be cheaper.