Tablet for daughter $300 cap (after taxes)

[DVA]

So I was thinking of getting my daughter a tablet since we travel often enough that I feel for her when she gets bored on the road trips. 

she currently uses my wife's old phone at home via wifi but it so horrendously slow...she doesn't feel it because she's a child and is just happy it works. But I won't let my daughter use an ancient brick. 

 

Anyway, I've capped my search at $300 post taxes. 

I was looking at the iPad, this year's model for $249.99. On the other hand I was looking at the Samsung Tablet A (2019) at $229.99. I figure Apple is extremely user friendly and might be easiest to use, but I do like the thought of Android's customizable UI as well as more apps that can be downloaded. 

 

Primary uses: Will have internet service added to be able to take it on the go. Games such as My Little Pony downloads, pretty much any little kid game, Pokemon GO, Netflix, E-Reading.

 

That being said, not a lot of power in the hardware is needed, but I also don't want this thing to turn into a brick in 2 years time. I prefer my electronics to last at least 3-4 years before upgrading. 

 

so does anyone have any suggestions on anything better or their opinion between the two I listed?

[Nena Trinity]

Probably want LTE capability if shes gonna do Pokemon GO.. OwO?

[dizmo]

I'd probably go with the iPad, though if you're looking for one with cellular connectivity it puts it solidly out of you price range. Unless you're looking used?

[DVA]

9 minutes ago, Nena360 said:

Probably want LTE capability if shes gonna do Pokemon GO.. OwO?

oh yeah true lol. Any suggestions? 

6 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I'd probably go with the iPad, though if you're looking for one with cellular connectivity it puts it solidly out of you price range. Unless you're looking used?

I'd be fine with used if I'm honest. Any suggestions? I may go above budget if needed. She does play Pokemon Go with me sometimes when we just want to go for a walk. 

[dizmo]

10 minutes ago, DVA said:

I'd be fine with used if I'm honest. Any suggestions? I may go above budget if needed. She does play Pokemon Go with me sometimes when we just want to go for a walk. 

How old is she? A tablet gets to be a real PITA to carry around after a while. It's why I stopped using them.

If she's fine with a larger phone, maybe consider just picking up a Mi Max 3. They're quite cheap, should have enough screen space, and if you check the bands should have the internet connectivity covered as well.

[DVA]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

How old is she? A tablet gets to be a real PITA to carry around after a while. It's why I stopped using them.

If she's fine with a larger phone, maybe consider just picking up a Mi Max 3. They're quite cheap, should have enough screen space, and if you check the bands should have the internet connectivity covered as well.

Thanks. I will consider that. I may also just look into slightly older phones (S8, iPhone 8, etc)

She is 7. So perhaps a phone would be best rather than a tablet just from the size perspective alone. 

[Nena Trinity]

Is a Huawei tab a option?

[dizmo]

9 hours ago, DVA said:

Thanks. I will consider that. I may also just look into slightly older phones (S8, iPhone 8, etc)

She is 7. So perhaps a phone would be best rather than a tablet just from the size perspective alone. 

Yeah, tablets are huge and pretty awkward.

I think S8's would end up being more expensive. 6S Plus's are decently cheap, though.

[Radioactive Snowman]

Definitely the iPad, it'll last longer and they're much easier to use (considering she is 7 I am assuming that is a factor). If you want something smaller I'd recommend an iPhone 6/6s plus, 7 plus for longer lifespan if budget permits. 5.5 inch screen might be more manageable than a 9.7 and its still a phone so it has extra utility

[Darkseth]

i say too: Take the iPad. even if it's 350-380 or something (due to LTE connectivity. Only the LTE iPad comes wth GPS included. Wifi model has no GPS).

(In the next weeks, a new iPad 2019 could come out, there have been rumors already. And apple certified them already)

 

It is worth it.

 

Literaly EVERY singel Android Option that's cheaper than the iPad 2018, it will have significantly lower performance, and will be outdated very soon.

iPad is easier to use, much better optimized, way more and better Apps (that actually look and work good on a Tablet, and aren't just "blown up smartphone Apps".

And yea, much longer updates, much longer "useable", more stable performance over the years.

 

And that even before considering it getting the very very interesting iPadOS in 2-3 months.

 

base iPad does have a better Value overall than every Android tablet, sadly

[DVA]

6 hours ago, Darkseth said:

i say too: Take the iPad. even if it's 350-380 or something (due to LTE connectivity. Only the LTE iPad comes wth GPS included. Wifi model has no GPS).

(In the next weeks, a new iPad 2019 could come out, there have been rumors already. And apple certified them already)

 

It is worth it.

 

Literaly EVERY singel Android Option that's cheaper than the iPad 2018, it will have significantly lower performance, and will be outdated very soon.

iPad is easier to use, much better optimized, way more and better Apps (that actually look and work good on a Tablet, and aren't just "blown up smartphone Apps".

And yea, much longer updates, much longer "useable", more stable performance over the years.

 

And that even before considering it getting the very very interesting iPadOS in 2-3 months.

 

base iPad does have a better Value overall than every Android tablet, sadly

You know, I'll see what's going on for Amazon day! Surely they'll have some great deals, even on a last year model!

[41keems]

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-WiFi-Space-Model/dp/B07BTS2KWK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ipad&qid=1563026116&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1