Kids are device-hungry nuts these days. Seriously, WTF happened to Sesame Street and a book before bedtime? But we digress.
Technology has changed a lot since you were small. Your kids have probably mastered the features on your iPhone better than you have due to constantly asking to play with it. And when you do eventually get it back, it’s a sticky mess covered in slobber and other unexplainable slimes. But in the age of touch screens and constant connectivity, there’s not really a way to say “no” without feeling like a parent from the dark ages. Even the animals in Zootopia have smartphones. (Seriously.) Read more…
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BEST COMBO OF SPECS AND KIDS' CONTENT
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet
Amazon has outdone themselves with an ultra durable version of the Fire HD Tablet that can take whatever kids throw at it.
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Storage: 32 GB
Battery life: 12 hours
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BEST FOR TEENAGERS
9.7-inch iPad
Apple's most affordable option has computer-like features and will likely last for your kid's whole school career.
Storage: 32 GB, 128 GB
Resolution: 2048 x 1536
Battery life: 10 hours
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MOST DURABLE
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet
Energetic kids are no match for the new Fire 7's improved protective case and Amazon's worry-free guarantee.
Resolution: 1024 x 600
Storage: 16 GB
Battery life: 7 hours
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BEST IPAD FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE
iPad Air
Consider it the diet iPad Pro: The 2019 Air is speedy and packed with power that lasts all day.
Storage: 64 GB, 256 GB
Battery life: 10 hours
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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BEST ANDROID TABLET FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1
Kids will love the interactive learning in Kids Mode and parents will love having a totally separate interface.
Storage: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Battery life: 10 hours
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BEST FOR INTERNET SAFETY
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite Kids Edition
Ideal for parents who want to watch kids' behavior like a hawk, *without* the kids feeling restricted.
Storage: 8 GB
Resolution: 1024 x 600
Battery life: 9 hours
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BEST FOR PRESCHOOL AGED KIDS
LeapFrog LeapPad Ultimate
Large icons, specially curated-for-kids internet access, and a shatterproof screen makes this great for kids 6 and under.
Storage: 8 GB
Resolution: 1024 x 600
Battery life: 5 hours
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BUDGET PICK
Kurio Xtreme Next Tablet
A decent amount of pre-downloaded content and parental controls for balling on a budget.
Storage: 16 GB
Resolution: 1024 x 600
Battery life: 6 hours
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