Apple iPad (9th generation) tech specs: Display: 10.2-inch with True Tone | Processor: A13 Bionic chip | Storage: 64GB or 256GB | Biometrics: Touch ID | Colors: Silver and space grey | Cameras: 8MP f/2.4 back, 12MP Ultra Wide f/2.4 front | Weight: 1.08 pounds | Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x .29 inches | Connections: USB-C, Smart Connector | Battery life: Up to 10 hours
Apple’s tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is a great tablet for kids. After testing, ZDNET’s Jason Cipriani said Apple had “perfected the tablet equation” with the 9th generation model. You get all of the same features as the more expensive iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but in a lightweight form factor with a 10.2-inch display that has True Tone.
Although there’s a newer iPad model, the 9th generation has pretty much all of the same features and costs about half of the price of the 2022 model at just $250. (I personally don’t recommend spending $449 for the newer model for your child to use and abuse, unless you plan to share it with them.)
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Early education experts agree.
Troy Portillo, director of operations of Studypool, an online learning platform for students, said that if you have younger kids in need of a tablet, you can’t go wrong with Apple’s iPad: “Your kid doesn’t need the more expensive iPad Air or even the iPad Pro.”
“You can still get all the great security features that come standard with Apple products, as well as the customer support. You can also easily monitor your kid’s activity online, as well as limit screen time, and use parental controls for specific apps,” he said.
Parents can control their kids’ iPad experience through Apple’s Family Sharing feature, which lets them limit screen time for specific apps, notifies if a child is trying to buy an app, and sends reminders for events like family game night, among other things.
Source : https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-kids-tablet/#ftag=RSSbaffb68
