Tablets are not just for adults. The vast content ecosystem of the Google Play Store also caters for the kids with child-friendly applications, books, and videos. Other than that, the Internet is a good place for interaction, communication, and discovery. Of course, we don’t want to give the kids expensive tablets like the iPad or Surface for just simple task and enjoyment. At the same time, they are not toddlers to have a V-Tech or a Leap Frog tablet.
Here are our top tablet picks for the kids that will break the Php 8k bank:
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This is the Wi-Fi only version of the same Tab 2 slate w/ 3G-connectivity featured on our Holiday Tablet Gift Guide. For just Php 3,999, you get a decent tablet from Lenovo with an update to Android Lollipop already waiting. For those who just want to try out if your kid is ready to own a personal tablet, this is a good piece.
Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT8127 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3450mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (Upgradable to Android 5.0)
If you want to stick to something familiar for the kids, then Samsung has a budget tablet for Php 5,990. It’s a pretty basic slate with low-end internals but should be fine for everyday browsing and casual gaming. For its asking price, you can look for another tablet with slightly better specs but heck, it’s a Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V key specs:
7″ TFT display (1024 x 600 pixels), 170ppi
1.3GHz Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
2MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
3600mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4 KitKat
The Iconia One 8 is a fairly good tablet with its specifications. It even comes with an Acer Accurate Stylus for drawing or the kids can use any thin-tipped objects like pencil to sketch or write on the display. It’s pretty updated too with its Android 5.1 Lollipop software. It’s priced at Php 6,990.
Acer Iconia One 8 key specs:
8″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 189ppi
1.7GHz MediaTek MT8151 Octa-core processor
1GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
5MP rear camera + VGA front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
17Wh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
While the G Pad 7.0 is a last year’s tablet, its specification and price still holds up to today. It even has a Lollipop update w/ all the LG customization to make it at par with budget tablets currently in the market. It’s a good buy for Php 7,990 through Lazada.
LG G Pad 7.0 V400 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-core processor
1GB RAM + 8GB expandable storage
3.15MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared, GPS
4000mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.4.2 KitKat (upgradable to Android 5.0)
For the chic kids, the clutch-like design of the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 is a perfect match. It even has all the goodies ASUS throws onto their Zen products for just Php 7,990. You may check out our review here to see more of the ZenPad 7.0.
ASUS ZenPad 7.0 key specs:
7″ IPS LCD (1280 x 800 pixels), 216ppi
Intel Atom x3-C3230 Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB expandable storage
8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
13Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Lastly, we would like you to check out the Nexus (2013) tablet from Google and ASUS. Yes, it’s a 2013 slate but during its era, it’s one of the best tablet and since it’s part of the Nexus line, you’ll get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update immediately. That’s something that most tablet in this range doesn’t have, plus a Full HD display. Its solid build is also a great consideration for the Php 7,995 price tag.
Google Nexus 7 (2013) key specs:
7″ IPS LCS (1920 x 1200 pixels), 323ppi
1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-core processor
2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage
5MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Wireless charging
3950mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0)
Keep in mind that the use of the tablet should still be under the guidance of the parents or guardians. The kids are mostly interested in what the technology has for them and it will keep changing. Let’s also encourage them to play and enjoy the outdoors, but for the indoor activities and media consumption (either educational or entertainment) these tablets are up for the task. Just make sure to buy protective accessories like cases to help prolong the tablet’s life.
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Enchong Go says:
Huawei Media Pad T1 is also a good choice.
Earl Choa says:
just got my kid a cloudfone 702q, good enough for basic games, and since kids these days are on youtube a lot, the built in speaker on the thing is really loud, ram and processor are the same as most of the tabs on the list, at 4500 it’s a pretty good buy
lol says:
Stay away from the tab 3v. Super bagal hindi sufficient for browsing even with just 2 tabs open.
c says:
how about cherry mobile Superion Radar LTE – lte 7 inch tablet for 4k?
1mjohn says:
Where can we buy the nexus 7? Di ko na siya makita sa mga gadget stores :(
Mary Rose de Vega says:
sa USA
anonym says:
HUAWIE MEDIAPAD T1 7.0
JERICHMGN says:
Sa SM North Edsa po meron =D
aw says:
try mo sa octagon store