What is the Best Tablet for kids?

Teltech ICT
Nov 6 · 3 min read

Teltech ICT’s top considerations for selecting tablets for children.

Whether they are for use at school for work or home for play, tablets are an amazing resource and are rapidly becoming a must-have for children. There are so many tablet models available that it might seem difficult to choose a good one at the right price. To assist with selection, we have done our homework and compiled a list of ‘ Top considerations for selecting tablets for your children’.

For a while, all the best apps were designed as Apple iOS exclusive. Traditionally developers released their apps first for Apple App Store and if things went well, proceeded with a version for the Google Play Store. App Developers have typically made more money on the Apple App Store than the Google Play store, though with more and more people opting for Android that gap is narrowing.

Although there are still some iOS exclusives, most of the major apps are now available on both platforms. So, the choice of Apple or Android comes down to personal preference and cost.

Keeping kids safe online is paramount, utilising Parental Controls is an easy and effective way to help keep your children safe when they’re online. Most tablets feature in-built control options for concerned parents, so you’ll be able to keep an eye on your children’s app usage. A lot of Apps also feature their own kids’ sections which are specifically designed for children’s use and filter content. For an extra layer of safety, Telstra customers can personalise their Parental Controls through the Telstra 24×7®App. For more Safety Tips more check out Telstra — Kids Cyber Safety Tip Sheet.

When looking at a new tablet purchase, an important consideration is device compatibility, to select the correct device, you should first consider:

Apps and games — Our top picks that are worth installing.
Understandably, parents might feel concerned when it comes to selecting appropriate Apps and considering the featured content your children may be subject too. To assist with this, we have compiled a list of our ‘Top picks of Children’s Apps and Games suitable for tablets’

ABC Reading Eggs
ABC Reading Eggs is a Multi-award winning learn-to-read app for kids aged 2–13. Based on scientific research and designed by experienced Australian teachers, it’s proven to help kids learn to read using interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun activities and over 2,500 digital storybooks. Many Schools also offer Mathletics subscriptions as a part of their curriculum.

  • Google Play Stores Editor’s Choice gave the following 3 reasons why they love the App:
  • This exploration-based game provides quintessential crafting and building experience for creative children.
  • Youngsters can get crafty in “Creative” mode, while older kids might enjoy dialling up the tension in “Survival” mode.
  • Players can go solo offline, or team up online with four friends (or up to 10 if subscribed to a “Realm”)

Device Repayment (not including plan costs).
Although most kids would like to have the latest and greatest in Tablet technology, these types of tablets come with an exorbitant price tag. However, there are plenty of affordable, quality devices available, like the Telstra Enhanced Tablet 10.1 which is available from $ 6 per month, Over 36 months, so your kids can stay connected without the hefty price tag.

Plan costs: Post-paid Vs. Pre-paid.
Traditionally we would recommend going prepaid for your child’s Tablet, to avoid any unexpected costs. However, with Telstra introducing new month-to-month plans with No lock-in plan and No excess data charges in Australia, bill shock is now a thing of the past and if you leave, simply pay out your device.

As responsible as your child might be, there’s still a good chance that their device will eventually end up dropped, wet, or even lost or stolen. For these reasons, we recommend considering the following precautions:

In almost all cases, Android phones and tablets do not need antivirus installed. Android viruses are by no means as predominant as media outlets may have you believe, and your device is much more at risk of theft than it is a virus. But it is true: Android viruses do exist, and a decent antivirus app can provide peace of mind. If you are installing apps outside of Google Play, installing an Android antivirus app is one way to keep yourself safe. Our pick of the best is Device Antivirus Bitdefender.


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