Nook tablet for a child?

NickyWithNook · 12-17-2011, 10:48 AM

We were thinking of getting our 9-year-old daughter a Nook ST, but we're now thinking a Nook Tablet might be better.

Can you think of a negative as far as this tablet for a 9-year-old? Has anyone gotten one for a child? She doesn't need to be able to do everything I do on my iPad, and I don't want to spend twice as much as the nook tablet costs. Mainly, she needs an e-reader, a few educational apps and games, and the ability to stream Netflix is a bonus.

afv011 · 12-17-2011, 12:18 PM

With the latest update the original nook color got all the goodies from the tablet. The only differences are HD movies, a coating on the screen and of course a better processor with more RAM. for the use you describe, if you don't need HD, the NC should do. You can get them refurbished from B&N ebay store for $130.

aagstn · 12-17-2011, 05:27 PM

Took advantage of the cheap refurbs and bought a NC for my daughter. She is 8 so having the color screen lets her read picture books as well.

Lsantiago7859 · 12-19-2011, 09:51 PM

Last Xmas purchased a color ereader for my granddaughter, and now find myself wishing desperately I'd gotten a Nook Color for her. She is also 8. The Nook Color will be an excellent buy for your daughter. Just remember she is a child, insure up the ying yang LOL.

allinhi/ · 12-19-2011, 10:52 PM

I agree, unless the microphone is a big deal go with the color and save some cash. The color can now accept the netflix app, although resolution will be lower.

NickyWithNook · 12-22-2011, 08:56 AM

Well thanks everyone. We did get the tablet because of the faster processor - $50 isn't much to us, and I've had bad luck with refurb items in the past so I'd get new anyway, and we think the tablet might have greater longevity. But I appreciate the feedback!

afv011 · 12-22-2011, 11:39 AM

Congrats on your new purchase, I hope you enjoy it (well, your child anyway).

12-17-2011, 10:48 AM	#1
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 748 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	Nook tablet for a child? We were thinking of getting our 9-year-old daughter a Nook ST, but we're now thinking a Nook Tablet might be better. Can you think of a negative as far as this tablet for a 9-year-old? Has anyone gotten one for a child? She doesn't need to be able to do everything I do on my iPad, and I don't want to spend twice as much as the nook tablet costs. Mainly, she needs an e-reader, a few educational apps and games, and the ability to stream Netflix is a bonus.

12-22-2011, 08:56 AM	#6
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 748 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	Well thanks everyone. We did get the tablet because of the faster processor - $50 isn't much to us, and I've had bad luck with refurb items in the past so I'd get new anyway, and we think the tablet might have greater longevity. But I appreciate the feedback! Last edited by NickyWithNook; 12-22-2011 at 09:04 AM.

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12-17-2011, 12:18 PM	#2
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,947 Karma: 2077653593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	With the latest update the original nook color got all the goodies from the tablet. The only differences are HD movies, a coating on the screen and of course a better processor with more RAM. for the use you describe, if you don't need HD, the NC should do. You can get them refurbished from B&N ebay store for $130.

12-17-2011, 05:27 PM	#3
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	Took advantage of the cheap refurbs and bought a NC for my daughter. She is 8 so having the color screen lets her read picture books as well.

12-19-2011, 09:51 PM	#4
Lsantiago7859 Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12642 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Decatur Device: Kobo Clara HD, Samsung 10.1 tablet, Nook HD+ and SONY PRS-T2	Last Xmas purchased a color ereader for my granddaughter, and now find myself wishing desperately I'd gotten a Nook Color for her. She is also 8. The Nook Color will be an excellent buy for your daughter. Just remember she is a child, insure up the ying yang LOL.

12-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#5
allinhi/ Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 52080 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: nook color	I agree, unless the microphone is a big deal go with the color and save some cash. The color can now accept the netflix app, although resolution will be lower.

12-22-2011, 11:39 AM	#7
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,947 Karma: 2077653593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	Congrats on your new purchase, I hope you enjoy it (well, your child anyway).

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