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Dec 14th, 2015 9:32 am
rdx [OP]
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Dec 14th, 2015 9:32 am

Looking for an inexpensive tablet for kids

My son in grade one has been using my first generation Asus Transformer until recently we notice it is not compatible to the study app that his school gave him…….. So looking for a replacement, preferably with Android 5.0. What do you guys think about the Acer below ? It is smaller than the Transformer 10” but maybe a better fit for a small kid.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/ace ... ed7414en02

I also notice RCA Viking Pro 10 is very inexpensive with 10”, Android 5 and a detachable keyboard like Transformer (keyboard is not really a requirement though as we don’t really using the keyboard transformer at all LOL).

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_ ... _id=087744

Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Dec 14th, 2015 9:35 am
coolspot
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Dec 14th, 2015 9:35 am

I would get an iPad if your school supports iOS - yes it's more expensive, but less headaches as well.
Dec 14th, 2015 9:40 am
rdx [OP]
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Dec 14th, 2015 9:40 am

coolspot wrote: ↑I would get an iPad if your school supports iOS - yes it's more expensive, but less headaches as well.
He was using the same app with the Transformer last year. Don't know why it is all the sudden saying it is not compatible. I am always an Android fan and don't own any Apple product though ;)
Dec 14th, 2015 12:00 pm
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Dec 14th, 2015 12:00 pm

rdx wrote: ↑By the way, I see youtube someone installed Lollipop on TF101. If it works, my kid can continue using it :) Any thought ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iJ9BLTN9Qo
You're right. Looks like there's a Lollipop ROM for the TF101:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/eee-pad ... m-t2942560

This would obviously be your cheapest option and it doesn't hurt to try. You just need to root your Transformer first, but there should be guides out there for how to do that.

If that doesn't do it I would get the Nexus 7 (FHD - 2013 version) if you can still find it. We have three of them in our house. Two for the kids and one for me. They are just phenomenal. Still fast with a fantastic screen and fully supported by Google. We're on the latest Marshmallow version already - long before anyone else.
Dec 15th, 2015 11:26 am
rdx [OP]
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Dec 15th, 2015 11:26 am

Hestitate to try as I am no tecky at all........

By the way, I found this deal in The Source, same price, same unit but 16 GB instead. Sweet.

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product. ... ct=8037829
Little Tim wrote: ↑You're right. Looks like there's a Lollipop ROM for the TF101:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/eee-pad ... m-t2942560

This would obviously be your cheapest option and it doesn't hurt to try. You just need to root your Transformer first, but there should be guides out there for how to do that.

If that doesn't do it I would get the Nexus 7 (FHD - 2013 version) if you can still find it. We have three of them in our house. Two for the kids and one for me. They are just phenomenal. Still fast with a fantastic screen and fully supported by Google. We're on the latest Marshmallow version already - long before anyone else.

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