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  1. GREGORY BROOKS's Avatar
    GREGORY BROOKS
    He uses it to watch a lot of youtube (but won't need his own WiFi), plays Minecraft (own worlds, not online), and shoots occasional video. I'm thinking ipad2 with 16gig memory. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks!
    01-27-2018 12:21 AM
  2. Mars20's Avatar
    Mars20
    The iPad 2 is a good device, but a seven year old might find it a trifle heavy. How about the iPad Mini 4, which supports the latest operating system.
    MaxSmarties likes this.
    01-27-2018 03:17 AM
  3. tadpoles's Avatar
    tadpoles
    My son had an iPad 2 when he was 7 and loves it.
    01-27-2018 04:56 AM
  4. MaxSmarties's Avatar
    MaxSmarties
    Originally Posted by GREGORY BROOKS
    He uses it to watch a lot of youtube (but won't need his own WiFi), plays Minecraft (own worlds, not online), and shoots occasional video. I'm thinking ipad2 with 16gig memory. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks!
    Nope. iPad 2 is too old for ANYTHING, even for a 7 years old boy.
    My son (7 years old too) is using my old Mini 4.
    The form factor fits his small hands better than mine.
    A 32 GB Air 2 could be a good choice, if you want a larger model.
    Avoid any 16 GB iPad since the storage space would be too tight
    parker5011 and wenrob like this.
    01-27-2018 07:25 AM
  5. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by GREGORY BROOKS
    He uses it to watch a lot of youtube (but won't need his own WiFi), plays Minecraft (own worlds, not online), and shoots occasional video. I'm thinking ipad2 with 16gig memory. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks!
    An iPad 2 or newer should suffice, in my opinion.
    01-27-2018 08:21 AM
  7. Garz's Avatar
    Garz
    Originally Posted by MaxSmarties
    Nope. iPad 2 is too old for ANYTHING, even for a 7 years old boy.
    My son (7 years old too) is using my old Mini 4.
    The form factor fits his small hands better than mine.
    A 32 GB Air 2 could be a good choice, if you want a larger model.
    Avoid any 16 GB iPad since the storage space would be too tight
    100% agree with this.
    MaxSmarties likes this.
    01-27-2018 10:52 AM
  8. JML5150's Avatar
    JML5150
    Both of my kids currently have Mini 2's. They did have iPad 2's at one point, but over time the form factor was just too big. The result was each ended up with a broken screen. I would go for a Mini 2, 3, or 4 for smaller hands 32 GB minimum...
    01-28-2018 02:47 PM
  9. eve6er69's Avatar
    eve6er69
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    Like stated above. The iPad mini I think would be best. Smaller child means the mini would feel huge to them. Plus they're cheaper.
    01-31-2018 07:07 PM
  10. TripleOne's Avatar
    TripleOne
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    The Air would be a good choice IMO.
    02-01-2018 05:27 AM
  11. Sherry_B's Avatar
    Sherry_B
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    Originally Posted by Just_Me_D
    An iPad 2 or newer should suffice, in my opinion.

    I agree with D. If he takes good care of it you can always gift him with a better one.
    Just_Me_D likes this.
    02-04-2018 02:09 PM
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