One of the best educational gifts I've gotten for my teenage daughter is her Kindle. She is constantly reading, and she consistently asks for extra jobs to do so that she can earn extra money to spend on books. She's working with the basic model of the Kindle, and she likes the fact that it doesn't accidentally change pages with a touch of the screen, something she experienced when borrowing her older sister's touchscreen Kindle.
One challenge with her Kindle, though, is that she's a little careless and forgetful. I've found it left in unusual spots from time to time, and it's had a few close calls. I can't recommend enough the importance of two companion gifts if you are looking for a kids' tablet or ereader: get a good case and a protection plan!
My daughter's case isn't overly rugged, but it handles the job. However, if it's left on a couch one of these days, I can picture the potential damage. She's been warned! Hence, the protection plan. I could just let her deal with the loss, but unfortunately, I don't want to deal with the cost. The plan was worth it, and the value with such plans online can be really good. Amazon, for example, has excellent pricing on protection plans.
My younger kids are still in the handheld console mode: 3DS or DSI systems seem to be constructed for a bit more durability. However, if you have any child that is careless with his or her things, that warranty is worth its weight in gold.
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