what are the most effective ipad games for teenagers? why?

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What are the most effective iPad games for teenagers? Why? The LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Tablet gives your child the power to learn and have fun. LeapFrog have a great track record of making great interactive toys and the LeapPad is great step forward from the Leapster.The tablet computer has many features enabling your child's learning experience to be specific to their needs and interests. A particular feature is the LeapPad will adjust the reading level for your child as they progress and stretch their learning at a nice and even pace.The tablet comes with a built-in motion detector and helps kids twist and interact with learning games. You'll also need something that's responsive, has content appropriate to the child's age and has an app store with well-priced apps. See also: LeapPad 2 vs InnoTab 2 children's tablet comparison review. One of the factors that makes a tablet responsive is the processor. You can't tell by the gigahertz ratings how quick it is in the real world. A responsive touchscreen is the other main factor. When a child taps a button it should respond immediately, otherwise frustration will quickly set in. In both cases, only expert- and user reviews can give you this information. One disadvantage of most children's tablets is that they have screens with poor viewing angles, unlike an iPad or other tablet with an IPS screen. Some are better than others, though. Again, check reviews before you buy. Also look for a tablet that comes with a rubber bumper, as it's bound to be dropped on a regular basis. The Fuhu nabi 2 and Kurio 7 include these in the box. Battery life is important, since you don't want to end up with a tablet that lasts only a couple of hours before needing

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Page 1: What are the most effective iPad games for teenagers? Why?

What are the most effective iPad games for teenagers? Why?

The LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Tablet gives your child the power to learn and have fun.

LeapFrog have a great track record of making great interactive toys and the LeapPad is great

step forward from the Leapster.The tablet computer has many features enabling your child's

learning experience to be specific to their needs and interests. A particular feature is the

LeapPad will adjust the reading level for your child as they progress and stretch their learning

at a nice and even pace.The tablet comes with a built-in motion detector and helps kids twist

and interact with learning games.

You'll also need something that's responsive, has content appropriate to the child's age andhas an app store with well-priced apps. See also: LeapPad 2 vs InnoTab 2 children's tabletcomparison review. One of the factors that makes a tablet responsive is the processor. Youcan't tell by the gigahertz ratings how quick it is in the real world. A responsive touchscreen isthe other main factor. When a child taps a button it should respond immediately, otherwisefrustration will quickly set in. In both cases, only expert- and user reviews can give you thisinformation. One disadvantage of most children's tablets is that they have screens with poorviewing angles, unlike an iPad or other tablet with an IPS screen. Some are better thanothers, though. Again, check reviews before you buy. Also look for a tablet that comes with a rubber bumper, as it's bound to be dropped on aregular basis. The Fuhu nabi 2 and Kurio 7 include these in the box. Battery life is important,since you don't want to end up with a tablet that lasts only a couple of hours before needing

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to be connected to the mains or a new set of batteries. In the latter case, rechargeablebatteries are advisable. Cameras are included on most tablets, but not all. If you want atablet to double as a digital camera and camcorder, look for one with a rear-facing camera.Front-facing cameras are good only for self-portraits and video chat. Finally, check the portsand controls. Tablets that lack hardware volume buttons are frustrating, and look for an HDMIoutput if you want to be able to hook the device up to a big-screen TV. Most children's tabletsare based on Android, but don't provide access to Google's Play store. Typically, you'll berestricted to the manufacturer's own store, which may have a limited selection of apps andgames, and they're usually more expensive than similar apps in Google's store. What istablets for kids 2013 to do with "He just spelled the word 'bird'!" exclaimed Keller. "Seven months ago, he didn't know anyEnglish. That's unbelievable. That's a quantum leap forward." "If we prove that kids can teachthemselves how to read, and then read to learn, then the world is going to look at technologyas a way to change the world's poorest and most remote kids," he said. What are the best headphones for kids? Archos says it has tweaked the Android interface tomake it easy for kids to use, but it looks like a vanilla (geddt?) copy of the Android Ice CreamSandwich screen to us. Where the LeapPad and InnoTab have big friendly buttons theChildPad has fiddly little things and Android’s usual rather unintuitive navigation. Theinterface and clunky navigation won’t fox a child for long - once they know where they want togo and how to get there children are very good at remembering even the most complexnavigation. It’s us poor adults who get lost in technology… On the home screen there arefolders for direct access to Games, Learning, Entertainment, Video, Music, Gallery andPuzzles. We would have preferred an interface much more child (and parent) friendly from adevice aimed at children - something a bit more like the LeapPad’s chunky buttons, or justsomething more refined like you get on the iPad.