Sunday, October 13, 2013

Tablet Computers For Seniors And Kids

Kindle Fire HD for seniors and children
A few months ago, my wife and I got my mother-in-law (she's 75) a Kindle Fire HD tablet computer for her birthday. I appreciate that it may not seem like the most obvious choice of gift for a senior citizen - but she absolutely loved it!

She uses it all the time. She's on Facebook and a variety of other social sites. She watches videos and listens to music and generally has a good time surfing the web.

We had thought about it and guessed that the incredible ease of use of tablet computers would make it a good gift for her - and that she would use it to stay in touch with family and friends.

Turns out we were right, although it was a bit of a gamble and we were holding our breath just a little when she was unwrapping it.

It wasn't until a little later when I watched my mother-in-law and my two nieces, aged 4 and 6, huddled around a tablet playing a game of some kind, that I  realized these devices are great for all age groups. My nieces both have Kindle Fire tablets - and, just like my mother-in-law, they absolutely love them.

The user friendly interface and intuitive touch screen controls make tablet computers absolutely ideal for all age groups. It's no wonder that they're so popular these days!

So, if you're looking for a gift for an elderly relative, give tablet computers for seniors a little thought.

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