A new Nielsen survey says that the iPad is the Number 1 wish list item for young kids in the US this holiday season (in the 6-12 age group) – with 31% of the kids surveyed naming it top of their list.
The iPad also scored well in the young adult and adult section of the survey – coming in 4th place at 18%, not far behind the top choice – which was a computer at 20%.
I know some will find it a bit odd that kids as young as 6-12 are hankering after an iPad; but having seen kids react to an iPad when they get a chance to use one I don’t think it’s surprising at all. My 7.5 year old daughter shares an iPad with her mom, and it’s not just big fun for her, but also a great educational tool.
An iPad is definitely quite a big ticket item for the holidays though. Are any of you planning to get an iPad for your child / children this year?
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Co-worker's 9 yr old wants one for Christmas. He laughed at her, "That's not happening".
Ha. I can picture that.
The more likely scenario is that the kids can't get their hands on the new iPad because the parents have absconded with it.
Yup. My wife and daughter share one – but so far my little one is getting the lion's share of the usage out of it.