I am looking to purchase a Google Nexus for my 7yr old. I am debating between the 2013 or 2012. She will mostly be using it for Youtube, Netflix, Minecraft, and other gaming apps. Should I go with the better screen resolution with the 2013 because of viewing videos or does it really matter for a 7yr old. I am also cautious about getting an older device and not being able to get updates several months down the road. Thanks!
- Given that most of the video content will be streamed, the extra resolution may not really be necessary, especially, as you said, for a 7 year old.
- Both tablets will still receive support, but I would say the 2013 will get perhaps an extra year of updates compared to the 2012 model.
That being said, I would recommend going for the 2013 Nexus 7. It does have more updated internals which is preferred when it comes to gaming, and the updated design is good for that as well. There have also been a few hardware issues with 2012 models, and buying a used one at this point may not be the best idea. It is a good budget option, however, and the issues are not widespread.
And kids like to take pictures, so having a camera on the back might be fun