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Robust electronics

Has anybody got a suggestion for a robust MP3 player? My daughter will be 14 in about 10 days and it seems like the most age appropriate present. She has,however, managed to break 2 others that have been given to her. First an Ipod nano and then a little Sony one. Ideally it would have a screen so that we could have pictures to show what music she was choosing (she can't read).
She has a tendency to throw things when she gets frustrated. I've read some of the comments out there about the benefits of Ipads etc. and would love to get her one but I just don't think it would cope with her rough handling. How can you make electronic products indestructible? !
She has a tendency to throw things when she gets frustrated. I've read some of the comments out there about the benefits of Ipads etc. and would love to get her one but I just don't think it would cope with her rough handling. How can you make electronic products indestructible? !
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and
http://www.griffintechnology.com/armored
seem to be the best.
the imaingo for ipod has built in speaker
look on the therapybox website under accessories
http://www.therapy-box.co.uk/imaingo_x.aspx
Griffin Survivor Case for iPod Touch 4th Gen - Extreme Duty Case by GriffinTechnology
or Gumdrop Cases for iPod Touch
on the ipad both gumdrop and griffin are great for knocks and drops. the griffin stands up better in terms of protection from drool
Thank you Heather.
I've looked at some of the stuff you've suggested natash. but it's out of my price range so I may just have to go for something cheap and wrap it an old tyre or something! In fact I need everything protected at the moment.
I've just started on a course for parents who have..er.. challenging children called 'Who's in charge'. Hey, but guess what, I'm the only man and I'm finding it a bit of a challenge myself.
Where do i start looking for grant givers Heather?
New life foundation.
Cerebra.
Family fund if on low income.
Local charities like rotary club lions etc
Cerebra and Family Fund are both very good. Caudwell is a big one also. But this website has quite a few under one roof:- http://www.disability-grants.org/ Good luck.
Thanks to you all for your suggestions, I'll follow them up. In the meantime have any of you heard of the Archos childpad internet tablet and have any views on it?
I went to Toysrus (grr I hate that name and don't much like the shop), saw some examples but still don't feel much wiser and I think you're right buying one without the full protective cover would be a false economy.
think I maybe able to go to about £150 all in as my mum says she'll contribute.
There is a kindle one that looks good but can I get a Griffin super duper tough case that will fit it?
Thanks, Heather, I've not heard of Cex but will Google and find out if we have one near.
I'm thinking of going back to basics with regards to the MP3 and just buying the cheapest and trying to explain that if she keeps throwing it about she won't have one. Of course I'll give in a few months hence and get her another.
Maybe save up for the Tablet for a (AHH I hate saying this) Christmas present. I better explain..she sings Christmas songs all year round!
Also Heather, I'm fine around women really. I have three elder sisters and have mostly worked in environments where women predominate.
Peace, Love and tolerance are my mantras.
Itching to know how the birthday present went down? Still in one piece? Hope all well. x