Kids want an Apple device most this holiday season
Wondering what little Johnny or Sally want under the Christmas
tree this holiday season? Chances are it’s an Apple product.
According to research from Nielson, kids in the U.S. want an Apple gadget from Santa and his elves in the North Pole.
What exactly from Apple is it that they want? Pretty much anything, it appears.
It starts with the full-size iPad (most wanted), moving on to the Nintendo Wii U, then the iPod Touch, followed by the iPad Mini and rounded out with the iPhone in fifth place.
To be fair, the Apple TV ranks last on the list of 25 items, just a few percentage points behind the Microsoft Surface, “Other Mobile Phones” (not Android), the Samsung Galaxy Note or Tab and the PS Vita.
An “Android smartphone” also sits near the bottom of the list, in terms of what kids aged six to 12 want.
Things kinda change if you’re above the age of 12, with
teens appearing to be a little more open to receiving a non-Apple device.
The most-desired product was still an iPad, followed by...gasp – a computer. Next is “tablet computer other than the iPad,” followed by the Wii U and then the iPhone.
What are your kids asking for this holiday season, and what do you have on your list?
- Maurice Cacho, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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Posted by: Lisa | Nov 21, 2012 10:13:35 AM
Well my kids are asking me for a camera. Hope i will have to gift them this Christmas. Thanks and i can't offered an apple right now.
Posted by: Mike | Nov 22, 2012 1:46:50 AM
No. Simply no.
Posted by: Tony | Nov 22, 2012 11:59:34 AM
Why do we spoil kids with expensive toys? What would a 6 year old be doing with an iPhone?
With the proliferation of mini devices our children are growing up in a virtual world, becoming obese from lack of physical activity, need of corrective eye wear and hearing aids.
Why are we doing this to our children?
It is unfortunate we are killing children with an abundance of love via material items that is unrewarding. When children grow up, they grow up with an entitlement mentality.
Posted by: Brennan | Nov 22, 2012 4:09:28 PM
That's ridiculous. A six year old doesn't need a phone or tablet.
Posted by: loco73 | Nov 24, 2012 3:47:26 AM
How lovely, the next generation of Appletards is on its way!
Posted by: Cat Woman | Nov 24, 2012 11:51:03 AM
I would just wrap an apple and put it under the tree with their name on it. Kids are way too spoiled these days and parents are going into debt to buy them whatever their little hearts desire.
Posted by: Heather | Nov 24, 2012 1:41:36 PM
funny that this subject came up, I happen to have an ipod touch on my christmas list this year. however, like almost all the commentors on this page so far I also do NOT believe a 6 year old is hardly the right person for giving an expensive electronic to. parents, please give your fancy apple products to your kids that are actually the right AGE to own them, or better yet how about not giving it to them at all and teaching them how to properly communicate using their mouths.
Posted by: Chazztbay | Nov 24, 2012 8:58:30 PM
I gave one of my kids an iPad before he was 1 year old and he can already use the apps, unlock it and pick his own apps and he is already learning spelling etc. on it and he won't be 2 until June. My other kids ages 5 and 8 each have their own as well and it has helped them immensely with math and reading and spelling.
Although they can and do play games etc on the devices, if you use them as a learning tool you will provide your kids with an advantage that will pay off way beyond the $600 the iPad cost.
I am not ashamed to say they didn't ask me for these devices as I provided them without being asked because I don't put a price on their learning.
Posted by: BGordon | Dec 23, 2012 10:17:56 AM
Chazztbay, you made a mistake. Giving your children an ipad tablet is inferior to the Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro! You can create far more with the digital ink capability on the Surface tablet PC.