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Kids Top Phablets Cheap Phablets <$100 <$250 <$500

Kids don't make phone calls, they play games.

Handing a kid an expensive smartphone still seems a silly idea to some, but it's quickly becoming the norm. I can't tell you how many 10 year olds I see walking around with iPhones. While parents give their kids phones for safety and security reasons, that's not what kids do with their phones. Instead, kids look at phones as entertainment platforms for games, messaging, videos/pictures, and music/movies. This year, I still suggest parents stick to the cheapest iPhone available on the carrier of their choice. That means either the iPhone 5c or 5s, which are surprisingly affordable. In instances where cheap iPhones aren't available, I selected in inexpensive, small Android handset. Prepaid carriers don't always offer ways for parents to track and manage their kids via the smartphone. If that's your aim, you may have to go with the one of the Big Four.

Boost Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Cricket
iPhone 5c

MetroPCS
LG Leon

Unlocked
Alcatel OneTouch GoPlay

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