rentry, Inc., which operates the recommendation comparison site "Picky's," conducted an Internet survey and announced the results of a questionnaire regarding tablets for children.
- The following is content from the press release -
Picky's" is a website that introduces recommended rankings and verified reviews of all kinds of products with the goal of solving the problem of not being able to try before buying and not knowing what to choose when shopping on the Internet. We are pleased to announce that Picky's ( https://rentry.jp/ (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has conducted an online survey on tablets for children.
Survey Summary
Survey method: A questionnaire survey was conducted on the Internet, and responses were tabulated for points.
Survey population: Men and women in their 20s to 70s who have purchased or are considering purchasing a tablet for their children.
Number of valid responses: 220
Research organization: In-house survey
Survey period: 4/1/2024 - 4/8/2024
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What is the primary use of the children's tablets you have purchased or plan to purchase?
No. 1: Learning (108)
No. 2: Watching videos (74)
Third: Games (23)
No. 4: Illustrations (8)
5th : Others (7)
* (Number of respondents)
We found that "learning" was the most important factor. With the recent proliferation of educational apps and learning content, and the ability to make learning visual and interactive, it seems that tablets are being used to encourage children to learn. Use of tablets for "video viewing" is also popular, suggesting that people are using tablets to enjoy educational videos and entertainment content.
Those who chose "other" also cited "communication" and "vision training" as purposes, such as "to keep in touch with my child via LINE when I am at home" (a man in his 40s living in the Kanto region) and "because my child has low vision and I wanted to use the tablet for vision training" (a woman in her 40s living in the Kanto region). (40s female, living in the Kanto region).
What are some of the key factors in choosing a tablet for children?
No. 1: Price (153)
No. 2: Size (109)
Third: Reviews and word of mouth (77)
No. 4: Convenience features (71)
No. 5: Supported OS (63)
6th : Manufacturers (60)
No. 7: Others (10)
* (Number of respondents)
The most important point is price. Since the products are used for education and entertainment at home, cost performance seems to be very important. Size" and "reviews and word of mouth" are also considered important, with children looking for a size that is easy for them to hold, safety, and durability.
Those who answered "other" also mentioned "durability" and "whether it will work as an adult" (a 40-something man living in Hokkaido) and "whether it will work as an adult when I grow up" (a 30-something woman living in Kanto). (a male in his 40s living in Hokkaido), and "Will it work for adults when I grow up" (a female in her 30s living in the Kanto region).
What is the cost of the children's tablets you have purchased or plan to purchase?
1st: 15,000~30,000 yen (87)
2nd: 15,000 yen or less (61)
3rd: 30,000~50,000 yen (40)
4th: 50,000~75,000 yen (19)
No. 5: 100,000 yen or more (8)
6th: 75,000~100,000 yen (7)
* (Number of respondents)
The most popular price range is "15,000~30,000 yen," followed by "under 15,000 yen. Tablets for children are often used for education and entertainment, and since they are intended for use at home, cost performance is considered important. The "30,000~50,000 yen" price range also received a certain amount of support, but the more expensive price range was found to be in the minority.
What are the manufacturers of the children's tablets you have purchased or plan to purchase?
No. 1: Apple (69)
2nd : Amazon (61)
3rd : Lenovo (15)
4th: HUAWEI (7)
*Top 4 companies in response results are shown.
* (Number of respondents)
Apple and Amazon were found to be the most popular manufacturers of tablets for children, with Apple's iPad and Amazon's Fire tablets having a reputation for offering specialized features, apps, and protection for children that make them safe to use. In particular, Apple's iPad is the choice of many families because of its high performance, intuitive operation, and access to a wide range of educational apps and content.
What features, if any, are included in the children's tablets you have purchased or plan to purchase?
No. 1: Viewing restriction function (146)
No. 2: Time limit for use (103)
No. 3: Parental controls (80)
No. 4: Water and dust resistance (72)
* (Number of respondents)
Many respondents answered that they purchased or plan to purchase tablets with the functions of "limited browsing" and "limited time of use.
What was your primary reference in selecting this children's tablet?
No. 1: Mail order (EC) sites (67)
2nd : Comparison sites (61)
No. 3: Manufacturer HP (54)
4th: YouTube (21)
No. 5: Personal blogs (10)
6th: Instagram (4)
No. 7: X (1)
No. 8: TikTok (2)
* (Number of respondents)
We found that many respondents refer to "mail order (EC) sites" and "comparison sites.
About Picky's
URL: https://rentry.jp/
Shopping on the Internet presents the challenge of not being able to touch the actual product before purchase and of not knowing what to choose due to the abundance of information and things available. To solve this problem, Picky's creates articles that introduce recommended products in a ranking format, as well as review articles that provide feedback on how the products have been used.
The articles in ranking format include a wide range of information on how to select products, their advantages and disadvantages, and recommended products.
The review article provides realistic feedback on the good and bad points that we have found from actual use.
We will continue to provide useful information for our readers who are particular about things, solving their pre-purchase questions and concerns.
Related article: [Safe with Restricted Mode] 15 recommended tablets for children, including products that allow them to watch Youtube.
URL: https://rentry.jp/kids-tablet/
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Capital: 10 million yen
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