For a kid, I would try to find something used. I know I gave someone my original ipad free (basic model w/wifi only), and sold my ipad 2 to someone for 150 a few months ago. I am sure folks are selling android devices as well as the new ones come out. Talk to those friends that have to have the latest and greatest and see if you can get a used one, especially for a young one. Then tell them you will give them $100 for the old device if they go buy a new one if they are teetering on the edge of getting a new one.