GrandPad - 8" - Tablet - 32GB - Wi-Fi + 4G LTE - Black

Mom wanted this only to take photos. However,. there is no place to actually try this in real life. So, we ordered one hoping to see if she was able to use it but, unless you sign up for a Consumer Cellular account, you cannot even do that, including just operating the camera. You have to pay the $40/month and sign up before being able to just try the product. That's ridiculous in my book and quite frankly, they're limiting the number of people who would buy this. SO disappointed! It's super simple from what they show on television and look to be a perfect match. Mom isn't able to connect to the internet in her assisted living apartment, unless she pays an addition $15, taking this product up to $55/month plus tax, which would enable her to watch movies easier on this pad as well. So now, her camera cost has jumped to the $200 grandpad cost, plut another $660/year! Pretty expensive camera, in my book so unfortunately, we returned it and ordered her an Amazon Fire for $129.99. It has more capabilities and so far, even with dementia, she's figuring out how to work it. So, Grandpad people, PLEASE change the options on this product! it is a FANTASTIC start, just needs to be more user friendly and people should be allowed to choose what they want to use it for and whether or not they want to pay for the cell phone, online services, etc.

I purchased the GrandPad for my 95 year old grandmother. I was very pleased with the information that the store associate was able to share with me. They helped assure me that my non-tech savvy grandmother would be able to use it. After working with the display in the store I felt the same way. I decided to purchase it and take it home to get it ready for her to try. I was able to activate it on-line without any trouble. I then uploaded some pictures on it using the GrandPad App I downloaded for my phone. After getting some pictures and an email sent to the GrandPad, I took it to my grandmother for a test run. When I first gave it to her, she was a little hesitant. After showing her the pictures and how easy it was to look through them, she was excited to see what else she could do. While I was still there, we did a test call to my brother and his kids. My grandmother's face lit up when we were able to do a video call with them. I was a bit amazed myself at how easy it was to do. This is definitely going to be a great way to keep my grandmother connected to the rest of the family.

My Dad is 91 yrs old and has been having a very hard time using his cell phone. This new Grandpad .. only needed cell phone connection has given my Dad a whole new love for life. Living a alone he is able to connect with all his family easily and on VIDEO .. Yes VIDEO Chat !! he love the music, and picture gallery we down loaded for him. At $ 40 a month this is the best deal out there. Not only can DAD see all of us when he calls, but we can check on him daily and feel good even being 1300 miles away. The price for the Granpad is only 200 dollars and is as good as any smart phone , but the size of the pad is what makes it easy to use for seniors who have never used an iphone or Ipad. Great Customer Service and easy to get started.

I purchased a grandPad for my 80 year old mother. She had never used a computer or a smartphone and thought she could never use a computer. She loves it! We have family all over the midwest and she does not get the opportunity to see her grandkids very often. She made her first video call on the first day with her 8 year old grandson! It has made a significant difference in her life, she is now connected with the whole family. I bought one for my mother in law as well and now my mom and mother-in-law video call and send pictures. Well done grandPad and thanks for thinking of everything that a senior needs in a computer.

So got this for my 87 yo dad. Two issues that were deal breakers. One of course is the $40.00 a month for slow celular service. Because it's slow dad kept thinking he was doing something wrong and was quickly getting frustrated. The other issue is the lack of keyboard. Yes I know that's the idea for a tablet but try typing with a tablet laid down on a table and it's hard to do, for him trying to hold and type was impossible. As I said good idea but it's just didn't work out and is pretty expensive in the long run.

I bought this for my grandmother. Granted, so far she has only learned the call button...but that's ok. That's the most important one!! My mom is her caregiver, it has been a huge help to her also. She can see my grams at any given moment form anywhere. The bonus is that grams is now able to talk to extended family. It doesn't cost her extra like on a landline. And she has been able to see all her new grandkids all over the country...lolol The only problem so far, is that she lives in an old house with a tin roof. The cell service sometimes can be shoddy...but the grandpad itself is awesome!!

Our family is thrilled to see GrandPad offered at Best Buy. We purchased one 2 years ago for our mom in Tennessee. It has been a great way to keep our family connected, easy to use for our elderly mother and we like that it is a secure network for our family. Purchasing a second one for my father who has dementia as we are confident it will work well for him also.

I purchased this for my parents as a Christmas gift. In 20 days, we have not been able to get it to work. I finally found out that the sim card is for a T Mobile phone and they need an ATT sim card. Now, I have to pay to have it replaced. this is not a very good service for elderly people who are not current with devices such as these.