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Tabeo e2 Tablet

November 28, 2013 by Samantha 2 Comments

Tablets are a revolutionary way to interface with technology, and kids need a way to get used to using them in a way where it is both safe and educational. Parents need to keep their phones and tablets safe from rugrats. Toys R Us has just the tablet to fit in new niche the Tabeo e2. The e2 has all the specs needed to run the newest apps, 8GB of Flash memory, Jelly Bean 4.2, Dual core 1.0 Ghz CPU, Quad-core GPU and 1GB of RAM. All this makes for a zippy tablet which is a breeze to use.

One of the little oddities we ran into upon initial setup is, a wireless internet connection is needed to set up the parental settings. Without this connection none of the apps can be run. But once the connection is made setup is simple. With a few steps and an email address. What I really like about the tablet is its sleek slim design.
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Ematic Funtab Pro

November 7, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

Disclosure: The below was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Tablets can be great fun, if you know how to use them. Kids are now exposed to a plethora of technology which previous generations could barely dream of and the best way to get them into the swing of things is by letting them use them. The issue being most tablets are sensitive pieces of electronics. So what is a parent to do?

Well Ematic has an idea, a kid friendly tablet made just for kids with parents in mind called the Funtab Pro.

The Funtab has tons of features to help ease you into letting your kids use a tablet for learning or play. Some of these features are the award winning Zoodles for Kids interface which keeps kids safe and parent traceable online and off while still giving them the freedom and ability to use their new tablet. Not only is Zoodles an option but also a fully unlocked tablet is accessible for parents or kids if you so wish.
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Win VTech Innotab and Games to Beat Summer Brain Drain

June 11, 2013 by Samantha 56 Comments

Disclosure: The VTech product, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

My little fella just started his summer break. We all know that kids lose a lot of knowledge over the summer- Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. Some students also lose more than two months in reading achievement. (Cooper, 1996) Parents consistently cite summer as the most difficult time to ensure that their children have productive things to do.

I personally am not a huge fan of plugging kids in all day, or letting children have free reign over mom and dad’s tablets and phones, they are expensive and not made to be used as toys. So many kids are plugged in all day as it is, not spending enough time playing outside or playing games or with mom and dad. However, a little educational play goes a long way, and there is a time and a place for technology. In today’s modern world, there is a need to let kids have technology to a degree. Why not let them use tablets made for kids, like the VTech Innotab.

The VTech InnoTab 2S has safe, educational content hat you choose yourself, as well as the ability to take pictures, video, do artwork, and more. In certain games, you can replace your favorite characters face with your own or whomever you choose. There is also an MP3 player, and you can download and read e-books as well.

Released at the same price point as the original InnoTab, VTech has refreshed it’s product to include a more modern tablet feel. Including a new rotatable camera and video recorder, secure Wi-Fi and personalization utilized by up to four users.

With the InnoTab 2S all attention has been diverted from my iPad and onto the 5” touch screen of the InnoTab. Touch, tilt, drag-and-drop [Read more…]

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Innotab 2 Baby – A New Tablet for Your Little Ones

April 23, 2013 by Samantha 4 Comments

VTech have been innovating children’s play since 1980. Their tablet line the Innotab follows this tradition using modern technology and learning techniques to further enhance a child’s educational play.

The Innotab 2 is the most recent addition to the line. This tablet offers a lot of features of a full fledged tablet, but geared toward kids. Physically it is brightly colored and is able to take a beating. Some of its features and technical abilities include:

5” brilliant color touch screen
Protective gel skin and 2 baby-friendly styluses included
Baby Sign Language: Develop a baby’s language skills with the included sign language video which teaches 100 popular signs using the Baby Signs Program. Download and purchase more videos from VTech’s Learning Lodge Navigator
Rotatable camera for memory capture: Capture, store and view photos of baby’s family and friends
Personalization: Add a personalized voice greeting and customize the tablet with personal photos
Comes with FREE on-board activities: Receive added value with your InnoTab 2 Baby purchase including: 3 learning games designed for babies, baby’s first e-book, and 12 songs for [Read more…]