Samsung's GALAXY Tab 3 Kids - One For The Young'uns

1/18/2014 4:07:49 PM

Samsung's GALAXY Tab 3 Kids is the perfect device for parents who want to make learning a little more interactive and fun

For parents who want to use a tablet as a means to educate their kids and also stop them from possibly causing expensive outcomes, Samsung recently launched a tablet with the little ones in mind. The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids is clearly a smart move from the Korean giants as there are so far no tablets out in the market that cater to the kids. So with that in mind, Samsung used their entry-level GALAXY Tab 3 as a base and created this colorful device. Besides just the bright yellow color, the Kids' version of the tablet retains most of the features the GALAXY Tab 3 had.

Samsung's GALAXY Tab 3 Kids

The major change actually is in the user-interface itself. When you first start up the device, it immediately goes into the Kids mode where the screen features cutesy cartoon characters. This is also where parents can choose what apps their kids are allowed to use. You are able to go back to the standard Android interface to install apps but that requires you to set a pass code, this definitely ensures that you won't be getting an exorbitant credit card bill at the end of the month.

The major change actually is in the user-interface itself

To add on the package, Samsung have also bundled a Kids Case and C Pen stylus with the tablet. The Kids Case provides the tablet with extra protection thanks to its rubber bumpers that surround the tablet and also has handle that makes it easy for kids to carry. The Kids Case also has a little compartment to slide the C Pen into. As for the C Pen, it is just your standard passive stylus that is nice and chunky so it is easy to grip and quite durable.

To add on the package, Samsung have also bundled a Kids Case and C Pen stylus with the tablet

Performance wise, this is based on an entry-level device, so it wasn't exactly chart-topping but that shouldn't be a deal breaker as most parents will probably just install some simple games and apps for their kids to enjoy. With its 4,000mAh battery, it managed to last us about a day and half of average use but we're sure it'll last a bit longer when kids aren't using it so much. There's even a feature where parents can set a timer to the device to limit their kid's usage.

Specifications

Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity

· Data Only Device

· 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 + 5GHz Support

· Wi-Fi Direct available

· A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, HID, PAN Support

· DLNA Available

· KIES, KIES Air available

Chipset

· Dual Core Application Processor

· 1.2GHz CPU Speed

Sensors

· Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Light Sensor Support

Connectors

· USB 2.0 support

· 3.5mm Stereo Earjack available

· MicroSD (up to 32GB) External Memory Slot

· Micro USB (5V, 2A) available

Audio and Video

· Video Format: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, DivX

· Full HD (1080p) Video Playback available (when connected to a Full HD (1080p) display)

· Video Recording up to 30fps

· Audio Format: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, AC-3, FLAC

· Android Jelly Bean 4.1 OS

Memory

· 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM*

Physical Specification

· 111.1 x 188 x 9.9mm Dimension

· 302g Weight

Battery

· 4000mAh Battery

· Up to 8h Internet Usage Time(WI-FI)

· Up to 7h Video Playback Time

· Up to 109h Audio Playback Time

Display

· TFT

· 16M colors Depth

· 7 inch Size Display

· 1024 x 600 (WSVGA) Resolution

Camera

· 1.3 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Front)

· 3 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Rear)

Color

· Yellow Color available

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