The Kurio is a tablet which the whole family can use and allows up to eight user profiles to be added, each of which can have their own individual time management settings and web filtering. As a result, kids use of the tablet can be restricted to a certain amount of hours and times per day along with restrictions put on their web access with four different internet access points which are complete internet block, Whitelist and Blacklist options or full access. Kurio have worked with CronLab, who are experts in the field of web filtering and security to ensure that it's web filtering system is truly safe. CronLab’s Guy-Edward Waterland, who was at the Open House told us that, “There is no fool-proof option, we’re not sure there ever will be, but we believe this is the best option out there.” As a parent this is massively reassuring to me as I am sure it will be for all the mums and dads out there who are worried about the things which kids can accidentally stumble upon if they have access to the internet.
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The Kurio will be available in two sizes, a 7 inch version which is available now with a RRP of £150 and a 10 inch one which is due to launch in the autumn with a RRP will be £200 and will be stocked in a various retailers including Argos, Debenhams, Early Learning Centre, JD Williams, John Lewis, Shop Direct and Toys R Us. It comes with a drop-safe protective bumper which is great for when the kids are using it but the bumper can be removed if preferred. It has front and rear cameras, an integrated microphone, built-in Wifi, a mini USB drive which allows a camera to be connected and your photos accessed or downloaded easily, a micro SD card slot which enables you to extend the 4GB memory to 32GB, a HDMI connection which means it can be used as a mobile HD video player, a headphone jack and support for multi languages. The Kurio comes with a selection of it’s own built-in apps but any android application for tablets and smartphones can run on it.
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| L-R: Speaker, Micro SD Card, DC Input, Mini USB, Mini HDMI, Headphone 3.5mm Jack, Microphone |
Related articles:
A Week With The Kurio: Day One - Unboxing it
A Week With The Kurio: Day Two - Configuring the basic settings and the parental account
A Week With The Kurio: Day Three - User Profiles and Parental Controls
A Week With The Kurio: Day Four - Preloaded apps
A Week With The Kurio: Day Five - Our pick of the preloaded apps
A Week With The Kurio: Day Six - Kurio Store, Browsing and Camera
A Week With The Kurio: Day Seven - My Conclusions
6 comments:
I'm still living in horror at being left with the totally useless £100 e-touch from Toysrus, and which a lot of those other retailers seemed to have a version of. Toysrus us were useless and refused to refund on a product that wouldn't do what it was advertised to. I know from my blog post on it and the hits and search terms that come across it, that there are many many in the same boat as me.
I'd struggle to trust another one from those sources, so I think it would have to be a trial before I'd buy on it. I suspect there are a lot of us, sadly with tablets of junk at that price range who would struggle to buy another one, just in case it was the same experience.
I can understand where you are coming from as I, too, have been disappointed by similar products to the one you mentioned in the past. I can assure you though, the Kurio is so much more than just a toy for kids. It is everything it says it is and has capabilities that will meet the requirements of the entire family both young and old. From my experience of trying it out it would make a great alternative to the iPad for families.
Hi, have just got one for my 4yr, as she wants to use my 8yr ipad. Where/how can I download apps. Like you can on ipad, peppa pig etc. Thanks
You can download apps through the Kurio Store and then drag and drop them onto your child's profile. This post might help http://www.mummysspace.com/2012/08/a-week-with-kurio-day-six.html.
From what I have seen the selection of apps available for android devices are beginning to grow with more and more developers creating versions of iPad apps for android. I shall do some investigation and write a post on my recommendations shortly.
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