Both the Orbo Jr and the Kurio 7S are child-friendly 7″ Android tablets with 1024×600 pixel touchscreen displays, so what are the differences between the two? Both tablets run Android Jelly Bean but, out of the box, the 7S runs a slightly higher version currently, 4.2 compared to the Orbo’s 4.1.2. The Kurio 7S has… Continue reading Which Tablet is Better, the Kurio 7S or the Orbo Jr?
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Tablet Comparison: LeapPad Ultra vs Orbo Jr
The Orbo Jr, unlike the LeapPad Ultra, is an Android tablet aimed at children, whilst the Ultra is an educational tablet designed for children. Consequently, they are quite different items serving different markets. The LeapPad Ultra is designed to educate, often by entertaining, whilst the Orbo Jr is a standard Android tablet with no specifically… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: LeapPad Ultra vs Orbo Jr
What is the Battery Life for the Orbi Jr?
Battery life, or how long a tablet will work for when it isn’t connected to a mains power supply, is an important factor, especially when travelling. The battery life of the Orbo Jr is 4 hours for normal, regular use, although some uses will drain the battery faster. Extensive game playing or watching videos may… Continue reading What is the Battery Life for the Orbi Jr?
Can Children Use Skype on the Orbo Jr?
Skype is an easy and cheap way of calling or video calling people over the internet, especially long distance and even those in other countries. If you have family members some distance away who your child would like to speak to, using a normal phone call can become quite expensive. Having Skype as an available… Continue reading Can Children Use Skype on the Orbo Jr?
Does the Orbo Jr Have Any Parental Controls?
When children use a device that has access to the internet, the possibility of them coming across some inappropriate content is always a worry for parents. The Orbo Jr does not have any Parental Controls as standard. There are, however, Parental Control Apps available both from the Amazon Appstore and from the Google Play Store.… Continue reading Does the Orbo Jr Have Any Parental Controls?
Does the Orbo Jr Have a Camera?
Cameras are an integral part of our technology today, and the need to take pictures and videos and share them with friends is something that even children want to do, so it’s important to know whether or not this can be done with the Orbo Jr. The tablet comes with two built-in cameras. There is… Continue reading Does the Orbo Jr Have a Camera?
What Are the Differences Between the Orbo Jr and the Chromo?
The Orbo Jr and the Chromo tablet are in most respects identical. The Orbo Jr will do everything that the Chromo will do. Screen resolution (1024×600), size (7″) and hard drive (4GB) are all identical for the two tablets. Both run Jelly Bean Android OS, both have built in WiFi and camera, 512 MB of… Continue reading What Are the Differences Between the Orbo Jr and the Chromo?
Does the Orbo Jr Have WiFi and Does it Need it to Work?
When purchasing a tablet for your child, you will want to know that the tablet will be able to download, and upload, files, games and videos, as well as be able to watch programmes and films on streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix, and even talk or video message using services such as Skype,… Continue reading Does the Orbo Jr Have WiFi and Does it Need it to Work?
Does the Orbo Jr Have Bluetooth?
With Bluetooth being used by many devices to connect with each other locally, it can be a useful facility to have to transmit files and pictures between two devices of whatever type, although it is substantially slower than a direct, wired, connection. The Orbo Jr does not have Bluetooth functionality built-in, so it will be… Continue reading Does the Orbo Jr Have Bluetooth?
Will the Orbo Jr Work Outside the United States?
A parent buying an Orbo Jr for their child who is planning to travel outside of the United States, perhaps for a holiday or to see family in another country, will want to know that the tablet will still work abroad. The Orbo Jr will work outside the United States, but you need to take… Continue reading Will the Orbo Jr Work Outside the United States?