Does the Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Have Any Parental Controls?

When a child has access to the internet, what material they will be accessing is always a worry for parents, so what parental controls there are available is an important factor when buying a tablet for your child. The Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition has a number of different settings related to this. Through… Continue reading Does the Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Have Any Parental Controls?

Is the Screen of the Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Resistant to Damage?

With children (and adults, too, for that matter) it’s always possible that the screen of a tablet may be scratched or broken. The screen of the Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition is made from Gorilla Glass. Gorilla Glass is a lightweight, damage resistant toughened glass designed to reduce the tendency of glass to crack.… Continue reading Is the Screen of the Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Resistant to Damage?

Which Tablet is Better, the Kurio 7S or the Orbo Jr?

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?

What Are the Differences Between the Kurio 7 and the Kurio 7S?

The Kurio 7 and the Kurio 7S are both Android tablets targeted at children manufactured by Kurio. The Kurio 7 is the older version that has since been superseded by the 7S. Although it is still supported, it is not as widely available and no longer directly available from the manufacturer. Both have a 7″… Continue reading What Are the Differences Between the Kurio 7 and the Kurio 7S?

Tablet Comparison: Kurio 7S vs. LeapPad Ultra

Both the Kurio 7S and the LeapPad Ultra are 7″ children’s tablets with 1024×600 pixel resolution screens. They are, however, quite different items. Although both tablets are aimed at children, the Kurio 7S is a kids Android tablet, whilst the LeapPad Ultra is an educational tablet that runs on its own operating system. Both have… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: Kurio 7S vs. LeapPad Ultra

How is the Amazon Appstore Installed on the Kurio 7S?

As well as the Kurio Store, it is also possible to install other Android stores onto the Kurio 7S. The Kurio Store has a limited number of available apps, so you may want the greater numbers available in the general stores around. You need to be logged into the Parental Account on the tablet, and… Continue reading How is the Amazon Appstore Installed on the Kurio 7S?

Can Children Watch Streaming Content on the Kurio 7S?

Watching streaming movies, television programmes and videos is a big part of the internet today, so when buying a new tablet, it is important to find out whether it is capable of doing so if you want your child to be able to watch their favourite programmes on their tablet. The Kurio 7S can use… Continue reading Can Children Watch Streaming Content on the Kurio 7S?