The Child Pad runs Android 4.0, called IceCream Sandwich, and is fast and smooth in operation. It comes with nearly 30 child specific apps, and has some Alvin & the Chipmunks content on it, but other than that, it's a real grownup Android tablet! This means that while he will mostly be using it for games and educational apps at the moment, as he starts learning how to use the internet and do more complex things, he won't outgrow this tablet like he would some of the other child-specific devices.
Offering hours of entertainment for users
of all ages, the ARNOVA ChildPad AV from Archos features a kid-friendly
user interface with colored icons, a 7-inch touchscreen display, and the
latest version of the Android operating system--Ice Cream Sandwich
(4.0).
The kid-friendly ChildPad with 7-inch widescreen touchscreen display (see
larger image).
With
its compact size, light weight and ideal form factor, the ChildPad
offers a great tablet experience that features home screen folders with
direct access to games, entertainment, learning and puzzles, and the top
28 kids' apps pre-loaded on the ChildPad--including Angry Birds, Pig
Rush and Flight Frenzy. It also includes exclusive
Alvin & The Chipmunks 3 content.
The
ChildPad is designed to comply with both CIPA and COPPA regulations,
ensuring a safe tablet environment for kids and peace of mind for
parents. The parental controls and safe Web browsing is powered by
Editions Profil, whose Mobile Parental Filter is ranked as the most
efficient parental control software in worldwide benchmarks.
Android 4.0 Power, Child-Friendly Interface
Running
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the mobile operating system designed
by Google, the ChildPad also has a specially re-designed child-friendly
interface--perfect for Internet browsing. So that your kids are
immediately at home using the ChildPad, the icons and interface have
been redesigned to be more child friendly. Pre-loaded apps have been
grouped together into easy folders like games, entertainment. and
learning. And you can download more from the kids' customized version of
the AppsLib application market.
A powerful gaming tablet with access to thousands of Android apps (see
larger image).
Because
it's an Android Tablet, its fully customizable and can grow up with
your children to help them with school-work and assignments down the
road. And with support for Adobe Flash 11, you'll have access to tons of
great online games.
Thousands of Apps Available to Download
You
can download more from the kids' customized version of the AppsLib
application market. AppsLib maintain a filtered service so only apps
appropriate for kids are shown. And thanks to the AppsLib approved
stamp, you can know which apps will work great on your ChildPad.
A Drawing and Coloring Pad
The
ChildPad includes drawing and coloring applications preinstalled so
that your kids can let out their creative side. Perfect for when using a
stylus or just the tip of a finger.
Protecting Your Child Online
The
ChildPad comes with 6 months of the internationally acclaimed parental
control application Mobile Parental Filter by Editions Profil. Its
unique Intelligent Content Evaluation system verifies Web sites as your
children browse, blocking inappropriate content and leaving the Web safe
for your kids. The ChildPad is the first and only kids tablet to
include such advanced parental control.
Protected by the Mobile Parental Filter parental control application (see
larger image).
Exclusive content from
Alvin & The Chipmunks 3 (see
larger image).
A Full Internet Experience
The
ChildPad is the perfectly product for fast Web browsing via the
integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. Thanks to the widescreen 800-pixel display,
there's no need to zoom in and out as Web pages will be displayed at
their full width. With Flash 11 support, you can experience the full Web
with flash games and videos. Through the range social networking and
chat applications, your kids can stay in touch with the family and their
friends--even video chat using the integrated webcam.
Powerful Games Console
Thanks
to its 1 GHz ARM A8 processor, the ChildPad is able to bring you great
games, and you can even play immersive 3D games thanks to its open GL
2.0 technology. With dozens of games preinstalled and the hundreds of
games available to download from the AppsLib applications store, you'll
be able to transform your ChildPad into an Android games console.
Great Video, Music and Photos
The
tablet comes with 4 GB of internal memory, enough room to store 5
movies, 40,000 of photos, or 2,000 music tracks. It also has the ability
to play the largest range of music and video formats you could ever
find on a same price range tablet. No need to convert your files--they
can be played right after you transfer them from your computer. The
ChildPad will recognize the new files within seconds and put them in
your media library.
Thanks to the integrated speakers the
ChildPad is a perfect portable media player for kids. You can also plug
in any standard headphones into the 3.5mm jack for long car rides.
Exclusive Alvin & the Chipmunks 3 Content
The ChildPad provides access to exclusive
Alvin & The Chipmunks 3 content, including a behind-the-scenes clip, pictures taken from the movie, wallpaper, and an
Alvin & The Chipmunks 3 online game.
Specifications
- Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- Display: 7-inch resistive touchscreen with 800 x 480-pixel resolution
- Storage capacity:
- Memory expansion: Secure Digital card slot (SD/SDHC compatible) for cards up to 32 GB in size
- Processor: 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8
- RAM: 1 GB
- Video playback: H.264 up to 1080p resolution at 30 fps; MPEG-4 at 30 fps (.avi .mp4 ,mkv, .mov, and .flv)
- Audio compatibility: MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC
- Photo compatibility: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG
- Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 (slave, mass storage)
- Dimensions and weight: 8.77 x 5.6 x 0.48 inches; 13.4 ounces
What's in the Box
ChildPad, USB cable, USB Power adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG)