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.

Archos Arnova Child Pad

 

 

Product Description

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)