Tablets meant just for kids can come with some very grown-up features, as we discovered in our first review roundup last December. Now more and more of these child-centric Android tablets are hitting the market; we tested six of the newest in time for holiday shopping.
What distinguishes kid tablets? Children-specific content—such as games, educational apps, art programs, e-books, music, and videos—comes preloaded in most kids' tablets, some of it exclusive. And parents can download more content to these tablets, too.
Perhaps more compelling are the controls and filters on each tablet that can keep kids safe online and regulate their usage of the tablet. These vary in the amount of control they give to the parent, and also in how easy (or not) they are to use.
The cost of these kid tablets isn't so child-sized—they range from $70 to $230—but they do cost less than most grownup tablets. Still, as you'll see from our reviews, these tablets have a lot to offer. Best of all, with one of these in your children's hands, maybe they'll leave your tablet and smart phone alone!
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