Appcessories The Lexibook Laptab Provides Two-in-One Fun
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he Lexibook Laptab, from Lexibook, is both a netbook and a tablet, specially designed for children. The design allows kids to convert the laptop into a tablet in a few seconds. With a large touchscreen and a user-friendly keyboard, the Lexibook Laptab runs on the Android operating system. Tabtab The included Microsoft Office suite, with word processor, presentation, and spreadsheet software, makes homework easy and fun. The Power Academy app allows kids to improve their knowledge in all fields through quizzes and memos. With the 50 books included on the Laptab, kids can enjoy reading on the tablet. The tablet also features creative activities to do alone or with friends, including DIY, recipes, games, and more. Kids can listen to music or watch cartoons via the Lexibook Videostore, or play one of the 25 pre-installed games. Photo-editing software lets kids personalize photos and create their best pictures. The Lexibook Tabtab is an Android gaming tablet for kids. It is a combination of a console and a tablet, and provides four different ways to play: joystick, directional arrows, stylus, and touchscreen. With 70 games included, the joystick and gravity sensor allow for play anywhere. More than 10,000 applications, such as a photo editor, are available from the Lexibook Market. The parental control secures the Internet browsing and access to applications on both products.
Cuddly Ubooly Brings iPhones to Life
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urn any iPhone into a cuddly critter with Ubooly. Insert an iPhone or iPod touch and watch Ubooly come to life. This smart toy grows with a child and includes free monthly updates, delivered automatically over Wi-Fi. Ubooly includes more than 150 games and activities, a cuddly exterior, and is made for kids ages 4 and up.
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Tech 4 Kids Enhances Play Through Apps
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ach 3-D Magic creativity station, from Tech 4 Kids, is an innovative designing tool that generates 3-D artwork. With new app-enhanced play, users can bring their Magna Color designs to life with the free Magna Color app and Magna Color Magic App Stencils. Using a smartphone or tablet, users launch the free Magna Color app and scan the completed augmented reality stencil to see the creation jump off the screen. The 3-D Magic Magna Color Kit features a self-contained sort and store system. Tek Recon is a new line of blasters with improved ammo and product design. With the addition of app-enhanced gameplay, Tek Recon takes play experiences to the same level of video games. Simply attach a smartphone to the blaster’s mount and enjoy advanced battle systems and three game modes. 3-D Magic Magna Color Kit
FEBRUARY 2013