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"Your kids can't keep their hands off your tablet. And they are certainly entertaining while playing around with the devices. But as parents of children in the digital age, you probably wonder how to keep them safe from inappropriate content or from clicking on links that download viruses or spyware. You've also likely worried about the little tykes dropping your pricey device. \nAt International CES 2013, a new line of tablets for kids was introduced by tablet maker Ematic who partnered with Zoodles, a company that makes safe and intuitive platforms for kids to search the Internet. \nThe tablets come in four different sizes: FunTab Pro, FunTab, FunTab XL and FunTab Mini. The tablets use Android's Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and come pre-loaded with games (Angry Birds, Where's My Water?, Cut the Rope) and other features, like Interactive Story Books and Art Studio. With the four tablets, Ematic aims to provide a safe and educational online experience for kids.\n\"There are plenty of children's tablets on the market right now; but, we [Ematic] want to offer parents a platform that creates a safe haven for kids to learn and play,\" Roy Rayn, president of Ematic, said in a press release. \"The FunTab Family offers the best of both worlds: a great time for kids and peace of mind for parents.\" \n SEE ALSO: My iPad, My Babysitter: U.S. Kids Are Already Heavy Tablet Users \nAnother feature you might feel more comfortable letting your kids use on these tablets, as opposed to a regular tablet, is the video mail function. With this feature your kids can send video messages to grandparents or other parent-approved contacts. \nEmatic describes each tablet: \n\nThe FunTab XL has a 9-inch capacitive, multi-touch IPS screen for easy viewing of multimedia content. It has a 1.2GHz processor with 400 MHz GPU and 1GB RAM with16GB of internal storage. HDMI mirroring allows the child to watch videos and play games on any HDTV. The FunTab XL supports has front and rear cameras. It retails for $149.99.\nThe FunTab Mini is a scaled down version of its counterparts. It's portable with a 4.3-inch 480X272 touch screen. It has a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, and a rear camera. It retails for $59.99.\nThe FunTab is a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen device with 1.2 GHz processor and 400 MHz GPU. The FunTab comes with front and rear cameras, and the battery allows for 5.5 hours of continuous playtime. It is available in blue/green and pink/purple. The FunTab retails for $119.99.  \nThe FunTab Pro is a 7-inch tablet with a 1GHz processor and dedicated GPU. It comes with front and rear cameras, and the battery allows for up to 8 hours of continuous playtime. The FunTab Pro features an HDMI output to connect your device to a television to view videos, play games and enjoy other multimedia content in 1080p. Users can customize this tablet with the included interchangeable faceplates which come in blue, pink and red. The FunTab Pro retails for $149.99.\n\nThe tablets are available for sale at Walmart. They range in price from $59-$149.  \nWould you buy your child a kid-friendly tablet over a typical tablet for all ages? Tell us in the comments.\nImage courtesy of Ematic \nMore CES 2013 Coverage\n\n\nMashable CES Favorites 2013\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLego Mindstorms EV3\n\nPowerful yet fun DIY robotics for adults and children. 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Now you can get high-quality sound without worrying about water ruining the experience or your gadget.\nRead more about Sony's Waterproof Walkman here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharp IGZO Display\n\nDisplay technology of the future, today.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about Sharp's IGZO displays here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLenovo IdeaCentre Horizon\n\nSounds gimmicky, but it's a great product. The UI is top-notch and the games are really cool.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNvidia Project Shield\n\nVery powerful Android game controller. Potentially the future of mobile gaming. Plus it looks great.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Nvidia Project Shield here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanasonic 4K Tablet\n\nFor people who do serious photo and graphics work, there's really nothing better.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Panasonic 4K Tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntel Fourth Generation Core Reference Laptop\n\nLight, adaptable and so low-power you can get 13 hours of battery life. Now just make it real.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthSpot\n\nIt might take a while to gain momentum, but this is an innovative way to bring health care to those who don't have access nearby. It also makes quick visits to the doctor more convenient and less of a time suck.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about HealthSpot here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIDAPT S2 Speaker Dock\n\nNo more speaker docks into the drawer of old tech when Apple updates a product. The IDAPT S2 speaker system has two docking options which can easily be swapped out and updated as your iPhone or Android phone evolves.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about the IDAPT S2 Speaker Dock here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamsung TV Evolution Kit\n\nOur TVs are becoming more and more like our computers. I love that Samsung is helping you upgrade your television to stay current.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Samsung's new SmartTV experience here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualcomm Snapdragon 800 Series\n\nThe demos of Qualcomm's new chip are mind-blowing. 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The wearable wristband can now track you throughout the day and you can set fitness goals too.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about the FitBit Flex here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoostPlus Bluetooth Speaker\n\nBy placing your mobile device on top of this speaker, it magically amplifies sound with great quality. Plus, it looks so neat and cozy resting on top of its new home.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about BoostPlus here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonster EA Headphones\n\nMonster is partnering with gaming developer EA Sports to kick it off right.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Monster's EA Headphones here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuawei Ascend Mate\n\nThe new 6.1 inch-Ascend Mate is large and in charge -- the largest we've seen, in fact. Too large? Maybe. But it's easy to hold and makes you forget just how jumbo it is.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Huawei's Ascend Mate here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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