Technicational

I was fortunate enough to have two tablets on my desk to review this week. These two tablets are geared towards two different audiences completely. One of the target markets is currently untapped when it comes to tablets. The tablets I speak of are the Polaroid 7” kids tablet and the Lenovo Yoga 10. Let’s get this review on the road and start it off with the Lenovo Yoga 10.

Lenovo Yoga 10

The specification sheet for this device shows that Lenovo was aiming to attract the cost concerned consumer. This tablet has no wow factor on the specification sheet. The word yoga gives you the idea of flexibility, bends, and stretching and you would be right to a certain extent.

Hands on Experience

The one saving grace for this device is the strange and versatile kickstand that gives the tablet many angles to be used in. I have fondled with it enough that I can say without a doubt that the three main positions you’ll be using this tablet’s kickstand in are as follows.

Final Thoughts

The Lenovo Yoga 10 at price tag around $50,000 is one of the few 10 inch tablets on the market right now that’s this flexible, but that’s where the advantages stop. They are many competitors out now that can match and outperform this tablet if you take the time to look. 

Polaroid 7” Kids Tablet

The most common question I get these days is “hey, what’s the best tablet I can buy for my 9 year old child?” Just the thought of a youngster with a $50,000 device give me nightmares… chills. Lucky, Polaroid has realized the need for kids tablet and has introduced the Polaroid 7” Kids tablet. Let’s see if it’s really kid proof. For this I have employed Alex… yes I know he is a grown man, but his brain is numb from all the PVP (Player Vs Player) matches in Dark Souls and he drools. 

Hands on Experience

The Polaroid 7” kids tablet isn’t a pretty sight to look at, but a 6 – 10 year old child wouldn’t be complaining about that so cant mark it down for that. The main highlights for this tablet are as follows.

This tablet was made with parental control in mind with a very articulate security system. After sometime trying to figure out and setting up the parent control I will say it’s totally child proof and somewhat adult proof too. You can set the tablet to only allow you as the parent/guardian to access certain apps of your choosing. My suggestions… lock YouTube first! Don’t want your child singing that brain cell killing Ricky Carty song (3 mins of your life you’ll always regret).  The preinstalled games on this device are quite fun and can occupy a toddler’s attention for a long time.

Final Thoughts