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Eddy launches two new tablets for kids; both the new infotainment based tabs include games based on Cartoon Network characters.

by Manik Kakra | @Manik_K on Twitter

Eddy has recently launched two new tablets for kids. Metis Learning, the start-up behind Eddy, has collaborated with Cartoon Network to come up with Ben 10 and Creativity Tablets. Equipped with a 7-inch (1024 x 600) screens, the tablets are successors to Eddy’s first Learning tablet that was launched last year.

The Ben 10 tablet comes with a lot of games based on Cartoon Network characters and stories and it’s themed completely on Ben 10, the popular cartoon series. It comes loaded with 1,000 minutes of Ben 10 videos, books and interactive learning games.

The Creativity Tablet comes loaded with various art and craft apps, role-playing games, Tabla app, and many more activity apps based on the show M.A.D.

Mr. Bharat Gulia, co-founder of Eddy said, “We build technology for young superstars. In every child there could be a reading superstar, a creativity superstar, a tech superstar, a math superstar or some other inherent talent. Our tablets provide excellent and fun content to bring out and nurture the superstar that lies in every child. Instead of spending thousands of rupees on toys, video games and other merchandise, parents can gift their kids one of these tablets that not only provide unlimited learning and entertainment, but are also much safer compared to any other tablet.”

Based on Android 4.2.2, the tablets come with Eddy’s proprietary Athena OS for better learning experience and parental controls, as per the company. Both these tablets are powered by Intel’s Z2520 Atom chip coupled with 1 GB of RAM. There’s 16 GB of on-board storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB. There’s a 2 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front-facing camera. The tablets come fitted inside removable drop-safe bumpers made of food grade silicone to prevent damage from falls. Equipped with 2,800 mAh battery, the tablets sport Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3G via a supported dongle. While the Ben 10 tablet has been priced at Rs 9,999, the Creativity tablet comes for Rs 8,999, with offers from Amazon.

Review: Eddy, children’s education tablet

The Android-based tablet allows parents to monitor their children’s usage and will later tie up with schools in major cities.

by Manik Kakra

Startup Metis Learning recently launched Eddy, an Android 4.2.2 tablet that is aimed at children aged two to 10 years. The device has a 7-inch 1280 x 600 screen, and has a 1.6 GHz dual-core Rockchip processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD card.

The OS on the Eddy has been programmed to give Kid’s Mode, Parents’ Mode, which also has the usual Android launcher and other related stuff. You can put a password so that the child cannot access the Parents’ Mode. Using the Parents’ Mode, you can keep a close check on what and how long the installed apps have been used, or restrict the usage of a particular app to a time limit, preview reports of previously used apps, etc. The Kids’ Mode has a custom UI with large blocks for course content, learning games, and references.

Connectivity-wise, there is Bluetooth, WiFi, 3.5mm headset jack, 3G via an external dongle, mini HDMI port, and microUSB port. The tablet comes pre-loaded with about 150 apps and games, which can, along with Settings, can only be managed through the Parents’ Mode (using the Android OS).

Sporting a 2 MP camera, and powered by 3,200 mAh battery, the tablet comes bundled with bright green and pink coloured protective cases, which seem handy for protection against drops and sharp objects. Available for Rs 9,999 on the company’s website and Amazon India, it will later be available from various other online portals as well as retailers. Metis Learning has already tied up with several schools like DPS, Sansktriti for offering Eddy to students and are planning to do so with many schools in major cities.