Toysrus Announces Kurios7 Now Available for Pre-Order

Now this is cool and I think I want one for my kids. Well no, I want one for myself really. The new Kurio7 is an Android tablet that’s made just for kids and it comes pre-loaded with kids content including games, e-books, videos and educational stuff for the kids. The Kurio7 is wi-fi enabled as you might expected and it’s set up so your kids can’t access ‘bad stuff’ on the internet.

-Techno Source today announced that Kurio⁷, the advanced Android-based tablet designed for families with children and teens is now available for preorder online at Toysrus.com and will first become available at Toys“R”Us stores across the country beginning in July. The Kurio⁷ solves problems typically associated with tablets that are passed from parent to child; allowing for safe Web surfing through fully customizable internet controls, while prohibiting the “accidental” purchase of apps. Additionally, users can safely surf the Web, read e-books, draw, play games, take photographs, record video, watch movies and more. Kurio⁷, a 7” tablet, comes preloaded with top-tier kids’ content, including some of the most popular games, e-books, videos, and educational content available, ensuring its value right out of the box.

“We’re excited to be the first destination to offer the Kurio7, a standout device which allows a single tablet to be used safely by family members of all ages.”

“Most parents reluctantly hand over their own expensive tablets to their children, and with good reason,” said Eric Levin, Division Head, Techno Source. “Not only are they concerned about the device being damaged, but there is also a real danger that their kids will be able to access inappropriate content or purchase hundreds of apps unimpeded. Kurio⁷ solves this problem elegantly and easily by giving parents the peace of mind they want, and kids the feature-packed tablet they are clamoring for!”

“We know that our customers consider quality and safety the top priorities when selecting internet-accessible devices for their families,” said Troy Peterson, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Electronics and Entertainment, Toys“R”Us, U.S. “We’re excited to be the first destination to offer the Kurio⁷, a standout device which allows a single tablet to be used safely by family members of all ages.”

The Kurio⁷ wi-fi enabled tablet allows parents to create up to eight unique login profiles, offering different levels of internet access for each member of a household. This sense of security is highly sought after by parents since 70% of tablet owning households with kids under 12 are sharing the device between kids and adults¹. Each profile is governed by advanced parental controls, found in a password protected area. The easy-to-use system includes a fully customizable internet content filtering system designed to allow access only to Web content that fits parameters set by adults. It also allows parents to choose which apps are available for use in each profile, as well as controlling access to the app store. Additionally, Kurio⁷ provides parents with the ability to limit session times and can allow access only during certain hours each day. Importantly, they can change the controls for each user profile, expanding access as their children become older. A significant benefit of the device, Kurio⁷ does not make value judgments for parents, allowing parents to decide what is appropriate for their kids.

Kurio⁷ comes pre-loaded with some of the Web’s most popular apps, including full versions of games like Angry Birds^™, Fruit Ninja^™, Doodle Jump^™, Cut-the-Rope^™, Where’s My Water^™, and World of Goo^™. Kurio⁷ also comes with strong educational content, provided by MrNussbaum.com, one of the most up-and-coming sites on the Web, as well as video content from ToonGoggles^™ and e-books from Aldiko to make learning fun and easy.

Additionally, the entire Kurio Android Marketplace is available for users to download thousands more apps. The marketplace is curated by the Kurio team to ensure that all of the top apps are available and that all content is family appropriate.

Kurio⁷ runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), is Flash 11 compatible, allows users to output content in HD for viewing on a TV and has an advanced capacity 7” multi-touch-screen, as well as content from external drives. Designed for heavy use by kids and teens, Kurio⁷ comes with a durable, protective shell available in a variety of colors. A complete range of Kurio⁷ add-on accessories, including travel carrying cases, car mount systems, headphones, external speakers, styluses, shaped USB keys, digital cameras, and external keyboards will also be available at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide, as well as online at Toysrus.com beginning in July.