Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 looks set to take on and maybe beat Amazon Fire Kids tablets

Date:
Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:30:37 +0000

Description:
The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition is tougher and allows parents to curate their child's user experience.

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Samsung is updating the mid-range Galaxy Tab A9 Plus by launching a Kids Edition. The new device performs similarly to the older model, although several changes were made to make it more kid-friendly.

The most notable of these changes is the brightly colored Puffy Cover. Its made out of a lightweight, shockproof material designed to withstand daily wear and tear. It envelops most of the Tab A9 Plus, except the touchscreen, rear camera, speakers, and ports.

A tether connects the device to one of three packaged-in Crayo-Pen styluses. The Crayo-Pen doesnt appear to possess any unique features. Its not fancy
like the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen, though its just a simple stylus.

When it comes to software, the Tab A9 Plus comes preloaded with the Samsung Kids app, which allows parents to create a curated experience for their children on the tablet. You can set time limits, restrict access to certain websites, and monitor online behavior. The same app also provides an online store where children can " engage with age-appropriate content. Migrating features

Aside from these few changes, the Kids Edition is identical to the standard Galaxy Tab A9 Plus. It still sports an 11-inch Full HD (1920 x 1200 pixels) display running at a refresh rate of 30 FPS. On the back is an 8MP camera,
and on the front is a 5MP lens. Powering everything is a 7,040mAh battery,
and when it gets close to empty, the tablet supports fast charging.

There is only one distinct hardware difference between the two. The Galaxy
Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition is restricted to housing 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, while the standard version can have double the amount for both.

Samsungs new made-for-kids tablet is available for purchase from the companys website in three different colors blue, red, or yellow for $269.99, and shipping is set for August 9. Analysis: Galaxy Tab or iPad?

Now, you may be wondering: is this better for children than, say, an iPad or an Amazon Fire tablet? The answer to that question is yes in some ways, but
it ultimately depends on what you want.

One commonly purchased iPads for kids is the ninth generation model from 2021 . It sports a higher resolution screen at 2048 x 1536 pixels and, at the time of this writing, the Apple device is cheaper than Samsung's, retailing for $160 on Amazon . However, the tablet sports a smaller screen and doesn't come with a protective cover, making it more vulnerable to damage.

Amazons Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet is another great option. It has robust parent controls and a thick plastic casing for protection. Like the iPad, the Fire HD 10 screen is smaller at 10.1 inches while also peaking at 1080p resolution.

Samsungs model is certainly the most expensive of the three, but it arguably offers a more complete package than the others with extra features to make it more durable.

While we have you, be sure to check out TechRadar's list of the best tablet for 2024 if you're in the market. You might also like Samsung itself has virtually confirmed the Galaxy S24 FE exists and is coming soon Super-thin AI laptops could be coming with the help of Samsungs nifty new RAM sticks that are as thin as a fingernail Grab Samsung's massive 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor for $600 off



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