Samsung launches special edition Galaxy Tab 3 for kids

Samsung has announced the launch of a special edition Galaxy Tab 3 tablet for kids. This special edition tablet is aimed at offering fun and easy learning to kids by providing an exciting way of grasping information. The tablet, called Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, comes with special applications and features designed specifically for children while offering special security features to parents.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with top ranked children oriented applications that include educational, games, entertainment and e-book apps. Besides, Samsung has created a Kid's Store from which you can download additional educational and learning content for your kid. The tablet also offers parents the ability to select the apps they want their kids to have access to by using the Application Manager.

Along with that the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids also includes a time management feature that allows parents to set specific time periods for use. When the designated use time is up, a password protected lock screen appears, requiring a parent or adult to enter the password to unlock the device, otherwise the kids cannot access the device.

The Galaxy Tab 3 kid's comes with a 7 inch display with 1024x600 pixels resolution. The 9.9 mm thick tablet weighs 300 grams. It has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4000 mAh battery, 3 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 megapixel front camera.

The tablet comes in 8 GB internal memory along with a micro SD card slot to expand its memory to up to 32 GB. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids has no SIM connectivity and is a WiFi only tablet.

The tablet will be made available in Korea this September and will be made available in other countries in phased manner. Indian availability of the tablet can be expected by the end of September or early October this year.