Oregon Scientific has just launched the MEEP! X2 kids tablet, and is on sale today at Toys ‘r’ US stores and online for $149.99.
The child oriented tablet features a sleek design with two built-in cameras. The tablet runs on Android 4.2 and rocks a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a microSD slot and Bluetooth 4.0.
The Meep! X2 is splash and shock proof, and includes parental controls that can be set and accessed though a PC as well as mobile devices. Included is the Meep! Store, which includes over 800 games and apps, and allows access to the Google Play Store as well.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive tablet for a special child this holiday season, the Meep! X2 may be the tablet for you.
Press release follows below.
MEEP! X2 from Oregon Scientific Offers Slimmer, Fully Upgraded Tablet Designed Just for Kids
Features Include an Updated, Colorful New Design,
Popular, Pre-Loaded Content, Bluetooth Connectivity and More!Tualatin, OR – October 16, 2013 – Building off of the success of last year’s MEEP! tablet, Oregon Scientific has announced the MEEP! X2. The all new MEEP! X2 incorporates a slim, shock and splash-proof design along with many other fantastic upgrades children and parents have asked for. The Wi-Fi enabled tablet offers the latest Android operating system, front and rear facing cameras, Bluetooth connectivity, a high-capacity lithium battery, and an all-new, intuitive user interface. MEEP! X2 was also specifically designed to withstand daily wear and tear from the couch to the playground, while offering a safe online experience and easy-to-use parental controls. MEEP! X2 is now available exclusively at Toys “R” US retail stores for $149.99 and online at ToysRUs.com.
With the MEEP! X2, Oregon Scientific has reinforced the company’s commitment to online safety with updated parental monitoring settings that are accessible on the tablet itself and from any PC, iPad or mobile device with a cellular or Wi-Fi Internet connection. The simple web interface allows parents to control the way children access the Internet, view their log files and browsing history, approve friend requests in the Kids Communicator, setup play, video and reading time, and add virtual coins to their MEEP! Market account.
MEEP! X2 incorporates its own online Meep! Store with over 800 games and apps, and also access to Google Play through the parental portal. Additionally, MEEP! X2 comes pre-loaded with apps, games, eBooks, and more, including popular content from Cartoon Network, Toon Goggles, Zeptolab, Thumbstar, Paragon e-books, educational apps, and more. The MEEP! Store is convenient and easy-to-use with no direct money transactions, allowing children to easily shop for free apps or purchase apps based on credits made available by their parents.
Upgraded technical specifications include the latest Android 4.2 operating system, a VGA front-facing camera and 2.0 MP rear-facing camera, zForce® touch screen, G-Sensor, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 dual mode, a dual Core Cortex 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, high capacity Lithium Polymer battery, and a Micro SD card slot.
The MEEP! tablet is geared for kids 6 and up and is available at Toys “R” US retail stores and ToysRUs.com for $149.99. For more information visit www.MeepTablet.com or like MEEP! on Facebook.