Safe Web Browsing for Kids

Posted on January 29, 2013 by TimD

The Polaroid Kid’s Tablet is great for teaching your children about the wonders of the World Wide Web. Of course, we adults know a lot of those wonders are not for young eyes. Luckily the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet‘s browser is well protected for those kids. The tablet will not let those young exploring minds go to any websites that are not approved. It is a nifty way to assure that only the right things are available to your son or daughter on the Web.

Children playing with a computer tablet can pick up the skills needed to traverse the Internet very quickly. This is why securing the web browser was so important to the developers at Polaroid. As your son or daughter becomes more familiar with the Web, you can use the parental locks to help teach them about making smart choices on the Internet.

As we are all very aware, our children will be growing up with the Internet one way or another. With the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet, parents can remain the gatekeepers of this often wonderful but occasionally scary tool. Keeping young minds safe without denying them access to the Web is one of the key motivators behind the Kid’s Tablet.

Better Reading Comprehension with the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet

Posted on January 23, 2013 by TimD

When kids see the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet, they see something exciting. Namely, they see a great toy that can offer hours of entertainment in the form of games and videos of their favorite cartoons. When a parent sees our Polaroid Kid’s Tablet, they see a world of opportunity–a chance to show their son or daughter just how many things a computer can do, making kids more equipped to deal with our increasingly high tech planet.

The educational elements of the Kid’s Tablet actually extend beyond developing a more tech savvy brain. There are games to encourage math skills, and perhaps most important, the tablet is an interactive and affordable e-reader. Preloaded with 10 books from Dr. Seuss and the Smithsonian, the Kid’s Tablet will encourage your children to engage with the written word in a way that is immediately rewarding. The results will be learning how to not just read, but comprehending what they are reading quickly and more effectively.

Reading comprehension is among the most important base lessons in a child’s life. Parents have spent years trying to better the process and assure their kids do not get left behind. The Polaroid Kid’s Tablet has taken those advances and put many of them in a handy, all-in-one package.

Testing the Durability of the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet

Posted on January 14, 2013 by TimD

Last week the gang from Engadget was at CES, just like anyone else with an interest, and expertise in consumer electronics, as well as a lot of folks who are just plain tech heads. When they got their hands on the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet they could not help but do the one thing we all want to do when a formerly delicate item is now fitted with the “just for kids” labeling. They wanted to throw the darn thing on the ground!

When they did, it was a moment of pride for the folks at Polaroid as their Kid’s Tablet remained in one piece with nary a scuff to be seen. The people Engadget even made a fun video where they briefly discuss the project and promptly drop it on the floor. The tumble is really rather encouraging for anyone looking for the right computer tablet for a precocious child. You would have to put some serious effort in to do damage to the Polaroid Kid’s Tablet.

If you are considering buying your son or daughter a Kindle alternative, the video below should be a helpful indicator of just how durable this model is. Watch and marvel at this durable piece of tech.

Southern Telecom and Polaroid at C.E.S.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by TimD

Viva Las Vegas!

Making the rounds at this year’s C.E.S. on January 8th through the 11th in Las Vegas? Be sure to stop by the Southern Telecom booth to look into a whole new line of Polaroid products that we are excited to show off in the coming year. There are our fantastic Kindle alternatives and our new tablet computer just for kids. There is also a wide array of smartphone accessories for photographers that we think are really going to enhance all of those Instagram pictures you are so busy posting.

Presenting at C.E.S. is a great opportunity for us to show you some of the exciting stuff that we expect will make 2013 both Southern Telecom and Polaroid’s most exciting years yet. These new products are sure to wow the tech savvy and the techno-phobic alike. We cannot wait until you get your hands on our smartphone camera remote. We want you to see how durable and easy-to-use our kids tablet is. We want you to marvel at the new line of stylish headphones we have coming down the pipeline.

Anyway, we might be tipping our hand a little bit here, so we are just gong to stop. If you are at C.E.S. this week though, please stop by and say hello!

The New Polaroid Kid’s Tablet

Posted on December 27, 2012 by TimD

There might have been a time where the very idea of exposing a young boy or girl to a computer tablet did not seem like something you should do. There was a time where the worry of the potential evils of the Internet was enough for a parent to discourage their kids from ever venturing onto the Web. And there was a time where using an affordable computer tablet efficiently was not a skill you wanted a kid to develop at a young age.

There might have been a time but those days are over. Now getting on a computer tablet and learning the ins and outs of the Internet are simply important steps in a child’s development. With the help of the new Polaroid Kid’s Tablet you can allow your son or daughter to use the Internet in a way that is safe and easy.

The affordable kid’s tablet is also built for the whims and erratic motor skills of young children. The screen and all of the technology inside is protected by a durable plastic case. It can be dropped on the ground with a fair amount of intensity and remain fully operational and aesthetically pleasing. It is the first tablet made with a child in mind.

Last Minute Gift Idea!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by TimD

By the time you read this, it is probably a week or less until Christmas. It is an exciting time with a lot of preparation for the holidays: decorating, making plans for various parties, last minute gift buying.

Regarding that last note, the problem is most likely that you simply do not know what to buy a person on your list. You have wracked your brain trying to come up with a gift that would be thoughtful, practical and not something they would otherwise be receiving. Lucky for you there is an affordable tablet computer, the perfect gift for absolutely anyone.

Shopping outlets, from online retailers to big box stores, are currently selling the 7 and 10 inch Polaroid Tablet for incredibly low prices, making these Kindle alternatives into some of the most gift-able items on the market this holidays season. With all of the other major brands of tablets offering their product for high prices, the savings currently available on these Polaroid Tablets is second to none and should make them an intractable part of this holiday season for a wide array of folks.

So when you are looking for the perfect gift look no further than these smaller computer tablets.

Easier WiFi Access

Posted on December 18, 2012 by TimD

For computer tablet users there is a fairly persistent problem when it comes to logging into a particular WiFi signal. Those passwords, particularly for wireless routers in a person’s home tend to be incredibly long combinations of letters and numbers. Occasionally they are even case sensitive. This can make attempts to log onto the Internet increasingly difficult. The problem is that as you place individual characters into the password or passcode field the disappear becoming indistinguishable little star fixtures.

The 7 inch Polaroid Tablet has corrected this grave oversight. When putting in a WiFi password you have the option to “Show Password.” This simple little one click box will save you from repeatedly attempting to log into an Internet signal. It is one of many fantastic user friendly tricks available to users of this Polaroid computer tablet.

Being user friendly is the key to a high quality consumer electronics product and Polaroid, makers of one of the most user friendly cameras in history, are clearly aware of all of this. The 7 inch Polaroid Tablet is a stellar piece of user friendly electronics. It is the perfect tablet not just for tech conscious folks but technophobic older people looking for a tablet.

Easily Manage Bills from Your Polaroid Tablet

Posted on December 11, 2012 by TimD

If you have tried managing your bills from a smartphone, chances are you have found yourself needlessly frustrated by repeatedly putting in pertinent information. As well as the need to enlarge inconveniently simple-to-read details of your transaction. Smartphones might be convenient 90% of the time, but they are hardly the best banking tools.

With a 7 or 10 inch Polaroid Tablet you will find yourself easily navigating around the Web and around your various accounts. Everything from your cable bill to that pesky cell phone account can be easily paid and you can quickly and efficiently check your account details–all this without repeatedly putting in passwords, social security numbers and other account information.

Conveniently paying bills is one of the best assets offered by the Internet and portable computing devices. Years ago you had to go to several different places to pay your bills or write out checks and head to the nearest mailbox in a timely manner. These days when a payment comes up, all you have to do is turn on your computer tablet and bring your account up-to-date with just your fingertips.

Thanks to your 10 inch Polaroid Tablet, your payments never have to be late again. Check out our website to learn more.

Battery Life On Your Polaroid Tablet Computer

Posted on December 11, 2012 by TimD

Over the past few weeks the Northeastern United States has been ravaged by weather that left many without power for days or even weeks. In this time having some connection to the outside world or more simply some piece of entertainment to help pass the stressful time. A 7 inch Polaroid Tablet is a great option. It’s extended battery life is great and it uses less power than many of its competitors’ models.

Even in a black out you get up to ten hours of continuous music play out of your Polaroid tablet computer. You can watch almost five hours of video. Once again on continuous play, probably more than you need in most blackout situations. For eBook use you can get between six and seven hours of use. All of this is to say that this multimedia entertainment experience does not have to stop just because the lights are out.

As an affordable e-reader and entertainment device you can hardly do better than the Polaroid in terms of battery life and usability for everyone in your household. So if you are looking for ways to prepare for a potential blackout might we suggest checking out one of these swanky 7 inch Polaroid Tablets.

Stay Informed with an Affordable E-Reader

Posted on December 5, 2012 by TimD

Sometimes opening up a newspaper like The New York Times on a smartphone can feel unsatisfying. The “mobile view” of most newspapers is simply a series of headlines. No photos, no dynamic layout to emphasize the connections between different stories. Nothing visually appealing.

On your 7 or 10-inch Polaroid Tablet, things are a lot more exciting. These fantastic iPad alternatives display the newspaper’s website in all its picturesque glory. There are live links and well taken photos to go along with the actual news. Just a glance at The New York Times on your new Polaroid Tablet will make you wonder how you ever read it on your phone. Also, thankfully, the long forgotten stink and stick of filthy newsprint also continues to be a distant memory.

Easily navigate from article to article, clicking on pertinent links in real time to uncover back stories on the news of the day. It is all there right at your fingertips with a Polaroid Tablet. Reading the newspaper has never been this fun or informative.

If you are a news and information junkie, there is simply no better way to enjoy these features than on an affordable e-reader. This is the brave new world of staying informed.