The Kurio is easy to set up with Parental Controls and Web Filtering which are simple and quick to configure. I have definitely seen the benefits of Time Management as it makes the whole "time to stop playing" part of the day a lot easier and acceptable to Ben. Saying that, he has become quite attached to his Kurio and there have been a few occasions when he has fallen asleep hugging it.
Hugs for the Kurio
The ability to have separate user profiles and manage the apps that are installed on each, is another big win for me. I like the fact that I can have my email and Twitter solely on my profile which means there is no danger of Ben accidentally getting into them and sending some random tweets or emails which has happened in the past. One thing to note however, is if an app such as World of Goo is installed on multiple profiles, the same app is shared across all profiles therefore when one user completes a level, it is completed for all.As with all gadgets in the hands of young kids a big concern is how durable they are but thanks to the protective bumper on the Kurio there is no need to worry about this. @KidsKurio on twitter recently tweeted that the Kurio has survived being dropped from a height onto a stone floor which is reassuring to hear although not something I would like to see happen to our beloved Kurio. Of course, as the bumper is removable when you want it to transform into "Mummy or Daddy's Kurio" you have the option of removing it and revealing the sleek tablet inside.
One features I have yet to try is to connect the Kurio to a TV which allows you to view your pictures, videos and music on screen. To do this you will need a mini HDMI cable.
Connect to a screen using a mini HDMI cable
The storage memory on the Kurio is 4GB which for now is fine for us, but if we do start running out of memory it is good to know that it can be easily increased to 32GB with a Micro SD card.
After having played with the Kurio this week, the big advantage I can see in it over other similar products is it's ability to grow and adapt to the needs of your child as they get older. As a parent, you have a lot of flexibility and control over how they use the Kurio to ensure that it is safe and works for you and your child. Given it's price (7inch has a RRP of £150 and the 10inch, a RRP of £200) it really does have a serious amount of features and functionality to offer which make it excellent value for money. One thing is for sure, there will be a lot of very happy kids (and parents) if Santa pops one of these under the Christmas tree this year.
*Disclaimer: I received a Kurio free of charge but this has in no way biased my opinion.