PBS Kids 7" HD Educational Playtime Kid-Safe Tablet with Android 6.0 (PBSKD12)

The device was defective and didn't work. I tried various times to set up but it kept giving me a “try again later.” It may have been sitting in their warehouse and now doesn't work.

Couldn't do anything on the tablet. It came with a parent password already on it so I had to YouTube how to manually reset it using the side buttons. Then when I finally fixed it nothing worked. The pbs kids videos did not even work. I returned!

Really wanted to love this tablet. Such a great idea to have a truly safe kids tablet from PBS. Many wonderful features and the real ability to control all content. I like that you can not only set a time limit but a time frame as well. The bumper cover is a good idea but the 4 yr old couldn't leave it alone and took it off all the time. Biggest problem is the speed of loading content. It can take a very long time and the kids get very upset. It also freezes up just enough to send the kids over the edge. After 3 weeks - the 9 yr old has lost interest, the 6 yr old is too frustrated to play it anymore & the 4 yr old can't really do much on it alone and has lost the case.

The PBS KIDS Educational Playtime Tablet is a great option for parents looking for something cheaper than a traditional iPad to use with their child/children. The learning curve on how to use it is easier if you are familiar with a Google based setup but is not extremely hard if you aren't. You can make multiple accounts for several children. Any app from the Google play store may be downloaded for your child to have access to on their home screen and you can personalize each child's home screen. One of the best features is being able to set a timer for each account to control the amount of time they can spend on the tablet. You can also set the time frame during which it can be used (ex. 7am to 4pm). The quality of the screen clarity and pictures you take are not as good as an iPad, but for a beginning tablet it is not a bad choice. Currently a 4 year old grandchild has used it but the younger one (1 1/2 yrs) has not, but i'm sure they will be able to use it by age 2. It has already been dropped a few times with no damage. There is a rubber guard on the device. I have had to put it on a few times as it comes off pretty easily. Overall I would definitely recommend this tablet as a great alternative to purchasing an iPad for a child because of the low price, durability and ease of use.

In my preschool class everyone takes turns with the games and learn about educational fun as well. The children in my class really take an interest in this pbs kids platform. There are so many choices for fun learning experiences. There is a parent mode & playtime mode for children. There are 23 games, camera, music, pbs kids scratch junior videos, parents play & learn and ways to customize the dash board. Apps are easily added or removed. I'm looking forward to using this device & finding more opportunities to encourage learning. This tablet comes with a charger, usb cord & instruction manual.