Review iDeaPLAY Kids Android Tablet w/ Parent Controls, Wifi, Still & Video Chat Camera


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For the past several years technology for young kids has been a growing trend at the International CES. I expect that the upcoming conference in January 2014, we'll be seeing even more durable products in that niche as it continues to expand to accomodate a digital generation that is being raised on consumer electronics since birth. 


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The orange soda-colored iDeaPLAY 7" Android  tablet, which was introduced just a few weeks ago by iDeaUSA, is one of the newest products in stores now. This device is joining the fold of tablets that are safer for children to play and learn with not only because it's outer case is built to stand up to the rougher way young ones handle mobile devices (the manufacturer claims this is water and bump resistant) but because of the advanced parental controls it affords.

Key Features of the iDeaPLAY 
  • 7" Capacitive 800 x 400 Display
  • Lightweight at just .57 pounds
  • Android Operating System 4.2
  • Suite of Parental Controls 
  • Wi-fi Enabled
  • COPPA Compliant for Kids Safety & Privacy
  • .3 MP Front-facing Camera
  • SD Card Slot, USB port
  • 4-Hour Battery
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Included in the Box
  • CT720K Tablet
  • Orange Protective Cover 
  • Ear Buds w/ additional pieces for smaller ears
  • Micro USB cable
  • Power Adapter
Comes with a balanced mix of nine educational and entertaining pre-loaded apps including DreamWorks Shrek Forever After. Thousands of additional apps are available for purchase on the iDea Apps Marketplace.
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With an MSRP of $129, the iDeaPLAY 7" Tablet only comes in bright uni-sex orange for now, but hopefully the company will add other color options in the future for all those kids who have another color that's their favorite. This is isn't the least expensive on the market in its category, but for all it offers it is reasonably priced. Lightweight, yet sturdy, it makes it a great candidate for your child to take wherever you go including on family vacations.

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Where to Buy
Widely available online at places like BestBuy.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com and others. Also, this currently may be purchased in-store at Frys, HEB and Schnucks.


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Shrek The Musical on Bluray DVD Review Dreamworks Fox Home Entertainment Release


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If your kids never saw this Tony Award-Winning Musical Show on Broadway, here's your family's chance to own it and watch Shrek The Musical in your living room at home. Just released as a Blu-ray DVD combo and as a DVD  on October 15th by Fox Home Entertainment, this is the real deal based on the original beloved movie Shrek. Seventeen all-new songs are featured along with lots of fun, comedy and a talented cast singing and dancing in some of the most colorful costumes I've ever seen.
The Blu-ray DVD Deluxe Edition comes with fun extras like a Shrek The Musical Songbook with seven sing-alongs and a making of the musical short. It also includes a Digital HD copy that you can instantly stream and download so your busy family can enjoy the movie anywhere: on TV, computer tablet or smartphone. Best of all each disc has a run time of a full 130 minutes of entertainment.

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The news gets even better, though. Shrek fans of all ages are not going to want to miss the latest giveaway package that Fox Home Entertainment is providing to one lucky MommyBlogExpert reader. The prize up for grabs features a total of three new home releases including Shrek The Musical as well as two additional DreamWorks DVD and game combos Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting and Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around. Enter to win this awesome multi-title DreamWorks Giveaway now.

The Shrek the Musical Blu-ray DVD combo has a list price of $29.99 but you can currently save 37% off and buy it for $18.99 hereShrek The Musical DVD lists for $19.98 but is now on sale for $12.99 (35% off) here.  Both are widely available online and instore.

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Kung Fu Panda The Scorpion Sting DVD + Game App New Kids Video Release Review


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Also released on DVD on October 15th by Fox Home Entertainment is Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting in English with Spanish and French subtitles. This new TV series on Nickelodeon won the 2013 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Series and is inspired by the DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda -- the original and sequel -- animated feature film that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.
The personable animal characters kids adore are back -- Po the Panda, along with his Furious Five sidekicks Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Crane and Viper -- for another rip roaring and treacherous adventure. In addition to more than two hours of viewing comprised of seven episodes and the World of DreamWorks Animation special feature, kids will delight in the Scorpion Maze game app that's also included with the DVD.

There's more: I'm thrilled to announce to Kung Fu Panda fans that Fox Home Entertainment is providing one lucky MommyBlogExpert reader with a copy of this new release! Actually, the prize up for grabs features a total of three new DreamWorks home releases including two DVD and game combos Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting and Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around plus a Blu-ray DVD Deluxe Edition of Shrek the Musical. Enter to win this awesome Fox DreamWorks Multi-title Giveaway now.

The Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting DVD + Game App combo has a list price of $14.98 and is widely available online and instore.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Fox Home Entertainment Insider brand ambassador. I received the DVD Game App combo featured to facilitate this movie review post and Fox is providing the prize and shipping for the associated multi-title DreamWorks giveaway. However no payment was received and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Monsters vs Aliens Cloning Around DVD + Game App Kids New Video Release Review


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Just released on DVD on October 15th by Fox Home Entertainment is Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around in English with Spanish and French subtitles. This new Nickeloden TV series, inspired by the original DreamWorks Animation big screen feature, is loaded with non-stop fun and action. In fact, kids can look forward to nearly three hours of entertainment dished out by a cast of wacky characters they'll probably recognize.
Also included is a Digital HD copy of the show to instantly stream and download so your family can enjoy the movie either at home on the TV or computer or on the go on mobile devices like tablets or smartphones. But that's not all, as a bonus, kids also get the game app B.O.B.'s Super Freaky Job to play with their family and friends.

I'm also going to let you in on a little secret that Monsters vs Aliens fans are going to want to know about. Fox Home Entertainment is providing one lucky MommyBlogExpert reader with a copy of this recent release! Actually, the prize up for grabs features a total of three new DreamWorks home releases including two DVD and game app combos Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting and Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around plus a Blu-ray DVD Deluxe Edition of Shrek the Musical. Enter to win this awesome multi-title Fox DreamWorks Giveaway now.

The Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around DVD Game App combo has a list price of $14.98 and is widely available online and instore.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Fox Home Entertainment Insider brand ambassador. I received the DVD Game App combo featured to facilitate this movie review post and Fox is providing the prize and shipping for the associated multi-title DreamWorks movie giveaway. However no payment was received and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.