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Oregon Scientific has released their newest Android 4.2 tablet ‘MEEP! X2′ which is designed specially for kids. This drop-proof and knock-proof tablet comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual cameras (front & back), Parental Control feature, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI output port and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The MEEP! X2 is available now via Toys R Us for $149.99. [Product Page]

Oregon Scientific is preparing to release their newest Android 4.0 tablet ‘MEEP!’ which is designed specially for kids. Protected by a durable silicon cover, the tablet packs a 7.0-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 1.0GHz Cortex-A8 processor, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 0.3MP front-facing camera, Yahoo! Kids, Parental Control feature, WiFi, a mini-HDMI port, a 2000mAh Li-ion battery and runs on Android 4.0 ICS OS. The MEEP! will be available from April 26th via Toys ‘R’ Us for 14,999 Yen (about $151) in orange, pink and blue color options. [Product Page]

Now here’s a unique take on the seemingly unending supply of action sports cams hitting the market. Oregon Scientific’s ATC Chameleon packs a pair of adjustable lenses on the front and back of the camera with 110-degree fields of view. So athletes can share what’s happening behind the camera, as well as what’s in front. More »

For all the enthusiasm Oregon Scientific put into launching (and naming) its MEEP! tablet, the company has been a bit timid about getting the kid-friendly Android device into the market — we’re just seeing it go on sale eight months after it was first shown to the world. Now that the slate is here, it may be worth the patience from parents. The 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 chip, 512MB of RAM, 800 x 480 screen and 4GB of storage won’t have the adults regretting their Kindle Fire purchases, but the MEEP! does come in a smash-resistant form with remote parental control and an allowance-based store that lets kids ‘buy’ apps with virtual coins. Oregon helps its case through the use of Ice Cream Sandwich, preloaded games like Angry Birds and a raft of accessories for games and music. The $150 asking price is just low enough that we can see a few families starting their youngest technophiles on a MEEP! before graduating them to bigger, badder tablets with less punctuation in the name.

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So your little one also wants to be like daddy and mummy, craving for a tablet of his or her own and throwing a tantrum that would even irritate the ears of Zeus on Mt. Olympus, what do you as a parent do? Do you give in, or do you place your foot down and show your kid just who is boss? Well, for folks who feel that it is time for their kids to have a tablet of their own, here we are with the MEEP! tablet from Oregon Scientific.

The MEEP! tablet will carry with it cutting edge technology, durability, and interactive content, all crammed into a design which was specially formulated just for kids in addition to being accompanied by a full line of action-packed accessories. Sporting a 7-inch display, the MEEP! tablet will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (no idea on whether there will be a Jelly Bean update on the way or not), carrying with it Wi-Fi connectivity while ensuring it remains the most rugged and durable tablet on the market – for kids, at least.

Games, books, videos and apps that are available in the MEEP! store have all been certified to be kid-friendly by Oregon Scientific, where it is either free or can be purchased using MEEP! coins. You can also opt to access Google Play from the Parents Portal to purchase additional content. Other hardware specifications include 4GB of internal storage and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes, in addition to to an integrated front-facing camera and HDMI connectivity.

Just how much will the MEEP! tablet cost? Well, we do know that it is specially geared for kids who are aged 6 and above, and is currently available at mass market retailers and online stores, retailing for $149.99 a pop. It will not come with its fair share of accessories right out of the box as you will need to fork out money for those. At least it is packed with a charger, a USB cable and a quick start guide to help you use it right there and then without missing a beat.

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