"Kid tablets are a great idea, but the problem is that kids know they aren't the same as Mom and Dad's. Verizon is changing the game in that department with its just-released GizmoTab ($80 with new two-year activation, $250 on its own). The Android-powered tablet is designed specifically for kids ages 3 to 8 and comes packed with 300 apps for kids in the target audience. We're talking Sesame Street and Peanuts characters, as well as Toca Boca apps. The apps are organized by 'islands' so kids feel like they're playing a game as soon as the tablet is turned on.
"But it's the parent controls that have me hooked. In addition to managing the amount of time a tot can spend on the device on a given day, parents can assign time goals for educational apps that reward kids with more time using 'play' apps. As kids mature, parents can also white list additional apps that can be downloaded onto the device." — Rebecca Gruber, senior content director, Moms
