Fuhu is certainly working hard to dominate the tablet market for kids niche. Not long after introducing the $200 Nabi 2, which has been remarkably well received and won several awards in the press, they announced a new Android tablet. This one is targeted at even younger kids than the Nabi 2 and is called the Nabi Jr. for just $99 bucks. This little 5-inch tablet sports much more modest internals than the Tegra 3 powered Nabi 2, but will probably better satisfy the needs of its target audience. This toddler targeted tablet includes a host of special software features that make it stand out from your basic Android tablet (and even has more on the way in the future). Here's a breakdown of features and specs: Ships with the Wings Adaptive Learning System, (which is an educational software package that teaches kids the three Rs starting at a pre-K level) The tablet also comes with a kid-friendly app store preinstalled Parents also side-load the Amazon Appstore for a larger software selection if they choose Runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich Includes the same durable red bumper found on the Nabi 2 5-inch display - 800 x 480 screen resolution (which will likely be easier for smaller kids to hold) It includes dual cameras and the front camera even rotates Although it will be unavailable at first, Fuhu intends to release what they call Toyccessories. These add-ons will include a cash-register, a karaoke machine, and a nabi Pet that responds to how your children treat it. (Fuhu is also planning to introduce a baby monitor that parents can view using their Android phone, complete with infrared night vision, a zoom function, and a sound level indicator) The tablet uses the OG dual-core Tegra processor Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are included as well. The Nabi Jr is planned to launch mid-December at $99 for the 4GB version, or $129 for a 16GB version. If you beat us to it, please share a link in this thread if you find it at any retailers. Source: Engadget
