The VTech InnoTab 3S and InnoTab 3 were both released in 2013. VTech InnoTab 3S is a learning tablet for kids with WiFi while you may consider the InnoTab 3 for your kids’ first learning tablet since it doesn’t come with a WiFi access.
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InnoTab 3S vs Innotab 3
The VTech InnoTab 3S and InnoTab 3 were both released in 2013. Although you may consider the InnoTab 3S as the WiFi version of InnoTab 3, there are slight differences between the two tablets for kids. Based on the comparison tablet from the VTech website, here are the feature face-off of InnoTab 3S vs InnoTab 3.
| Parameters | InnoTab 3S | InnoTab 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 5-inch | 4.3-inch |
| Memory | 4GB On-Board Expandable up to 32GB SD Card | 2GB On-Board Expandable up to 32GB SD Card |
| Wi-FI | Yes | No |
| Motion Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating Camera and Video Recorder | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Resolution | 2MP | 2MP |
| Rechargable Battery Pack with AC Adaptor Included | Included, a $34.99 value | No |
| Wi-Fi Wish List Maker | Yes | No |
| MP3 Player | Yes | Yes |
| Kid-Safe Browser | Yes | No |
| Wirelessly Exchange Secured Text Messages and Stickers with Peers | Yes | No |
| Exchange Secured Text Messages and Stickers with iPhone® and Android™ Smart Phones | Yes | No |
| Number of Built-In Apps | 19 | 15 |
| Play Your Own Video | Yes | Yes |
| D-Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $99.99 | $69.99 |
| Customer Reviews | 2.5 Out of 5 Stars from 6 Customers | 4.2 out of 5 Stars from 46 Customers |
The InnoTab 3S is an upgrade of the highly successful VTech InnoTab 2S. Its small screen and overall design is more appropriate for younger kids. But priced at less than $100, the InnoTab 3S is hard to overlook. With a fun design, the InnoTab 3S makes a popular choice as a first tablet for kids. Its price definitely makes parents consider it over the more expensive models. The InnoTab 3S features a 5-inch touch screen, a 2-megapixel rotating camera, built-in microphone, headphone jack, and four different media players: an e-book reader, MP3 music player, photo viewer, and video player.
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The InnoTab 3S learning tablet comes with 19 pre-installed apps such as Art Studio, Magical Bean Stalk game, H2O Go! Game, calculator, clock, calendar, friends list, notes, etc. Cartridges costs around $25 and the downloadable apps range in price from $3-$7.
VTech Kid Safe Web Browsing
The InnoTab 3S tablet for kids with WiFi can download apps via the internet through VTech’s Learning Lodge and sync to a PC wirelessly. No need to worry about your child accessing inappropriate content because VTech claims it’s safe for kids. InnoTab 3S’ web browser allows access to age-appropriate websites – such as Nick Jr, CBeebies and Time For Kids – vetted by VTech’s educational. Parents may also add additional websites, giving them control over what sites their child can access. The parental control feature is password protected to ensure children can’t add websites without their parents’ permission. The InnoTab 3S features a “wish list” maker where kids can find apps and add them to their wish list they can send to their parents for approval and purchase.
VTech Kid Connect
Via the Kid Connect app gives children the ability to send personalized voice messages, additional emoticons and animated stickers as well as photos and drawings from their InnoTab 3S to tablet or smartphone with the Kid Connect app installed. The Kid Connect app can be downloaded in both in Apple AppStore and Google Play.
Final Thoughts
So, when deciding which tablet to buy, consider your personal requirements such as the following:
- Is WiFi connectivity for downloading important for you?
- Would you prefer a larger screen?
- Is price an important consideration?
Personally, I think the InnoTab 3S offers more value for money since it has a larger screen, more storage space, has WiFi and rechargeable battery included out-of-the-box. But as you can see in the reviews from Amazon, the InnoTab 3 gets a higher rating than the InnoTab 3S. They don’t mind the lack of WiFi capabilities of the cheaper InnoTab 3 tablet for kids.
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