Electronic gadgets are the main causes of eye problems in children. Overuse of mobile phones, tablets or laptops results in the drying up of the fluid in the eyes, a burning sensation, and certain eye infections. It can also lead to behavioural and learning difficulties, such as inattention, impulsivity, and poor short-term memory. But, let’s face it: this is the age of technology and it is difficult to keep them away from gadgets. Parents can certainly take measures to limit their exposure and make sure their child is watching good-quality educational content.
A thoughtful device is Honor’s Pad X8a Kids Edition, a large-size entertainment tablet that is intended for young learners. Personally I recommend tablets to parents because these devices allow kids to read books, watch shows, and play games. Honor Pad X8a’s 11-inch large screen features a 90Hz high refresh rate and multi-fold eye protection technology. It weighs under a half kg and has a metal unibody design that is sturdy and comfortable to use. To ensure that the tablet can handle your child’s playful nature, it has been made to be shockproof and can withstand drops and bumps. It is also certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light and flicker-free eye comfort mode and effectively reduces eye fatigue.
The tablet is offered in a sole Wi-Fi version (no cellular versions available) and is included with a kids protective case and a drawing stick; a Doodle Pen that children can use to sketch and write on the screen like a real pencil. It comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, there is 4GB RAM (two memory slots available) and 128GB of internal storage, which you can choose to expand by up to 1TB using a MicroSD card. It is powered by MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14) that makes overall running smooth. Its quad amplitude speakers deliver crystal clear audio. Plus, it is equipped with 5MP sensors at the front and back.
The built-in 8300mAh battery is supportive for online courses or e-book reading. Once fully charged, it can stay on for 56 days and play cartoons for about 14 hours. Thanks to Family Link, parents are given full control over their children’s tablets. This enables parents to set screen time limits, lock the device, manage app downloads, and track their children’s location from their phones. The tablet is also pre-installed with Google Kids Space for children to learn and play.
While there is Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab especially for the younger audience, I see a couple of points in Honor’s favour. One, it is a kids-only device and from the construction of it to the content it supports, is intended for them. Two, its large display with clear visuals will not be a cause of concern for parents. Three, it offers engaging educational content and child-friendly features. Four, it is affordable and most Indian parents will find it enticing.
Most importantly, Honor Pad X8a Kids Edition is ideal for safe and fun learning experiences.
SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 11-inch LCD IPS display
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
Operating system: MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
Memory & storage: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
Battery: 8300mAh battery
Estimated street price: Rs 13,999
