Endowed of a larger screen than her sisters, with a size of 7 inches, the Storio Max also has some nice features. Running on an Android version with an overlay Vtech, it is also faster than previous versions and responsive with its capacitive screen. For proof, one finger swipe will launch an activity and the reaction time between the screens are very significantly reduced. The interface remains the same by cons, but it was agreed that we were dealing with a very intuitive system for even the youngest. A flap is attached on each side to completely close the tablet, protecting the screen from knocks and shocks. By cons, this valve is not fixed, which means that it sentrouvre easily in a bag or even falling. The tablet has covered dune edges non-slip surface, much like gum that lon also found on the cover. I have not understood immediately usefulness but it turns out what helps keep standing for eg comfortably watch movies or cartoons. To allow convenient use of the tablet, this flap is folded to the back but if you just do not laimez, it can easily be detached by an adult with the latches at the rear of the tablet. Other details on the back of the device, a handle folds for easy transport and stylus fixed in a notch. The camera, useful for taking photos or filming short videos, switch to washing to make self-portraits, or towards the back to capture the environment of your child.
The mode "Guest"
As long as you naurez not saved on the tablet lExplora Park, the only mode that will be accessible to your child will be the "Guest" mode. Moreover, it is important to note that the child and dinformer all activities he will unfortunately not be saved.
User mode after recording
The tablet repeatedly invites your child to save it on lExplora Park help of a adult. Why? Simply because it's the easiest way to get content for the device, whether stories, music, cartoons and games. So just follow the guide by clicking on the icon "senregistrer now." This will allow you to select among your box and WiFi connections available dentrer WEP key allowing the tablet sauthentifier the home network. Once the tablet connected on Wifi from home, you can create an account "parent" on lExplora Park (or connect to one you already have if you have connected other toys Vtech) and save this new acquisition. By performing this registration, you get 2 free downloads being made among a selection of content from the Store. I make it clear "from a selection of content," because if you thought getting a free license game, a dune cartridge movie animation or the equivalent dematerialized sold commercially, you can scratch! I say this because, of course, this is just the first thing i tried ^^
By connecting the tablet to WiFi network and lenregistrant on lexplora Park, you allow your child to have a session with his name on its Storio. Thus, applications that nétaient not available without internet connection or mode "Guest" finally open their doors. This is precisely the case with lExplora Park, of course, but also the internet browser that allows your child to browse websites selected by Vtech but also yourself by saving them in the parental mode. This browser is as page bookmarks from your computer, not giving your child the option of clicking on the presented sites. So, impossible for him dentrer another address or wander unattended on the canvas. This is therefore particularly restrictions, but also tranquilizer for the parent can leave a child unattended with the tablet, without risk to go find the incriminating sites.
Parental Mode
This is lantre parent, a secure module and accessible only by a password you have chosen yourself. So, this is here that you decide what your child can and especially can not, do on its tablet. We thus find the management of websites that it can consult the wishes of applications that it wants you download it, updating the tablet software or the locking preventing the removal of audio content, photos and videos.
Loading personal content
It is entirely possible to load specific content, such as photos, music or videos on the Storio Max tablet. For this, it is imperative you a micro SD card, such as those which are used in almost all the current high-tech objects (camera, camcorders, phones, drones, mp3 player) Select your personal files on your PC and save them to the micro SD card by preparing small files to facilitate the organization of this external memory. You can then slide the card into the slot on the right side of the shelf (behind a small silicone cache). The photos and videos will consult through The application "Photo Album" (which should be renamed Vtech media or something like that) and music in lappli "Music". Videos Why do not they just join The application "Videos"? No idea !! ^^
DAfter my tests, it turns out that the tablet is prepared to play videos in mp4 to avi but not. Also, it is compatible with music in MP3 and jpeg photographs and images.
The Max Storio face the previous models in the range
If the camera, the available content, or interface Nont not much changed, this is mainly the screen size remains the real asset of this new Storio. Moreover, unlike the others who kept a resistive screen for several years, Vtech going one step forward by offering a tablet with a capacitive screen, much more pleasant to use, especially for children already followers of the iPad and smartphones. A better processor running Android system and provide this device a certain fluidity in the passages of a screen to another, and responsiveness, even lorsquon simply touches an icon.
Games cartridges "old" Storio models are compatible with the new Storio Max. However, as with dun dune largest and highest resolution screen, the tablet will download another version of the game cartridge for better gaming experience for your child. Therefore, remember to connect the tablet to WiFi if you want this update is done correctly. To follow the schedule made game cartridges compatible with Storio Max, follow this link: [...])
Verdict
The Storio Max is a very good alternative to buying an iPad for a young child. This new 7 inch screen is perfect because the tablet is still nomadic and light, without that toddlers do sabiment eyes sticking their nose on it. When speaking of Android system, people simaginent immediately that this tablet accesses the Google Play and is it possible to install all kinds of applications of the blind but this is unfortunately not the case. The one and only store available for Storio Max is the one specific to the brand with VTech, the key, the content compatible with this product range. Damage, however quau time of unpacking of the tablet, and without setting or internet connection, the child na unfortunately not much to have fun. This is my major disappointment, especially the few pre-recorded content are just demos and the cartridge contains, in turn, pubs. By cons, it can however take control interface, even in the "Guest". The pen, which could prove to be convenient to navigate the activities but also to draw in the activity "Creativity", turns out difficult of use. Indeed, one might think that the screen responds poorly because lorsquon trying to draw simple lines, the pen creates hatching and stippling. However, testing the same application, this time, a stylus "Bamboo Pen" is perfectly traces the desired traits, ny evidence that screen is for nothing. As my son uses his finger to browse its tablet, the stylus is not really a problem, but WHEN IT needs it dun I certainly put myself in a trade mark quest adapted to replace it.
Conclusion
(+) Rechargeable Battery AC. Very responsive and intuitive tablet. Comfortable 7-inch screen.
(-) Downloadable Content still poor and a bit pricey. The stylus does not interact well.
