VTech®'s New Learning App Tablet InnoTab® 2S Available for Pre-Order Now

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech Electronics North America, LLC (http://vtechkids.com/) announced today that the company's innovative InnoTab^® 2S Learning App Tablet (InnoTab 2S) is now available for pre-order at all major retailers and VTechKids.com. The InnoTab 2S, the latest addition to VTech's ever-expanding high-quality platform line, puts kids at the forefront of technology with the availability of a secure Wi-Fi connection to VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator® downloadable content. The tablet has all of the great features of the InnoTab 2, and it is the only Wi-Fi enabled children's tablet on the market today equipped with learning games, music, videos and more that retails under $100.00.

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InnoTab 2S is a multi-media tablet with a 5 inch touch screen that keeps kids between the ages of 3 and 9 entertained and engaged while they learn. With a sleek design and new high-tech features, the InnoTab 2S gives kids their own touch-screen tablet equipped with free on-board activities to get them started, and a new rotatable digital camera and video recorder.

"VTech continuously aims to develop educational toys for children that stimulate learning and provide them with the most advanced and innovative technologies," said William To, President of VTech Electronics North America. "With Wi-Fi capabilities, the InnoTab 2S allows parents to download engaging content safely and with ease through a cordless connection to the computer, and they can rest assured the content is age-appropriate, educational and fun because they are downloading it from our Learning Lodge Navigator."

The InnoTab 2S offers a secure wireless connection to the Learning Lodge Navigator downloadable content so kids can choose from hundreds of apps to download for more fun and learning. Kids also receive built-in value with VTech's InnoTab 2S purchase, as it comes equipped with one tilt sensor game, one augmented reality game, one e-book, art studio app, notes app, friends list, calendar and calculator to get started.

Key Product Features

• Secure Wi-Fi Connection: A secure wireless connection to VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator downloadable content allows parents to easily transfer games, e-books, music, videos and more to the device when in a Wi-Fi hotspot location.
• Wish List Maker Empowers Kids to Choose Their Favorite Downloads: With just a few clicks, kids can use the on-board Wish List Maker to choose which apps, games, music and other downloads they would like to add.  This list is sent to their parent's smartphone, tablet or computer for confirmation and purchase. Once purchased, the downloadable content is sent immediately to the kids' InnoTab 2S via a secure Wi-Fi connection. Simple, fun and easy!
• Rotatable camera for memory capture: Features a new rotatable digital camera and video recorder that allows kids to capture memories of themselves or their friends
• Hundreds of apps for download: Kids can engage with their favorite licensed characters by downloading one of more than 200 apps, including games, e-books, videos and much more that teach kids reading, logic, problem solving, music, creativity, and more from the Learning Lodge Navigator. There will be over 300 educational apps to choose from this holiday season.
• Expanded memory: With 2GB onboard memory and expandable SD card slot available to accommodate SD cards up to 32 GB, the InnoTab 2S will keep your child endlessly engaged
• Comes with FREE on-board activities: Receive built-in value with your InnoTab 2S purchase, including: InnoTab 2S Read, Play & Create cartridge with "What's That Noise?" e-book, "Alien Rescue" motion sensor game, and Color & Pop creative app. "Face Race" motion sensor game, art studio app, notes app, friends list, calendar and calculator are also included. The InnoTab 2S also comes equipped with two free downloads on the Learning Lodge Navigator. Additional downloadable content is sold separately at VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator website.
• Customizable: Enables kids (up to four users) to personalize the InnoTab 2S by creating their own user name and avatar, a voice greeting, typed greeting and photo wallpaper

Pre-Order

VTech's InnoTab 2S is available for pre-order now at all major retailers and VTechKids.com for a suggested retail price of $99.99.

The InnoTab 2S will be available at all major retail locations and at www.vtechkids.com late October.

About VTech

VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) category and the award-winning V.Smile TV Learning System, is a world leader of age-appropriate learning toys. Since 1980, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development, from birth to preteen, through fun and smart play.

VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. VTech Electronics Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

For more information on VTech's additional product lines, visit www.VTechKids.com, www.facebook.com/VTechtoys on Facebook, or follow @VTechToys on Twitter.

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