CES 2014: Shrek studio DreamWorks creates DreamTab, an Android tablet for kids

Eight and 12-inch devices combine movies and education.
The trend of children using mobiles could become a lot more common, as DreamWorks partners with kids' product creator Fuhu to create the Android-powered DreamTab.
The animation studio is responsible for huge movies including Shrek andMadagascar, and believes combining technology and filmmaking has made the eight and 12-inch tablets unique.
Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu, said: "Similar to the entrepreneurial nature of Fuhu, there is a founder-led spirit of innovation at DreamWorks Animation which permeates the studio and inspires them to create compelling content, regardless of the medium. They are true experts in crafting exceptional family entertainment with a unique understanding of and passion for technology."
The DreamTab has been co-developed by the company and goes beyond a content deal. The devices promise to offer:
* Fuhu's Wings Learning System education – reading, writing, maths – service
* Parental controls, which allow adults to set time limits, virtual currency, locks and syncs with their own devices
* Video art lessons with DreamWorks animators, the likes of who have been responsible for Shrek and Kung Fu Panda
* Nabi Play – home to children's shows from DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Disney and Cartoon Network
* A dedicated app store for apps, games, music, films, e-books and more
* NFC
* Android Kit Kat
* 16GB and 32GB memory
* Cloud sync
Jim Mainard, head of digital strategy, DreamWorks Animation, added: "Fuhu grabbed our attention when they came on the market because they single-handedly made a quantum leap forward in revolutionising the kids tech space; as their company grew, we saw an incredible opportunity to join with them to take the overall tablet experience to a whole new level
"The DreamTab posed a compelling challenge not only to our filmmakers and artists to create content for this new medium, but also for our engineers and innovators who worked hand-in-hand with the Fuhu team to develop the consumer-facing side of this groundbreaking technology."
DreamTab will be showcased at CES this week and released in spring.

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