Tech Talk: big tablets and apps to help make finding things easier

Tablets and apps are the topic of discussion in today's Tech Talk segment.  Check out what tech guru Andy Taylor had to say:

NOW THAT'S A TABLET - NABI BIG TAB 24 SCORES BIG

There has been much excitement over the past year for tablets which are thin, powerful and have impressive screen size. Productivity has been one of the key features in many of these tablets which not only varied in screen size but also price. We also recently have seen some great looking tablets geared at children with tools built in for both education, learning tools and entertainment such as games and videos geared at those age groups that could essentially "grow" with the child. Not too long ago on our segments at KMSB Fox 11, last year we looked at the Nabi Jr Nick Jr Edition tablet which featured strong bumpers and an easy to use interface designed for a younger user.  The Folks at Nabi sent me over the Nabi Big Tab 24 to take a look at last week.

Many companies always look to how they can make the experience for the user better and that is exactly what Nabi has accomplished with its amazing Nabi Big Tab 24. On first look, you may want to chuckle a little with this enormous tablet that is not only designed for the young user but also for the entire family to use. Measuring a stunning 23.6" in viewable screen size the Nabi Big Tab 24 is the largest in the Big Tab line which currently also includes a Big Tab 20. The screen on the Nabi Big Tab 24 is HUGE! I was tempted to take it to the nearest coffee shop and sit next to somebody on a 10" tablet, comment on how nice their tablet looked and then take mine out of a bag just to see their look of surprise. Problem is I couldn't find anything it would fit in. No problem to carry though as the Nabi Big Tab 24 comes with a removable metal frame that can be used to carry this gigantic tablet from room to room.

What I truly love about this multi-touch display tablet is that it can be used by the entire family for game play and education together. The tablet can be propped up in its frame as a stand or laid flat on the ground or a tabletop and used for multiplayer fun. The Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS features the Nabi OS Overlay and allows for some real fun, parent approved and great learning apps and comes bundled with a huge assortment to choose from, over 400.

The Nabi Big Tab 24 can become the center of digital entertainment for the entire family. An internal battery can be used with about 30 min of life however it's best to be used with the included power cord. The Nabi Big Tab 24 is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra Quad Core Processor. Operating RAM is 2GB with 16GB of Storage and also features a 13MP front facing camera with 720p Video Capture.

No need for consoles, the Nabi Big Tab 24 with 1920x1080 16:9 widescreen also allows for the viewing of movies and with parent approval access to the internet. A Kid Mode allows for safe game play and even chores list from the parent while a Parent mode can allow for a full android experience. If you have been searching for a tablet solution the entire family can use and have the portability to move this from room to room, the Nabi Big Tab 24 is a wonderful choice. A suggested retail price of $499, I've seen this available for as low as $399 from major retailers such as Best Buy. For more information take a look at http://www.nabitablet.com  

TILE NOW AVAILABLE IN RETAIL

If there is any product I can honestly say I use almost every day, it would be the Tile from TheTileApp. While some users might not feel it a device used daily, when needed it is a great digital companion. Tile is a small footprint device which can be attached to virtually anything and when needed, summoned from a smart phone or tablet via Bluetooth. There is no recharge or connection to a port needed, the battery in the tile which is designed to last for about a year does its job, waiting until lost to be found. I tend to misplace my keys many times a week and turning to the easy to use app and sending a tone can actually make it fun in my frustration.

The New Tile devices can now be used to locate your phone within 100ft even with the ringer off. So if you have the keys but are missing the phone or paired tablet, pressing the E on the Tile Device can send a signal to your phone!  Another wonderful feature of the Tile is its ability to use the network of Tiles to report a location on a Tile when reported missing. A Story on TheTileApp website tells the tale of a man whose vehicle was stolen but located 112 miles away using the community find feature.

When Tile first appeared, the product was only available online through http://www.thetileapp.com  and still can be purchased through the site. Now, those needing this device like I did can purchase it at The Apple Store, Target or T-Mobile Stores. The Retail for about $25 and Target even offered a 4 Pack for a savings, priced at $69 so everybody in a family of four could have one.   

For more Information check out http://www.thetileapp.com

Andy Taylor serves as Tech Correspondent to Fox 11 KMSB Daybreak. Please feel free to drop an email with comments, tips and questions to andy@techtalkradio.com. Be sure to visit the website at http://www.techtalkradio.com for videos, stories, news on technology and interviews.

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