Back to school time is almost here, and so too the need for
back to school supplies. More than just pens and pencils,
today's students, and my daughters, need laptops and PCs
and smartphones. These things can really add up.
So, what's a budget conscious mom to do?
Well, back with us is Elizabeth Little of iRULU technologies,
here to give us some great tips on finding the right technology
without spending a fortune. I love when you come in the
studio. Welcome back.
Thank you you, Julie. You always have such great ideas
and I'm one of those moms that's really intimidated when it comes
to buying technology. I'm always thinking I'm going to
overspend, or get the wrong thing.
What's some advice you could give me and other moms out
there? Well, Julie, you're not alone
with this concern and I recommend first understanding
how your child is going to use the technology, so you can
decide what type of product to buy them, whether it be a tablet
or a hybrid. Then, compare between features,
such as screen quality and processing power.
You'd be surprised how far your money goes these days.
At iRULU we sell tablets and smart phones for under $100.
Every time you say it, I'm just blown away by that.
You know, and our kids are always on the move.
What are the features that you'd recommend for parents to look
for. Look for something that's slim
and lightweight so it's easy to take with them, and consider
durability as well, because the reality is it's going to be
getting tossed into a backpack. Also, kids on the move are
reading on the bus, and they're reading in your car, so make
sure the screen is large and clear enough to read without
hurting their eyes. Great advice.
Now, let's talk about tablets. What are the types of things
parents should be looking for in a tablet?
Well, Julie, today I brought in a couple of my favorites.
Oh good. They're both priced at a price
point that is not going to break the back to school budget.
For those of you who are new to iRULU, we've been selling
millions of tablets and smart phones since 2010.
Every item we sell is backed by a one year hassle free
guarantee. Oh, that's so important.
Yes. Alright, so take me through
these two you've got here. The first one is called the X-1
Pro Lighting Tablet. I recommend a tablet if your kid
is using technology to surf the web for educational information,
or use apps. The Pro Lightning has everything
they need for that. It has a great IPS touch screen.
It's really fast and responsive and clear.
What kids love about that tablet is that it lets them have fun
when their homework is done. The Octocore processor is so
fast that they can use it to play 3-D games.
Wow. And it has Bluetooth built in,
so it can control wireless gaming controls, as well as
Bluetooth speakers. Great.
Now, tell me about the hybrid. I recommend, Julie, a hybrid,
for kids who are going to be using a keyboard a lot.
Good to know. Or doing more complex processing
tasks like image editing. A hybrid combines the power of a
laptop with the portability of a tablet, so they're really great.
This one is our 8.9" hybrid. It has bright responsive touch
screen. It's powered by Windows, and an
Intel processor, and what that does is it makes it really fast
and easy to multitask, as well as switch between apps and
programs when you're using it. This device is also packed with
the programs that kids need for school, like Office 365, and
it's built to be on the go. This keyboard is built into a
protective cover that doubles as a stand.
Okay. And the entire thing weighs only
a pound and a half. That is cool.
That's perfect. And both of these tablets cost
only $99. Every time you say that, I can't
believe it. Alright, now, you've got to take
me over to these smart phones because I have an 11-year-old
and that's a concern. I don't want to overspend, and I
don't want to get the wrong thing.
So, advice on these for parents. As you can probably relate, a
smartphone is going to become your kids constant companion
once they have it, so make sure you buy something they're going
to love using for years. What they're going to use it
for, besides keeping in touch with you, is texting their
friends, taking pictures, and using social media.
This is the Vue 1S. It's beautiful.
It has everything that a kid could need.
It has a 5" HD screen with great clarity.
It has powerful front and rear camera and generous storage for
all of the pictures and videos they take.
And parents love fingerprint recognition technology.
Yes. Because that keeps the device
safe if it should get lost or stolen, and what's even better,
Julie, is that all iRULU phones are sold unlocked so that means
you can set it up with your current provider without paying
a costly contract. Wonderful.
Now, you've got some special promo for our viewers, right?
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TBA20, you're doing that for our viewers.
Thanks you so much. Absolutely.
And parents find these devices where?
iRULU.com, Amazon, ebay, and newegg.
So fantastic. So great to have you in the
studio again. You always have such goodies for
us. I love when you come by.
Being a mom of two, I always get such great advice.
Thanks. Great to see you Elizabeth.
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