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Ready to unwind and pass a little time? Check out a Playaway Launchpad filled with apps that are a great way to relax, relieve stress, challenge your skills, and play against your own high scores!

Discover a new world of mobile technology with Playaway Launchpad Tablets. Pre-loaded with content for Children (orange case) and Young Adults (grey case). Designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and 100% secure, Launchpad tablets are made to be passed from one set of hands to the next. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Get access to powerful content is as simple as turning on each device — anytime, anywhere.

Children’s Launchpad

Pre-loaded with high-quality, ad-free learning apps and immediately ready to circulate, every Launchpad is durable enough to move from the hands of one little explorer to the next.

Features

• Durable protective bumper
• Secure and locked down
• 7″ high-definition touch screen
• External speaker
• Android OS
• USB/AC Power Adapter
• Includes shelf-ready circulation case
• Avatar builder lets kids design their own personal explorer
• Discovery Points reward game play and can be used to purchase virtual accessories.
• Information console gives parents and educators analytics about time spent on tablet.
• One-touch reset makes it easy to pass from one explorer to the next.

Young Adult Launchpad

The first-ever secure, pre-loaded tablet designed for circulation now includes an experience for young adults and adults.

Always shelf ready – One touch reset means no fuss maintenance required.
Intuitive experience – Easy for patrons to navigate and use regardless of age or technical ability.

Features

• Secure and locked down
• Durable protective bumper
• 7″ high-definition touch screen
• NEW Double tempered glass
• Android OS
• NEW Quad core processor
• NEW Reinforced USB Cord
• AC Power Adapter
• External speaker and universal audio jack
• Includes shelf-ready circulation case
• The customizable interface allows young adults and adults to personalize each tablet by the changing background color and personal icon.
• User-friendly features include the ability to adjust screen brightness, change app badge size, and enable text-to-speech for audio support while navigating the Launchpad experience
• Every Launchpad for young adults and adults is also pre-loaded with a Pack Booster with productivity tools and bonus brain games.

Tablet Checkout

Patrons can check out one tablet at a time. Tablets can be checked out for one week at a time. The case includes one Playaway Launchpad Tablet filled with apps, one switching AC/DC power adapter, and one USB power cord. Playaway Launchpads must be returned charged and with all included contents. Late fee is $1/day.

Replacement Costs if Lost/Damaged

Launchpad       $150
Bumper               $10
Adapter               $10
Cord                     $10
Case                     $10