Join Vtech innovates further with new products
Could the advancement in technology signal the death of imagination in our kids? After all, long gone are the days when keeping a kid entertained included throwing him/her a piece of paper and some pencils to doodle with, or even to amble about in the garden while having a field time checking out the kinds of wildlife that are residing just outside. No sir, kids these days need their Pokemons, PS3s and iPods to remain “docile” in a sense, making a ruckus once their electronic source of entertainment is no long available for whatever reason. Vtech understands this trend, and has made sure that their 2009 line of products won’t bore anyone to sleep, incorporating innovative play that contemporary kids ask for without sacrificing on educational value that moms are always on the lookout for. We’ll take a closer look at those right after the jump.
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Amber Alert GPS introduces GPS 2G device
You can never be too careful these days, considering just how our world has degenerated in a rather alarming manner with all sorts of crimes and evil deeds being reported on the news round the clock. Gone are the days of innocence, where one can sleep in peace without locking the front door of the house. Not to mention the criminal atrocities associated with children by devilish adults, making parenting a more stressful job than it already is. Amber Alert aims to alleviate some of the parents’ fears by introducing their Amber Alert GPS 2G child tracking device which is capable of keeping tabs on the little ones all the time, giving their parents a sense of control and much needed peace of mind.
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The Renewable Energy Experiment Kit
Renewable energy is something that has become an important part of technology, which makes it important to teach the younger generations about it. This isn’t one of those kits that only teaches about solar energy, instead it helps children to compare more than one type of of renewable energy. Allowing for them to see for themselves how well each one works. This experiment kit would be great for any kid that enjoys science and seeing how things work.
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Star Wars Force Trainer
Can’t get enough of George Lucas’ creation? The Star Wars Force Trainer ought to be a toy that not only children will enjoy but adults as well. Remember the early Jedi training that Luke Skywalker had with his lightsaber? Well, this one’s different as it purportedly develops your power of concentration.
The Star Wars Force Trainer is a fantastic leap forward in technology. The headset actually measures your brainwaves – brainwaves you will learn how to control. Seriously, your brainwaves will lift the ball in the Star Wars Force Trainer device (well, technically air will, but the strength of your brainwaves will control the power of the air). Using dry sensor technology, the Force Trainer can determine the differences between the alpha, beta, gamma and delta waves present in your brain. You can control these different brain ‘states’ by using your ability to focus and to concentrate. A micro-chip inside the Force Trainer then uses an algorithm to figure out which brain state you are in and then decides how to raise or lower the ball based on that state.
Sounds almost like magic, but there really isn’t anything more than modern technology at work here. The Star Wars Force Trainer can be yours for $119.99 a pop.
Preschooler’s Digital Camera
Forget about big boys’ toys – this one is for the kids. This little digital camera will not only be able to capture favorite memories from the eyes of your little one, it was also built tough to withstand the rigors of being a child’s toy.
Housed in a thick plastic case with sold, rubber handholds that provide a sure grip for an entire hand (versus just using the fingers), the camera has a 0.3 MP image sensor that takes both 640 x 480 resolution pictures and 320 x 240 resolution videos. It has a fixed-focus lens, so children simply line up a shot and press the button; images are shown on its 1″ color display. It can store up to 150 JPEG pictures and 3 1/2 minutes of AVI video on its 16 MB memory, which can be downloaded to a computer running Windows via the included USB cable.
Each $59.95 purchase comes with relevant software used for image editing once your kid is done, and it will be powered by a quartet of AA batteries. Don’t worry about Junior breaking your DSLR now after getting him this!
Night vision goggles ought to be fun
Watched enough spy movies to come to a conclusion that night vision googles is one essential tool that no covert operative should go without? You can now re-enact your own spy theatrics with this pair of Night Vision Goggles. It allows you (and your kids who obviously want to have a go at it) to view up to 15 meters ahead even in pitch black darkness. Just make sure that there isn’t going to be any sudden flashes of light lest you end up dazed. The Night Vision Goggles will work using infra-red light and at full power the light is still barely visible to the naked eye. They are pretty expensive at £99.99 a pop for a kid’s toy though, so be careful with this when playing.
Nickelodeon Dell Inspiron Mini targets kids
If the Disney Asus netbooks weren’t something you could see your kids using, you might like the Dell Inspiron Mini designed for kids. These seem to be better suited for an age range slightly older than the Disney Asus. Plus it will allow for you to not only compare looks between the laptops, but also choose the one you’re going to trust the most. All the while not having to sacrifice portability, since both are small designs.
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Lego Wind-Up Dynamo Torch
Everyone has had their days where they’d love nothing more than to pick up the toys that they loved so much as a kid and just kill an afternoon. Which makes me think that this Lego Dynamo Torch will be just as much of a hit among Lego loving adults as it will kids who are currently building various things with Legos. Even better than it being a Lego themed flashlight is that it’s eco-friendly on top of it.
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