Kiddie “BlackBerry-like” toy incoming…
By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 at 6:48 PM PST In Hardware
A number of sources are reporting on a new device coming from a company called Leapfrog, which is not dissimilar to a BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) – but is actually a TOY for KIDS. Imagine such craziness!
The device allows kids to message a virtual puppy – called Scout – inside the device, and I’m sure, enjoy riveting conversations. The idea behind it is a good one, well actually more than one:
- Allow kids to get used to using the interface of such devices (for they surely are the future)
- Allow kids to play safely without going online (it’s a purely offline unit)
- Stop kids mashing your gadgets
The device is larger than a BlackBerry (or other smartphone of your choosing), and presumably ruggedised for when Timmy decides he doesn’t like it, and bangs it against something hard (like your head) repeatedly.
If somehow I can get one, I’ll review it soon. Should be on sale in the UK in the Spring for somewhere around £20-30…!
[Story via CNET.com / Image via CNET.com via Leapfrog]
