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A number of sources are reporting on a new device coming from a company called Leapfrog, which is not dissimilar to a BlackBerry – 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]
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Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
