Fisher-Price Electronics for Pre-Schoolers

By Geoff Duncan May 4, 2006

Toy Maker Fisher-Price can’t stay away from the gadgets any more than the rest of us: the company a plans to roll out a series of Kid-Tough branded “real” electronics for the preschool set, starting off with digital cameras and digital music players available in iconic pink and blue.

The Kid-Tough Digital Camera will feature sturdy handgrips, auto-flash, and a two-eyed viewfinder, making it easier for kids to snap pictures without having to do the one-eye-open, one-eye-closed thing. The camera features a 1.3-inch backlit LCD display enabling kids to instantly see pictures they’ve taken and delete shots (if they like), and kids can use the camera via simple icon-based controls. Pictures are VGA resolution (640 by 480), and the camera has 8 MB of built-in memory and an SD card slot for additional storage. The camera can transfer pictures to the computer via USB, and Fisher-Price says the design is tough and drop-resistant: you can find out for yourself this June when the camera goes on sale for $69.99.

Fisher-Price’s FP3 music player sports a simple interface with big buttons and visual icons, and will come pre-loaded with six songs and two stories: Fisher-Proce says hundreds of more songs and stories available for download from a forthcoming Fisher-Price Song & Story Online Store, or can be transferred from owners’ CDs. With little ones’ attention spans, it’s not surprising that the FP3 player has a capacity of about 30 songs or 15 stories, although an SD card slot adds more storage capabilities for a wider selection during those long car rides. The FP3 player will have a 1.4-inch backlit LCD screen, kid-friendly headphones, USB connectivity, and a break-away neck strap. No word on what audio formats the player may support, but it’ll be available in July for $69.99.

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