Disney, Fisher Price, Griffin and many more have turned iPad and iPhone into playthings for kids. Now keeping the child busy for long hours is no tough task. They can draw and color on iPad using the iMarker. Kids can listen to the music of Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus as iPad can even be changed to karaoke machine. Some accessories from Griffin also enable to fly the toy helicopter using iPhone as a remote. Below listed are the 5 iPad playthings.
1. Crayola iMarker
Manufacturer
Crayola and Nashville
Freaky design
The iMarker looks the same as any normal marker. It has a soft tip so that it doesn’t scratch the touch screen of iPad. There are many painting apps available in the market but iMarker is different. Even if it falls on the screen of iPad, it doesn’t crack because it is made of plastic. It even avoids the smell of the solvent that all other markers have.
Geeky concept and use
Download a free app called the Crayola Color Studio HD. This allows your kid to use the iPad just as any other drawing book to draw and color the objects.
Cost
$30
2. Griffin’s ‘HELO TC’
Manufacturer
Griffin
Freaky design
‘HELLO TC’ comes along with Flight Deck and a two rotor remote controlled helicopter. The Flight Deck can be plugged into the device’s headphone jack. It then translates the commands into infrared signals that reaches the helicopter. HELLO TC also has some added features which other RC helicopters don’t have such as Auto Land.
Geeky concept and use
‘HELLO TC’ can be controlled by using iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. One needs to use the joysticks on the touch display screen. One can even tilt the device to make helicopter fly. You can even control the five LEDs on the chopper. It is restricted for indoor use only. It is recommended for children above the age of 14. ‘HELLO TC’ also requires full volume output from the device.
Cost
$49.99
3. Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case
Manufacturer
Fisher- Price
Freaky Design
The laugh and learn is a case for an iPhone and iPod touch. It is hard and durable. It has beads all round it with a mirror in the front making it perfect for your baby to play. The beads are colorful and bright. The case looks like any other toy case bought for children. It has the dimension of 6.2x6x1.2 inches. It weighs about 12 ounces.
Geeky concept and use
The case locks your device and protects it from baby’s dribbles, unwanted pressing of home buttons and teething. It helps the baby to learn eye hand coordination. It is easy to grasp and develops motor skills in kids. The best part is the high quality mirror. Kids always love to see themselves.
Cost
$15.00
4. ‘Disney Spotlight’ microphone
Manufacturer
Disney
Freaky design
It is a spotlight digital wireless microphone. It has an enhanced pitch with pro voice effects. It also has 10 of the best Disney hit songs.
Geeky concept and use
It makes karaoke even more enjoyable. It is portable too. The digital wireless microphone has pro quality sound. You can perform as a singer and sing your favorite Disney songs. You can even record your very own music video using iPad 2 and share it with your family members and friends. It has built in pitch enhancement.
Cost
$99.95
5. AppBlaster
Manufacturer
Spin Master
Freaky design
The product ‘Appfinity AppBlaster Toy Gun’ by Spin Master is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. It transforms your device into complete fun with augmented reality applications giving you a lifetime of experience.
Geeky concept and use
Apart from the mentioned devices, its compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4. It ensures that the child holds the device for the action. The tap trigger technology makes the play very easy. It helps to give a virtual gaming experience. An app called Alien Attack is free and can be downloaded from the Apple Store while all other apps have to be bought from the Apple Store.
Cost
$24.99
