I stumbled upon a cool toy @ Walmart

[Lorix2]

I'm not sure if this is a new item to the shelves or not - this is the first I've seen it and would think it will become a popular one.

It's called DataMax, a personal organizer with 40 activities & 3 skill levels for ages 7 and up.

Made by Kidzdelight.com

TOOLS:
agenda
phonebook
calculator
clock
alarm
converter
faces
horoscope
SMS library
SMS creator

VOCABULARY:

letter intruder
missing letters
correct word
odd one out
grammar
hangman
opposites
synonyms
mix up

GAMES:
Pairs
4 in a row
secret code
catch me
follow me
puzzle
XOX
falling down

MATHEMATICS:
add/subtracting
times
multiples
mixing
geometry
scale


LANGUAGE:
French test
english quiz
counting in french

TRIVIA:
entertainment
animals
true or false

Large screen type, protective cover, finger touch stylus control.

It was $36.83. I showed my DD in the store the other day and all the functions and she wanted it then. I just went to get it today while she was in school. They were down to 4 from 9 that night.

Hope this might help someone find something really neat for any kids they are buying for this holiday

 

[dizny4us]

Neat! Sounds like a PDA for kids!

 

[nativetxn]

How interesting. I wonder if my 10 year old nephew would like this.

 

[Lorix2]

disny4us- that's exactly what I thought when I saw it. Kids these days have lots of activities and they can keep their own agenda in this and much more.

Nativetxn - maybe he would