Juice Box vs VideoNow?

[ladycollector]

I've seen this Juice Box toy, that seems to be the same thing as a Video Now, but seems so much more efficient than the bulky Video Now. Is there a reason why the hot thing is Video Now right now? Or is it just that the Juice Box isnt a very good player?

Here is a link to the juice box- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...77&sourceid=1500000000000001466120#long_descr

Edit- Found the official site http://juicebox.com/home.aspx

for those not able to view the website

Entertainment in the palm of your hands! The Juice Box Personal Media Player is an amazing, innovative way for kids to watch their favorite movies, music videos and TV shows, listen to MP3s and view JPEGs -- wherever, whenever. This pocket-sized Juice Box player is the smallest and lightest media player available for tech savvy kids! Turn on the Juice!

Juice Box Personal Media Player features:

Plays movies, music videos and television shows at 15 to 18 frames per second
Pocket-sized unit in a cool blue color
High-resolution, full-color screen 3-inch screen
Screen is protected by a flip top, which is part of a super-stylish body
Watch video, listen to MP3s and view JPEGs
Sample content included, with hot music video
Cartridges can hold 65 to 70 minutes of video
Stereo sound through dual headphone jacks
Look for additional content cartridges with Mattel's partners: BMG Music, Cartoon Network, 4Kids Entertainment, Vans Triple Crown Series, and the WWE
Video, music and photo content are delivered through proprietary media cards called Juiceware that can store up to 176 minutes of plug-and-play entertainment
Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)

Thanks In advance!

 

[Dan Murphy]

 

[dcg0317]

I.ve never heard of Juice Box and it sounds like it is better than video now, I'm goneing to check more into after I get home from work today. Was looking at video now but this looks much better, thanks for the info.

 

[LisaZoe]

I'd sure be interested to hear any personal experience with either of these. I've been thinking about getting DD a Video Now player and some movies for Xmas but really don't want to do so if it's going to be obsolete in a couple of years.

 

[dcg0317]

Well I just check out Amazon and they have it for 59.95 and they also have cust. reviews. Most seem to be from kids and a few adults, they seem positive about it a few don't give good reviews, going to do some more on line searching and someday soon take a trip to either WalMart oor TRU and see if they have one on display you can try out. Here's the link for amazon with the reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t.../002-5641281-8368840?v=glance&s=toys&n=171280

 

[ladycollector]

After reading all about the Juice Box, I think that's the one we'll be getting. Downloading your own mp3's to the player, ect. Is just one of the many reasons. I hope this one does well this year because IMO it is much better than the videonow.

 

[KathyTX]

Sounds like you have to buy more stuff to play your downloaded MP3s on the JuiceBox...

DS wants one of these, so I'll be real interested in hearing opinions from about them, too!