Could an iPad for children be one of the top toys for Christmas 2011? Based on the stock - or lack of, it certainly seems that way. The toy I'm talking about is the InnoTab, which is the work of the same company that produce the popular Kidizoom range of kids' digital cameras - VTech.
I suspect part of its popularity is down to the price - a reasonable £79.99, which gets you a device that allows children aged between 4-9 years to read ebooks, play games, draw pictures, look at photos, watch videos and more!
As is the case with most of VTech's products, the InnoTab is designed to encourage children to develop and improve skills such as reading, spelling, maths and creativity.
While its not as advanced as an actual iPad, the VTech InnoTab does share many of the same features - touch screen, G-sensor and downloadable apps. You can also purchase software on cartridges, but these are a little pricey at around £25.
One thing children will love is that many of the games and activities feature familiar characters from TV programs and films, including: Mickey Mouse, Cars, Toy Story and SpongeBob SquarePants.
You can buy the InnoTab in pink or blue, along with accessories such as cases and adaptors, which are both highly recommended! I would say look out for the InnoTab in all good toy shops, but if things continue as they are at the moment you will probably be looking at empty shelves!
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