High Tech Toys for Kids

Oh to be a kid again! High tech toys are everywhere, taking advantage of electronics to create some really cool toys. Here's a rundown of some of the cooler high tech kid gadgets on the market.

Karaoke machines for kids range in price from $50-$200. A nice mid-range price Karaoke machine that is so much more is the Top Load CDG Karaoke System. This karaoke system includes a built-in video camera, so not only can your kids sing their favorite songs they can make their own music videos. This one retails for around $120 and is recommended for children over 12.

A karaoke machine that caters to smaller children is the Star Station Entertainment System. This system plugs into a television and has 75 songs for little ones to sing. The Star Station also comes with a camera so kids can watch themselves on TV. The mic has 5 special effects that children can video-in behind them like waves or triple vision. It is recommended for children ages 3 and up. The Star Station costs around $58.

Fisher-Price FP3 player - Now your little one doesn't have to clamour for your Ipod, they can have their own MP3 player with this offering from Fisher-Price. The FP3 player is part of the Fisher-Price Kid-tough line, electronics built to stand up to the punishment that kids can inflict on their toys. Recommended age for the FP3 is 3-5. The FP3 comes with 128MB of memory and is an expansion SD media slot. It has a one inch backlit LCD screen that shows the artist and song currently playing. The FP3 connects to your computer via USB cable. Songs can either be purchased at FP's online store or on a CD. The FP3 costs around $70.

Another MP3 player is Disney's Princess Mix Stick. The pink, slender MP3 player resembles an Ipod Shuffle. The Mix Stick has 128MB or ram and a mouse-shaped control panel. The pink and purple casing of the Mix Stick probably will have more appeal to girls. The Disney Princess Mix Stick retails for $49.99 and is recommended for kids 6 and up.