Hottest Computer Gifts for Kids 2007

By Health & Medical Last updated Friday, June/07/2024

Toy companies are catching on to the demand for computer-related items for kids. These items are bound to end up on letters to Santa, Hanukkah wish lists, and birthday requests.

VTech Kidizoom Camera

This bright and cheery camera is a big hit with kids.The dual eye and LCD viewfinders make it easy for little ones to take a shot of something, while the sturdy construction allows it to withstand some rough handling. Photo quality (at 640X480) is mediocre and the flash makes human subjects look like zombies, but this gem is worth it to keep the kids away from the more expensive family camera.Simple photo editing options on both the camera and the included software allow junior photographers to add frames, bunny ears, and other special effects.More »

Fisher-Price Easy Link Internet Launch Pad

The Fisher-Price Easy Link Internet Launch Pad is designed to allow young children (3+) to safely navigate their favorite websites. Start the Launch Pad and insert one of the character keys. Kids are transported to the website associated with that key. Once there, they can't navigate away from that site until they insert a new key, and they can't access other areas on the computer until an adult enters a password. The Launch Pad comes with three character keys including the Fisher-Price dog, Elmo, and Zak & Wheezie from Dragon Tales. You can purchase additional keys such as Bob the Builder, Barney, Arthur and Clifford.More »

Radica Video Journal

Radica's Video Journal is a combination of password-protected journaling software and slimline digital camera. Designed for girls, the software has scrapbooking capabilities, a calendar template, and the ability to integrate photos and video in a private journal. They can even print their favorite pages to bind in a hardcopy version. The Video Journal is geared at girls 8-12.More »

U.B. Funkeys

Funkeys are small figures that have virutal identities online in Funkeys Town. Place your Funkey in the U.B. Funkeys base and unlock special places in Funkeys Town. Each Funkey has access to different places in the world. Play games, earn coins, and buy stuff to decorate your "crib." These are highly addictive, at least in the short term. Additional purchases will be necessary for full game play.

Note to Parents: Make sure you purchase a starter kit that includes the USB base and software.More »

Whiz Kid PC Learning System

VTech's Whiz Kid PC Learning System plugs into PC USB port, but is also lots of fun without a computer. Place one of the learning pages in the frame and use the stylus to interact with games, activities, music and stories. The pages that come with the Learning System have activities that range from simple (tap on an animal to hear the sound they make) to more complex (using elimination, guess an object from several on the screen). This makes the Learning System an item kids can grow along with. Additional pages are available in a variety of themes, including well-known characters such as Dora the Explorer.More »

Barbie Girls

The Barbie Girls Device is a customizable Mp3 player that also unlocks special features on BarbieGirls.com. The little plastic ladies are a high-tech version of the old Barbie friends with snap-on clothes, hair, accessories, and even pets.Much like their old-school counterparts, these little pieces are going to get lost and possibly eaten by the dog. The device comes with two outfits, headphones, software and a USB base that allows it to interact with your PC. You can purchase additional accessory packs for the dolls, as well as to decorate your headphones with lots of bling.More »

Fisher-Price Digital Arts and Crafts Studio

If you have budding artists to buy for this holiday season, check out the Fisher Price Digital Arts and Crafts Studio.The device plugs into a USB port and has a large area for kids to draw with a special stylus. It allows the child to add backgrounds, stamp images, and use special effects as well as draw with a pencil, marker and spray paint. The Studio also helps kids create fun crafts like party hats and coloring pages. Parental controls protect other files on the computer while the Studio is in use and limit the number of pages a child can print. Additional software packs are available to expand the tools and crafts available.More »

Webkinz

The furry little friends are still super hot this year for kids from preschool into middle school. Once they bring their pets home, kids can access Webkinz World where they’ll be playing games, earning Kinz cash, and decorating their online homes. Accessories add to the appeal and unlock additional features on the website. Between the cache’ of having all the coolest Webkinz to the fun of exploring online, these also make great gifts for nieces, nephews and little friends. Anti-Internet parents can sneakily snip off the tag if they don’t want their kids to head online!More »