Hasbro putting out line of electronics for tweens: the VuGo, VCAM Now, Zoombox, i-Dog, Videonow XP, and Chatnow
posted September 15th 2005 9:02AM
Fourth quarter will see Hasbro roll out a bunch of products aimed
squarely at tweens: the VuGo portable multi-media system (pictured above), VCAM Now, Zoombox (pictured below), i-Dog,
Videonow XP and the Chatnow two-way radio communicator system (pictured at right). The Vugo is basically a simple PMP
with 128MB internal memory and an SD slot for $119.99. Vcam Now is a digital video camera likely a bit reminiscent of
Vidster for $79.99. The Zoombox is a portable, 3-in-1
projector that'll play DVDs, CDs, and connects to gaming systems for $299. The $29.99 i-Dog sounds conspicuously like
the Sega iDog that dances to the rhythm of your tunes.
Videonow XP is a media player that adds interactive features to the existing Videonow product line, featuring bonus
games and trivia playable only on the XP system — that's be going for $59.99 this fall. The Chatnow two-way radios are
basically walkie talkies with text messaging and picture sharing at $74.99 per set, working up to a range of about two
miles. Yeah, it's cool and all, but… whither Lite Brite? Whither Lincoln Logs? These kids don't know how good they have
it. No, we're not the slightest bit jealous.
thats just crappy. who needs it
hahaha tween i love it. another buzz word that sounds ridiculous and doesn't actually mean anything.
added it to the list
-dynamic
-pro active
-metrosexual
Top Tip >.> if you use any of these words for a job interview (esp dynamic) your in
that's right managers of the world, your just not that smart
-end rant
I saw the Chatnow devices instore about a week or two ago and I was just beside myself in wt*. Tweens in Japan are laughing at us now.
If I were a tween, I wouldn't be caught dead carrying that thing around and pretending like it's a cellphone. The target market for this product should have been way lower, like k-garten or something.
But what about this Zoombox? I wonder what the image quality will be for $299.
I also wonder how long it'll be until something involving it lands on hackaday.
Two of the products are already showing at Walmart's site:
http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ref=125871.183702+500500.4294145011&path=0%3A4171%3A119668%3A133082
Your, You're.
Learn & Use.
Ah, yet another product that will flop in the marketplace miraculously. Not to mention they're targeting $100+ product towards kids. I guess you just let mommy's and daddy's wallet do the talking.
I hate tweens.
our future is doomed!
i though typing things wrong was 1337 eh blackf0rk
live and dont learn thats my motto
GOD I HATE THE WORD "TWEEN", IT'S SO DAMN STUPID.
Spoken like a true tween...
The Hasbro i-Dog and the Sega Toys i-Dog are the same product. The i-Dog is labelled (on the toy itself) as being copyrighted by both companies.
The VuGo Is The #1 Mutimadia Player in the U.S Other than the Sony PSP.
the vugo seems pretty awesome but it doesnt have a very big memory and the 2gb sd it suggest happen to cost as much as the vugo
that vugo thing is a peace of crap. i got one for my son and in three days it had crashed. it was hard to set up, almost never syncs with the computer, and locks up constantly. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
I would have to disagree. I have a Vugo for my self and it is very fun to play around with. It holds music video and pic but there are flaws to it. The quality of all three are a little weak.And you are right about the memory, there is not much. Overall if i knew how it was BEFORE I got it, I would still want it. Also im waiting for hacks on this thing or mods or somethin. Anyone know anything about that?
Overall of product: 6/10 (Think about if you can afford it before buying)