Touch Table EES "edutainment system" is large, edutaining

We're blown away by how much of a behemoth ToyQuest's Touch Table EES unit is, but perhaps that's what kids are into these days. The "table" is really a swiveling TV with touch capabilities and some edutainment software. Games include bowling and trivia, kids can draw on the screen or organize photographs, and there's even a Google Earth-style globe that kids can spin around and explore to find the family's next vacation spot -- or, heaven forbid, learn something from the accompanying video encyclopedia. The 21-inch touchscreen is complemented by a DVD player, speakers, and AV, USB and SD inputs. You can rotate the whole display for use while sitting -- there's even a built-in dock for the Wii if that's your style. The table doesn't connect to the internet at all (to keep kids safe), and we're not positive the included software we saw is necessarily $499 worth of fun, but you should be able to check one out this fall at your big box retailer of choice. Video is after the break.

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[Hazaah @ Feb 23rd 2008 10:21AM]

$499? with some decent programing you could probably have some fun with this thing.

[Esat @ Feb 19th 2008 1:33PM]

Wow! Thats... chunky.

[decypher44 @ Feb 19th 2008 1:41PM]

If you could add internet access (usb connector is there), this thing could be really cool. Say, offer a small subscription fee ($5/mo) that would allow access to a dedicated site for this that would include updated software and activities, maybe even edutainment shows, and this would be a big seller.

[fanman @ Feb 19th 2008 1:47PM]

Elephant in the room, much?

[KR @ Feb 19th 2008 1:49PM]

When I was a kid I had blocks. Wooden blocks.

[bartoron @ Feb 19th 2008 2:13PM]

And Legos. Don't forget about Legos.

[Markus @ Feb 19th 2008 1:55PM]

Salad Spinner.

[mjp @ Feb 19th 2008 2:15PM]

Give me a joystick and some Mrs. Pacman and I'm in.

[Victor @ Feb 19th 2008 2:16PM]

Hmm, big a$$ table parody anybody?!?

[phanbouy @ Feb 19th 2008 2:17PM]

when are they gonna shrink those bezels on these Dells anyway. it's cool they've added feet though

[adam dworak @ Feb 19th 2008 2:20PM]

much cooler, much sexier, slightly more expensive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTuvy2uetgk
plus it runs windows and is slightly more suited for music ;)

[henri cervantes @ Feb 19th 2008 6:20PM]

four words:
New York City apartment

[paige @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:19PM]

were can i buy this

[robert @ Feb 20th 2008 2:17AM]

Built-in Wii dock could be cool.