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Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera Pink by Fisher-Price
Product SummaryManufacturer: Fisher-Price Brand: Fisher-Price Model: M8072 Product features: - The award-winning and best-selling kid tough digital camera was the first preschool appropriate digital camera
- For Fall 2008, the kid-tough digital camera is tougher and better than ever with the addition of enhanced kid-tough styling
- The camera also maintains its easy-to-use format and simple buttons
- Featuring a 1.5 color LCD preview screen which allows kids to instantly see the picture they have taken
- Even the youngest in your family can enjoy taking and sharing pictures
- The new kid-tough dimension of waterproof
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Toys and Games Reviews of Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera PinkCustomer Review: Disappointing Summary: 2 Stars
My mother-in-law had bought the previous (non-waterproof) version of this camera for my son last year and it works very well for him. Sure, the resolution isn't great but the advantage of durability for him outweighs that (he even left it in a cardboard box in the rain for 2 days once and it still works).
So, this Christmas Grammy bought updated version for my daughter. First of all, why the switch to AAA batteries vs. the AA's the old one took? An annoyance, as no one thought to buy AAA's in advance. Second, the button is harder to push than the old version. Third, the USB port is located within the battery compartment, requiring a screwdriver to access each time! But the worst part of all is the battery life! She took about 10 pictures and the first set of batteries was drained. Second set lasted about 15-18 pictures. And no pics had been deleted either, so it's not like she was looking at them and deleting a bunch of times to run the batteries down. Sure, we could use rechargeables but you're still looking at taking them out of the camera to charge about every other day, or more often, for a kid trying to learn how to take pictures! We'll be returning this one and either getting one of the old versions, or just going with one of the cheap, non-kiddie cameras.
Description of Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera PinkFisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera The award-winning and best-selling Kid Tough Digital Camera is tougher and better than ever with the addition of enhanced "kid tough" styling and the new dimension of waterproof! The camera features an easy-to-use format and simple buttons along side a 1.5" color LCD preview screen. This screen allows kids to instantly see the picture they've taken and view or delete previous shots. Image resolution of 1.3 or .3 megapixels provides for quality 4"x 6" prints. This camera features auto-flash, 64MB of flash memory for storing up to 500 pictures, USB cable for computer connection, dual handle grips, and a two-eye view finder that makes it easy for kids to take great pictures. The Kid Tough Digital Camera from Fisher-Price is rugged enough to go everywhere your child goes. With two-eye viewing, sturdy grips and a built-in flash, this real digital camera is designed to survive being dropped, and it is waterproof to protect against spills and splashes. This camera is a perfect way for kids ages three and up to document all their favorite things.  | What We Think Fun Factor: 
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The Good: Durable, easy way for kids to experience photography
The Bad: May seem bulky in little hands
In a Nutshell: This Fisher-Price camera really is Kid Tough. | At a Glance Ages: 3 and up Requires: Four AAA batteries |  | | Easy to Start Taking Pictures An adult will need to use a screwdriver to install the four AAA batteries before kids get their hands on this camera. With a textured button on the front that releases the shutter, and large buttons on the back that let little hands turn the camera on and off, browse through pictures, and delete images, this camera is so easy to use that you don't even need instructions. The fun, brightly colored body helps distinguish this camera from boring adult models, making it an instant favorite. Kid-Friendly Technology Kids can pick between using the live view on a 1.5-inch color LCD preview screen or looking through the two-eye viewer when taking pictures. The preview screen also lets kids look at pictures the moment after they take them. With a built-in flash that automatically illuminates darkened scenes, and a shutter noise that makes it easy to know when a picture has been taken, kids are sure to be delighted by their images. The 64 MB built-in memory stores up to 500 pictures and eliminates the need for handling fragile and expensive memory cards. Two image resolution settings, 0.3 and 1.3 interpolated mega pixels, let kids take tons of pictures and make 4 x 6-inch prints. Fun, Durable Way to Encourage Creativity With its big rubberized grips and sturdy construction, we found this camera lived up to its incredibly durable reputation. Able to easily withstand being dropped again and again and waterproof for 30 minutes in up to three feet of water, this camera can handle the rough reality of active play. The heavy-duty construction that makes this camera so durable also made it seem somewhat bulky for little hands, but this didn't prevent kids from wanting to take it on all their adventures. Older children and adults may be disappointed by the image quality, but higher resolutions would allow less pictures to be stored and decrease the amount of fun children have with this camera. Kids quickly find that there's plenty of resolution for exercising creative urges and documenting the wonders of everyday life. The camera comes with a USB cable so pictures can be downloaded quickly and easily for editing and viewing. It is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Apple Mac OSX, Apple Mac OS9 and requires a USB port 1.1 or higher for computer connectivity. What's in the Box Kid Tough Camera, USB cable, user's manual.
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