iDog

Juniper Foo | Mar 07, 2005

Yet another "i" device, though the "i" here probably stands for Interactive Dog. Set this palm-sized pooch in front of a speaker or plug directly into the headphone jack of an Apple iPod or portable music system, and it will groove to the beat--something my mutt has never been able to do. Besides cutely wagging its ears and head, the LEDs on its face will light up to a variety of personalities, ranging from rock & punk to R&B. Creator Sega has also armed this iPod-like pooch with a little more sensor intelligence, so pats and taps will evoke some doggy response.

Price: US$29.99
Availability: From Hasbro
Device: Interactive music companion
Basic specs: 2 AA batteries, adjustable legs, dual jack

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Anonymous says...
There are two version of this toy. The Japanese version is more "intelligent" than the American version. While the American only has a light sensor, a button on the nose, and the tail (which only functions to put it on sleep mode), the Japanese version has voice recognition capabilities, dual input jacks and a few more sensors. The Japanese version is the one who responds accurately to the music being played, the American just does the same thing all the time. So be careful when picking up this in America, if you expect interactive games, voice recognition and the 700 different sounds, get the Japanese version. The American one is a cheap iPod speaker that lights up and moves its ears.

Aug 28, 2005 09:05