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    Electronic pets and a gadget for the younger set

    Consumer Reports News: July 29, 2010 05:08 AM

    The Fisher-Price iXL—think of it as an iPod Touch for the younger demographic—is an electronic gizmo for kids ages 3-6 years, according to the manufacturer. It's a story reader, game player, MP3 player, digital photo album, and more. (I can probably use one of these, myself!) They're now available online and in stores for $80. (See our latest toy news.)

    If you're a fan of FurReal Friends, the lifelike pets from Hasbro, then you'll appreciate their new Furry Frenzies. Think of them as the down-sized FurReal Friends of 2010, making them both portable and more affordable. (We've tested the larger version in the past—last year, the FurReal Friends' Biscuit was a big hit with our kid-testers.) Furry Frenzies, for ages 4 and up, will be available in stores and online this fall for $8.

    (Note: We haven't tested either of these products.)

    —Ina Gozenpud

    Related: Toys buying guide, toy safety tips.


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