Must Have Gifts For 2011
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch
is made by Spy Net and recommended for kids from eight to fifteen years old. It is a spy watch for a child that comes with lots of features. There is an educational value to the toy in the sense that a child will use all the features and learn about technology. He or she can learn even more about technology with a little help from a parent.
Feature of the Secret Mission Video Watch include:
* Voice Changer. The build-in voice changer can make a childs voice sound like that of an old man.
* Video Camera. Video can be recorded with the camera; as much as twenty minutes.
* Voice Recorder. Records voices and sound; as much as four hours.
* Lie Detector. The built-in lie detector will get your young spy to the bottom of an issue in no time.
* Clock. Tells what time it is in multiple time zones.
* Full Screen. The full screen makes the Secret Mission Video Watch easy to see and manage.
* Photos. Takes 1.4 full color photos in real time or in elapsed time. The video quality is great. The watch holds up to 2000 pictures.
* USB Connection. This allows the watch to be connected to the internet to download missions from the manufacturer or store files to a computer.
* Accessories. There are add-ons that can be bought individually such as the Snake Cam.
The Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch
is popular with kids and adults alike. One adult said:
I am very blown away by this watch. It is a lot of fun for my daughter and I have just as much fun with it as she does.
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch
- Record and playback video, audio and photos
- Secretly record up to 20 minutes of video, and over 4 hours of audio
- Capture photo evidence - up to 2000 pics
- Optimal charge time is 2 hours
- There is a reset button on the back which acts as a fail-safe feature to make sure that your young agent's evidence will not be lost
The Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360 is made by Wild Planet and recommend for children six years old and up. It is essentially three fun toys in one; a remote controlled all-terrain vehicle capable of maneuvering over and around obstacles, a spy camera and a microphone.
The spy camera is mounted on the front and the microphone is mounted on the top to pick up sounds. There is a headset with an LCD monitor that allows for viewing of what the camera is seeing. The sounds that the microphone is picking up can be heard with the included ear buds.
The ATV is capable of rotating 360 degrees to get a good visual of the whole room. It looks like a tough and rugged tank and has heavy black tread on the caterpillar tracks which are connected to large wheels. An antenna on the vehicle picks up the signal of the remote control so the ATV can be steered.
Happy buyers made statements such as:
“I had doubts about buying one of these when my son first talked about it. Its not all that often that these kinds of toys really perform the way the ad says. Not so with this! The remote control works from a reasonable distance and around corners and walls. The camera really works. My boy loves it!”
“My young son really likes the Spy Gear Spy Video ATV. Even more than the fun he is having, he is increasing his motor skills by figuring out how to navigate it. Just be careful of the person navigating it; they can listen to what you are staying!”
Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360
- RC all terrain vehicle with real-time video and listener
- See video and hear sounds transmitted by your stealth ATV
- Full-function, dual-track radio controlled ATV with off-road power
- 360-degree view button on remote camera
- Comes with headset LCD viewing screen and ear bud for listening
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Sturdy Plastic with Streamlined Design
Made of durable plastic, the ATV is big enough to stand up to rough play, yet small enough to store away easily when playtime is over. With only three major parts -- the ATV, headset, and remote control -- it's straightforward for such a sophisticated toy. Younger children might need help adjusting the headset for optimum viewing of the video feed. Also, parents will need to use a screwdriver to install and replace the 12 "AA" batteries (not included).
Hours of spying fun
The ATV looks rugged and tough, with its heavy black tread and thin antennae. A video camera mounted to the front transmits a video feed to a monitor in the headset while a sound sensor on the top of the ATV sends audio through an earbud. Children can drive the ATV around corners and under furniture, while simultaneously seeing and hearing what the vehicle does. Its big tires lets it climb easily over obstacles -- like dirty laundry.
The video and audio worked flawlessly when we tested them, although we found the video a little hard to see. It took a little trial and error to figure out how to get the vehicle to go where we wished, but we think kids who have experience driving remote control cars will pick it up quickly. With a little practice, kids will be proficient with this entertaining toy.
What's in the Box
ATV vehicle with video camera and sound sensor; remote control; earbud; headset with adjustable monitor and video screen; and instructions.
 The Spy Video ATV allows kids to "spy" using a miniature, remote-controlled vehicle. |  The ATV is rugged in construction and can take on any terrain. |  The earbud and eyepiece allow you to observe the ATV's video feed remotely. |
