SPARKFUN ELECTRONICS KIT -- Learn the the basics of electronics

   Sparkfun's Electronics Kit is an Arduino based robotics kit.  It includes everything you need to get started with robotics.  It costs around $100 and it should provide you with hours of entertainment.  Now you can learn how electronic devices behave.

RASPBERRY PI - The Micro controller for the masses

The Rapberry PI attemps to be the microcontroller for the next generation of robot builders.  This little micro computer was built by the Raspberry foundation in order to promote computer science in schools.   It is specifically aimed at kids but it is an easy entry-level product to get into robot building.

ALDERABAN'S NAO NEXT GEN - The sequel to the already popular Nao Robot

   The Nao robot has been in development since 2004.  It was the product of Alderaban robotic's entry into the world of robotics.  The French company managed to make it a stable in the Robocup Competition.  It is one of the best toy robots one could ever wish for.  It is currently being used for research, education and developing new robot/human interactions.  At a price of around 15,000 it does everything from playing soccer, dancing, singing to reading books and drawing.  The Nao Next Gen is version 2.1 of the Nao Project.

THE ANDROID ICS 4.0 MINI PC - The cheapest Sub $100 PC

   Here it is the Mini MK802 Android 4.0 PC.   This little PC is a great android based companion to take anywhere.  It may not fully replace a full blown Android set-top box but it will allow you to stream movies and services such as Netflix, Hulu and others, play games, and others in your television.  What more can you ask for only around $50

OREGON SCIENTIFIC'S MEEP! - A tablet for Kids

Finally an educational Android tablet in the market.   It is developed by Oregon Scientific,  a company that I don't know anything about other than they make some weather clocks?  Well as it turns out they have a 7 inch Android 4.0 tablet.  Now kids can enjoy a rugged tablet so they can watch movies, educate themselves, read books, play games, etc.

FIJIT FRIENDS AND NEWBIES - Dancing bots for girls

Check out the new Fijit friends from Mattel.  They talk, dance and entertain and sometimes annoy.  Fijit friends each have their own personality.  Unique interactions(around 30) and super squishy skin.