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The PlaySkool Showcam 2 in 1 digital camera and projector is my pick to be the most popular gift for Christmas 2013. It is part toy – but it is still a fully functioning camera and projector. While there are a couple of areas for improvement (a bit brighter projector and a higher resolution picture) it is still to be a huge hit with your kids.
Notes –
– Works as a camera – the image quality is similar to circa 2004 camera phones, but it is good enough. Files come in at about 100k, and the low light performance is somewhat lacking. However, your child will never know.
– The pictures can be transferred to your computer using a mini-USB cable – for some reason the cable is not included.
– A flip of the switch turns the camera into a LED projector. Very simple to use and navigate through your pictures – ideally, I would have preferred if the projector was about 25% brighter. Also, the focus of the pictures can be adjusted by turning the camera lens.
– Requires 4 AA batteries.
– In addition to the projector the camera also has a 2″ by 2″ LCD viewing screen.
– Includes special modes (as you can see in the video) that let’s you take pictures as a soccer player, super hero, pirate, various animals and other funny scenes. Many of these special modes are automatically animated and generate sounds.
– Easy to operate – our four year daughter was able to take pictures within a couple minutes. Using the LCD view finder for framing her photos – most of her shots turned out much better than expected.
– Does not feature a flash.
Final Verdict – The PlaySkol Show Cam is probably the top toy that I reviewed in 2013. While I would have preferred if the pictures were a little bit higher resolution – it is still an awesome gift for young (under age 7) children. Buy it early because this is likely to be one of the toys for Christmas 2013. Recommended
5 Stars
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