The iPad 3 is due to be introduced to the world March 7, which will certainly impact things. Watch for lower costs on older models. However, keep in mind the Kindle Fire and the Nook Color and Nook Tablet as alternatives. These are much lower in price than iPad, and provide a huge selection of apps and activities. The Meep! Tablet is due to be released in the summer of 2012, an Android tablet aimed at kids. Pricing will be an important factor in the reception of the device, but it provides an advanced alternative to the touchscreen toys that took center stage last year.
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Many games and toys are on the horizon that involve apps for different touchscreen devices for kids. "Zapped" versions of popular games will integrate with iPad tablets. The Life version is already available, and Monopoly and Battleship are due out later in the year. iPod/iPhone laser tag games are on the horizon, as well. Many external devices for music playing are in development. AppTivity toys are interactive toys created for playing on the surface of iPad in concert with related apps. Watch for Hot Wheels, Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds Apptivity Toys.
