Disney Electronics Lights up the Holidays with Portable and Stylish Tech Gifts for Kids; From Wearable MP3 Players and Cameras to Portable DVD Players and Karaoke Machines All Especially Designed for Kids.BURBANK Burbank, city (1990 pop. 93,643), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1911. Tourism and the entertainment industry are central to its economy; several motion-picture studios and television headquarters are here. Burbank's aerospace industry collapsed with the end of the Cold War. , Calif. -- This holiday season consumer electronics will once again top kids' wish lists. The new line of electronics from Disney Dis·ney , Walter Elias Known as "Walt." 1901-1966. American animator, showman, and film producer. Noted for his creation of the cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, he produced the first animated film with sound, Consumer Products (DCP DCP - definitional constraint programming ) will fulfill ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. their wishes for all things tech. Parents can help develop a child's artistic talent with new Disney wearable digital cameras and karaoke karaoke (Japanese; “empty orchestra”) Use of a device that plays instrumental accompaniments to songs with the vocal tracks removed, permitting the user to sing the lead. machines; keep them entertained en·ter·tain v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains v.tr. 1. To hold the attention of with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse. 2. for hours with new Disney personal DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. and MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. ; and add a personal touch to their rooms with new Disney-themed TVs and DVD players. The new line of kid-friendly products features Disney-themed designs for boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. and is durably du·ra·ble adj. 1. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric. 2. built and ergonomically designed for use with smaller hands. The following is a list of the hottest must-have items this holiday season from Disney Electronics.
Unleash her inner artist
-- Disney Princess Locket-Style Wearable Digital VGA Camera (5 &
up): This unique camera is easy-to-use, very compact (45 X 55
mm), and dangles beautifully from a pink, beaded necklace
doubling as a fashionable accessory. The camera features VGA
640 X 480 still image resolution, can store up to 50 digital
pictures in its built-in 8 MB SDRam and uses a built-in,
rechargeable lithium battery. Girls can take a digital photo,
print it and place it in the locket to proudly show it off.
The camera is compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP.
(Available at Sears, Toys 'R' Us in September for a suggested
retail price of $29.99.)
-- Cinderella Carriage Style Karaoke Player (6 & up): Little
Cinderellas can sing at the ball! Available in blue and pink
and shaped to resemble Cinderella's carriage, it plays audio
CDs, CD+G, CD-R and CD-RW discs and can also be plugged into
any TV so that aspiring princesses can follow along with the
words. Features two microphone jacks for sharing the fun with
family and friends. Includes A/V cables and a demo disc.
(Available exclusively at Toys 'R' Us in October for a
suggested retail price of $39.99.)
Keep them entertained for hours
-- Disney Mix Sticks Audio Player (6 & up): Easy to use and
creatively designed, the Disney Mix Stick digital music
players play MP3 and WMA audio formats. Kids can download
music using standard music downloading software or copy from a
CD to its built-in digital memory. For easy entertainment on
demand, without a PC, kids can also use a built-in SD/MMC card
slot to listen to Disney Mix Clips -- tiny plug-and-play
add-on memory cards with near CD-quality music of popular
albums from Walt Disney Records. Disney Mix Sticks feature 128
MB of internal storage, an expandable SD/MMC card slot, stereo
ear-bud style headphones, a built-in "direct connect" USB 2.0
connector, standard headphone jack, Windows Media Player
Software and a lanyard with safety release. PC and Mac
compatible, Disney Mix Sticks come in four different styles:
Disney Chrome (modern/sleek look), Forever Princess
(Pink/Purple), Tinker Bell (Sassy Pixie in Purple/Green) and
"That's So Raven."
Available separately are 4 titles of Mix Clips: Disneymania 3,
That's So Raven, Ultimate Jams and Channel Hits Take 1. Also
designed for use with a Mix Stick, the Disney Jam Stand stereo
speakers/re-charger with magical lights plays music while
recharging. Additional accessories include: clip-style and
DJ-style headphones and two protective carrying cases in pink
or dark gray. (Available in mid-October nationwide at Target,
Sears, Limited Too and Wal-Mart.com for a suggested retail
price of $49.99 for the Mix Stick, $12.99 to $14.99 for the
Mix Clips, and $9.99 to $39.99 for the accessories).
-- Disney Personal DVD Players (4 & up): Compact, rechargeable
and easy to use, the new Disney 3.5" Handheld Personal DVD
Player is available in a variety of styles, including Classic
Disney (red/white), Ink Style Mickey (vintage comic book
look), Disney Princess, Power Rangers, and a "Flower Power"
style with a pink and purple design for 'tween' and teen
girls. Also available is a larger 7-inch model with an
open-and-close clamshell lid for personal or family use. The
new players are format friendly and can play any DVD, CD, and
MP3 and JPEG files on disc. These players include built-in
speakers, built-in rechargeable batteries, and 2 headphone
jacks. (Available now at major retailers nationwide for a
suggested retail price of $119.99 for the 3.5-inch model and
$149.99 for the 7-inch model.) Classic Disney style headphones
are available as an add-on accessory for a suggested retail
price of $14.99.
Personalize their rooms
-- Cinderella-Themed TV: Add a touch of royalty to her room. In
celebration of the first-ever DVD release of Cinderella
Platinum edition in October, Disney has designed a Cinderella
version of its popular Disney Princess TV. Designed in soft
blue and pink and topped with a crown of dazzling,
tiara-shaped speakers, features include: stereo sound for
external sources such as DVD and video games, a 13" color
picture tube, 181 PLL channel tuning, closed caption decoder,
trilingual on-screen display, front and rear A/V jacks, sleep
timer and V-chip function. A full function remote control is
included. (Available in October at Toys 'R' Us and Wal-Mart
for a suggested retail price of $99.99.)
-- Pooh-Themed TV: This adorable TV is perfect for any small
child's bedroom. It's red and honey-yellow with built-in
speakers and a Pooh and Tigger on-screen user interface. Specs
and pricing are the same as the above-mentioned
Cinderella-themed TV. (Available in October exclusively at
KMart for a suggested retail price of $99.99.)
-- Cinderella and Winnie the Pooh DVD Players: Features custom
Disney character screen saver and startup screen,
DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback, S-Video, parental lock function,
and two remote controls (one for adults, one simplified for
kids). (Available in October for a suggested retail price of
$69.99; the Cinderella DVD Player will be available at Toys
'R' Us and Wal-Mart and the Pooh DVD Player will be available
exclusively at KMart.)
"Today's kids are growing up with technology, and it is integral to how they play. They want the same functionality that their parents have, not a toy version. But they also want devices that are fun and let them be kids," said Chris CHRIS Chemical Hazards Response Information System (US DoD) CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System CHRIS Computerized Human Resources Information System CHRIS Command Human Resources Intelligence System Heatherly, vice president, Global Electronics for Disney Consumer Products. "Our electronics line strikes the perfect balance between play and performance, delivering high quality electronics in an undeniably Disney way that kids will love." Products are designed by Disney and manufactured by Memcorp, Inc. and will be available nationwide at major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Toys 'R' Us, and Kmart as well as www.DisneyShopping.com. For more information and downloadable high resolution images, please visit the Press Room at www.disneyconsumerproducts.com. About Disney Consumer Products Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DIS (Data Instrumentation Systems) See DST. Dis god of nether world; identified with Pluto. [Rom. Myth.: Leach, 315] See : Underworld ) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home decor, stationery The term for boilerplate in the Eudora mail client, starting with Version 3.0. Stationery files are stored on disk and brought into new messages or added to replies. See boilerplate. and books to interactive games, food and beverages F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , electronics and animation art. This is accomplished through the work of DCP's various lines of business: Disney Toys, Disney Softlines, Disney Hardlines, Disney Home, Disney Publishing, Buena Vista Games, Baby Einstein Baby Einstein is a line of multimedia products and toys that specializes in interactive activities for children aged 3 months to 3 years old. Subjects such as classical music, art, and poetry are prominently explored. and The Muppets Holding Co. The Disney Store, which debuted in 1987, also falls under DCP, through stores currently owned and operated by unaffiliated third parties under licensing agreements in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Japan, and wholly owned by Disney in Europe. About Memcorp, Inc. Since the early 1970s, Memorex has been one of the most widely recognized and trusted brands. Today, Memorex is an industry leader in consumer electronics, digital media and computer accessories. Memcorp, a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation , manufacturers and distributes Memorex consumer electronics. Memcorp is headquartered in Weston, Fla., with additional offices in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , Taiwan, Toronto, St. Louis and the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (dəmĭn`ĭkən), republic (2005 est. pop. 8,950,000), 18,700 sq mi (48,442 sq km), West Indies, on the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo. . For more information on Memcorp Inc. and its products, please visit the company's web site at www.memorexelectronics.com. |
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