Let's face it, for millions of Americans, a big part of the holiday season is getting new toys.
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- by Bob Brinkman November 21, 2005 12:00 PM PST
- Maybe not for 100 bucks, but if I ever see one these thigns on sale I would like to have one to see how accurate it is at reading what you write back.
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(3 Comments)I think it would be somthing fun to use in cojuction with messing around in a home studio. Not sure how long it could keep a kid entertained though.