================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ Subject: SmartGlobe Interactive Globe Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 From: Rothal, Jeff USA <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> Some of you might be interested in knowing that one of the winners of the 2005 "Great American Toy Test" was the SmartGlobe by Oregon Scientific. It's described as follows: Toy test description: Thirty activities provide interactive learning including country capitals, currency conversion and national anthems. With its wireless stylus and high quality sound, it can be customized for three age groups beginning at age five, right into college. Up to four people can play at the same time. To keep it current, connect it to your computer and update it on the internet. http://www.ktvu.com/toytest/5316883/detail.html [among other sites] Oregon Scientific's description: SmartGlobe 3D Interactive Globe (PR18) For kid and families of all ages, ages 5 and up The SmartGlobe is the only learning globe on the market that can be updated using USB and information can be customized for three age groups. Globe trotters are given a digital tour around the world through nearly 30 learning activities including country capitals, currency conversion and national anthems. Plus, it's great for multi-player games accommodating up to four players. http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=8&scid=86&pid=558 The cost on various web sites seems to range from about $90 up to $130 or more ($129.95 retail). Jeff Rothal Reference & Instruction Librarian Naval Postgraduate School Dudley Knox Library (Code 013) phone (831) 656-2344 [log in to unmask] http://www.nps.edu/Library/ --