Gadgets and gizmos with high tech appeal for older kids.
1. Digital Camcorder
Rather than buy a "toy" digital camcorder, you can often find a budget camcorder at about the same price. At sites like Pricegrabber, you can sort the selection of camcorders by price. Browse a selection of camcorders for under $100 with features that far surpass a toy. They're perfect for your older child.
2. Discovery Whodunit? Forensics Lab
Kids solve crime cases using the forensics lab. Very cool. Ages 8+3. Wacom Bamboo Fun
A graphics pad for computer drawing in a price range that justifies letting your artistic child learn how to do it.4. Lego Mindstorms NXT
High-tech parents who want to play with their kids toys love Mindstorms robot-building systems. The new generation of Mindstorms isn't cheap and will require a lot of parent help. If you're looking for a high-tech family play project, this might be it.5. Discovery Electronic Gadget Lab
You don't have to spend a lot to get a kids' electronics kit with this high-quality Gadget Lab from Discovery. Build over 100 gadgets with everything provided in the kit.6. ATM Bank
Kids deposit and dispense bills and coins with the award-winning ATM bank from Discovery. This is a fun and educational toy.7. Nintendo Wii
Forget couch potato video game play; kids love getting active with the Nintendo Wii. Parents will love playing too, especially knowing that those old Nintendo games work on the new Wii.8. Personal Photo Printer
Once your child gets into taking digital pictures, she'll want to do some printing. Find an inexpensive photo printer with these various models, but watch out for toner cost.9. Robosapien
About Toys picks this hot toy as the best robot toy ever!10. MP3 Players
Kids want an MP3 player, but you should save the hottest and newest (and most expensive) until they are teens. In the meantime, you can invest in an MP3 player for under $100 for your preteen.11. Portable DVD Player
The price is now right for a kid's gift. Your child will get a lot of pleasure from his own portable DVD player.