Hobbies And Interests
VTech Learning Tunes Karaoke
VTech Learning Tunes Karaoke is a small karaoke machine for children 2 to 4 years old. Children can watch animated scenes and facial expressions on the LCD screen. It also displays letters and numbers, which helps children learn the alphabet, as well as how to count. Besides being a small machine children can carry around, it allows them to sing along with the attached microphone to 15 tunes. In addition, the player can easily switch through three different modes at the push of a large button: number songs, letter songs and fun songs. Kids also have the ability to change the way their voice sounds using one of five voice sound effects.
Emerson 5.5 inch Monitor Pedestal Karaoke Stand
Emerson manufactures a pedestal karaoke stand machine with a 5.5-inch monitor for children ages eight and older. The machine weighs 21.6 lbs. and pumps enough power for use at home parties with the built-in speakers. In addition, you can aim the reversible speakers toward the audience or the singer. It holds iPods, MP3 and MP4 players in the cradles situated at the top of the device. The machine also has the capability to recharge iPods with its built-in USB charger. It also works with various musical DVDs and CDs, which are sold separately.
Barbie Dazzling Duets
Girls who enjoy music, singing and playing with Barbies may want to add the Barbie Dazzling Duets karaoke machine to their collection. This hand-held player offers a built-in microphone and a pink carrying strap for portability. Girls can take turns singing with Barbie in "Pass the Mic" mode or sing directly with Barbie in "Duet" mode. In addition, the machine plays personal MP3 files. Some songs programmed on the device include "Shine," "A Moment Like This" and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." The manufacturer recommends Barbie Dazzling Duets for ages three and up.
Glee Karaoke System
Starlite Consumer Electronics manufactures various theme-based karaoke systems for children. The manufacturer recommends the systems for children 7 to 14 years. For instance, the Glee Karaoke System is bright yellow and red box-like device with an attached microphone. It is inspired by the Emmy award-winning musical comedy television show Glee, which airs on Fox and was one of the top entertainment series of 2010. It works with numerous Glee musical CDs, which are sold separately. Children can easily control the volume, echo and balance with the large red-labeled knobs. The machine can hook up to a television for video output. In addition, the CD player reads CDs and CD-G discs, which allow kids to sing along and view the song lyrics on a television screen. Other theme-based karaoke devices include the Disney Jonas Brothers Karaoke System and Disney Hannah Montana Video Karaoke System.