Small gadget, big fun -- Tankbot!

Tankbot  This could easily be this season’s hottest new Executive Toy! But anyone who plays with it will love it. First you fold down the built in USB dongle, the plug your Tankbot into an available port on your computer to charge the internal battery. When the two blue LED’s go out, it’s charged. The tiny Tankbot has three distinct operating modes. In the first mode, an optical navigation technology lets it navigate around obstacles. Build a maze of books, or just junk on your desk and watch Tankbot run around and turn quickly to avoid hitting things. (Hint: the mini navigation system doesn’t really see the color black, so it’s best to use lighter color objects for your maze.) In mode two, Tankbot just dances, spins and does what it want, all the time making cute sounds. And in the mode three, you can use your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad to control your Tankbot. You get a free controller included with the kit, and the app you download is free too. But the controls are rather basic, forward, reverse, turn, speed and stop. But for under $25, this is really fun. Radio Shack may still have it for a special price of $19.99.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12249382

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