In this blog post i will be writing about a standalone toy
or an educational gaming device, these might include the LeapPad 2 or the VTech
and then explaining some of the key features about one of them, this could
include interface, power supply and usability.
- Interface: Considering this device was designed
for children the interface Isn't that complex, if it was then it wouldn't appeal to its target audience. This device’s interface design is quite simple
as it has nine different icons which let the user access, this includes one
that is labelled “Game” which obviously lets the user play whatever game he/she
has inserted, it also has an icon labelled “Camera” which lets the user take
pictures with the built in camera on the device. Also in the top left corner of
the interface it has a picture of the user so sort of a profile picture.
- Power Supply: The power supply for this device
is also quite a simple design, all it is, is one long cable which connects the
device to a plug socket which then obviously charges the device. Unlike other
gaming devices such as an Xbox 360 power cable which has two parts to it which
are the cable that connects from the console to the power brick which then
connects to a plug socket, the LeapPad 2’s power cable is much simpler and easy
to transport if needs be.
- Usability: Similar to hand-held devices such as
an iPhone or and tablet devices, the LeapPad 2 is portable which means it can
be transported for example on long car journeys or just generally trips in the
car to the local shops.
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