PC TV; TV Mate and Kids Keys

KidsKeys
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Children need to identify about 44 different letters not 26, and kids don't even learn capitals until aged around 6.

Kids Keys are small self adhesive labels made from tough laminated polyester that you can stick onto each key on your computer keyboard to provide both an upper and lower case letter.

Some letters are similar like:
"Oo" "Ss" "Xx";

But no wonder it is confusing when kids are looking for
"R" vs "r" "G" vs "g" "A" vs "a".

Price: $8.50 including postage and handling.

Available from the KidsKeys website.

Pinnacle PC TV:
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PCTV is a TV Tuner card for the inside of your PC which enables you to watch TV on your computer in great image quality for an affordable price.

Pinnacle PCTV also turns your PC into a TV and a digital video recorder for a new way of “taping” your favourite shows. Instead of using traditional VHS or audio tape, record your shows in high quality MPEG1 or MPEG-2 and then burn them to DVD or CD with your CD or DVD burner. That means you can record video clips and capture high-quality single screens from a TV, camcorder or VCR onto your hard disk as well.

PCTV also has the ability to time-shift, a feature which up until now has only been available on expensive DVD recording machines which gives you the flexibility not only to record shows while you are out, but to start watching recorded footage before the show has finished.

Pinnacle PCTV will be available for $199 including GST.

Note: PCTV 'Pro' includes all the features of PCTV plus ultimate sound quality with stereo TV and FM stereo radio reception. It will be available for $269 including GST.

Available from Harvey Norman, Dick Smith, Myer/Grace Bros. More information at the Pinnacle Systems US website

PC TV Mate
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A set top box for those people who either cannot afford, cannot use or do not need the entire functionality of a normal computer.

Plug it into your TV and a telephone line and you then have access, THROUGH YOUR TV to email, horoscopes, internet browsing, weather, chat groups and you can even send SMS messages to mobile phones from it.

IT comes with a remote, wireless keyboard - so you sit can on the lounge!

It has a 7 day TV guide which can be sorted by program type, and links to program websites where relevant.

With email, it has the ability to record your audio message and attach it to an email, for those people who are unable to use a keyboard.

Cost:
Equipment: $399 - $499 depending on retailer and deal.
Monthly ISP cost: $23.95 for unlimited time and unlimited downloads.

More information at the TV Mate website

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