Today, GadgetManiac introduces our new Kid’s section. Our goal: to keep gadget parents in touch with new developments in the burgeoning area of gadgets for children. Our lead-off piece deals with the recent Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards. FamilyFun Magazine organizes this annual toy test during which actual kids play with and vote for their favorite toys. The result is a top ten list of the best toys of the year. According to those who should know — the kids themselves –, the best toy of 2005 is Knights� Empire Castle by Playmobil. Can’t argue with that one. In the list of top 10 toys, however, there were some genuine gadgets. Appearing at number 4 is ChatNow by Tiger Electronics. The ChatNow is a 2-way 2-mile-range walkie-talkie disguised as a mobile phone. It has some other interesting features. The device supports ringtones, screen savers and message alerts, as well as text messaging. The built-in digital camera can store up to 30 images. Some of those features would have come in handy the last time we used a walkie-talkie. On the downside, the screen is grayscale, and the price seems a little high. FamilyFun Magazine unveils the 2005 Toy of the Year - WebWire, 10/4/2005

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