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The Washington Times * SpongeBob SquarePants Keyboard from KidzMouse for Macintosh (9.1 and above) or Windows (98SE/2000/ME/XP) systems with USB or PC2 connection, $29.99. This super, child-friendly computer peripheral offers a 67-key set (sans numerical pad and function keys), rounded pieces and plenty of Bikini Bottom style. The colorful keyboard allows junior to enter the hunt-and-peck world of computer navigation with the help of a famous animated character. SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward and Plankton all hang out along the aqua-blue borders of the device, which features bright yellow, green and orange keys along with an "I love bubbles" moniker. In addition to providing 37 fewer keys, so as not to confuse younger users, the unit also has in-board software that only affords typists one letter per keystroke so creative sessions aren't messed up with streams of run-on characters. KidzMouse also offers a SpongeBob Scroll Mouse ($29.95) that fits nicely in smaller hands, uses optical technology and provides the functionality of a typical adult-size mouse. Users also can admire the Krabby Patty-themed images printed on the device. |