Review: 2 new devices mix learning with games

August 20, 2008 By DAVID RISING , Associated Press Writer Review: 2 new devices mix learning with games (AP)

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In this photo provided by Leapfrog Enterprises Inc., showing two of their new hand held devices, Leapster2 and Didj. Your kids can learn math, how to tell time and other skills needed for school -- and you don't have to pry them away from clicking away on video games. (AP Photo/Leapfrog Enterprises)

(AP) -- Your kids can learn math, how to tell time and other skills needed for school - and you don't have to pry them away from video games.



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