# $2,600 Children's Computers The Little Tikes Young Explorer is a Cubicle for Your Kid By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-young-explorer References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/babys-first-cub.php) & [littletikes](http://www.littletikes.com/toys/young-explorer.aspx) I am going to try and rationalize buying the [Little Tikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-dream-machine) Young Explorer. This gigantic plastic juggernaut is essentially a desktop computer covered in bright plastic, preloaded with educational software. This would be an awesome idea for any child...if it wasn't $2,600, that is. You could buy five desktop computers for the price of the Little Tikes Young Explorer. Don't get me wrong, a child's mind is a terrible thing to waste, but that child's mind won't make back the $2,600 you drop on this. If I hit it big I'll buy this for my unborn child. More than likely he/she will have to settle for a hand-me-down brick laptop. Father of the year right here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Expensive Children's Technology:** The rising cost of children's technology presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the market by offering more affordable options without compromising on quality. - **Educational Software:** As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing demand for educational software, which presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and expand their offerings. - **Sustainable Children's Toys:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is a growing demand for sustainable children's toys, which presents an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly alternatives to popular products. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry has the potential to disrupt the children's market by creating affordable and high-quality products that are accessible to a wider range of customers. - **Education:** The education industry has the potential to disrupt the market by expanding their offerings to include digital learning tools and resources. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry has the potential to disrupt the children's toy market by creating eco-friendly alternatives to popular products, reducing waste and plastic use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-dream-machine.md) - [Child-Targeted Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-studybook.md) - [Hands-On Computer Science Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-computer-science-ai.md) - [Screen-Free Play Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli.md) - [Smart Toy Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscope-toy-for-kids.md) - [Interactive Educational TV Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-leapmove.md) - [Space-Exploring STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Sea Creature Study Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirate-shark-study-desk.md)