In a move towards the children's digital camera segment, Sakar has launched the AppClix with Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Tinkerbell and other Disney designs. These little point-and-shoot units sport a 7 megapixel sensor and 4x zoom lens. Images can be saved to memory cards thanks to the microSD slot (32MB card included).
The camera, made by Vivitar features a 1.5-inch LCD display and built-in rechargeable battery, however the main attraction of the AppClix might be a digital camera first. With a 30-pin Apple dock connector on the bottom, the AppClix connects directly to an iPad tablet, just like the Apple Camera Connection Kit.
Connecting directly to the iPad not only saves a step when it comes to transferring photos, a related free iOS app called Disney Pix helps kids edit their creations. Pictures can be customized with Disney themed backgrounds, frames and stamps. Freehand editing tools provide even more options, and when editing is complete images can be shared via email or social networking sites.
The Sakar Disney iPad camera can be purchased for $59.95 from B&H Photo, although as of this writing it's temporarily out of stock. Time will tell if more iPad-compatible digital cameras hit the market with an Apple dock connector on board.