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Describe the design and functionality of the i-Dog Soft Speaker.
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The i-Dog Soft Speaker is the largest model, has a plush design, and provides surprisingly good sound quality.
What notable physical changes were made to the i-Dog when it was redesigned for the American market by Hasbro?
The American version had added back legs and some design updates, and it also produced more dog-like sounds compared to the Japanese version.
What are some material issues that affect the longevity and appearance of i-Dog units?
i-Dogs can yellow due to UV exposure and suffer from battery corrosion over time.
What was the unique selling point of the i-Dog Amp’d compared to other i-Dog models?
The i-Dog Amp’d had better audio output due to stereo speakers, although its sound quality remained poor.
Explain how the i-Dog Clip model functioned as an iPod accessory.
The i-Dog Clip is a very small model that clips onto objects and has built-in audio pass-through for integration with iPods.
What was the purpose of the Burger King promotions in 2007 and 2008?
Burger King promotions offered miniature versions of i-Dog with limited functionality, featuring different themes such as Halloween in 2008.
What was a distinctive feature of the i-Fish compared to the i-Dog?
The i-Fish spins and reacts to music in a more complex manner than the i-Dog and includes light-up whiskers.
What was the last product released under the i-Dog franchise, and what was its functionality?
The last product was a plush speaker with no i-Dog functionality, released in 2009.
How does i-Dog express different emotions through its LEDs?
Green LEDs indicate happiness, orange indicates contentment, and red indicates anger.
What features were introduced with the Japanese Happy Version and Lovely Version of i-Dog?
The Happy Version featured star-shaped LEDs, while the Lovely Version had heart-shaped LEDs.
What subsequent releases followed the original i-Dog, and what was their theme or distinguishing feature?
Subsequent releases included i-Cat with touch-sensitive face LEDs and cat-specific designs, i-Fish which reacts to music and spins, i-Cy which is penguin-themed, and i-Turtle which has dolphin-like sounds and moving parts.
What were the major differences in sound production between the Japanese and American versions of the i-Dog?
The Japanese version used electronic noises while the American version, redesigned by Hasbro, used more dog-like sounds.
How did the design of the original i-Dog maintain its modern look over the years?
The original i-Dog had a modern look with glossy white plastic and silver accents, which was maintained over the years.
What makes the i-Dog Pup different from the original i-Dog in terms of functionality?
The i-Dog Pup is smaller and cuter but lacks an audio input, so it only dances to sounds it hears externally.
What was the key feature of i-Dog Dance that differentiated it from other i-Dog models?
The i-Dog Dance was fully motorized, including its ears and legs, and produced slightly aggressive sounds and movements.
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