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Newflash! GUPI Mark III now released in
the UK! See the Facts page!
 What is GUPI?
It's an electronic pet, of course. Previously
there had been Tamagotchis, with a great
character but only represented in little LCD animations. And robo-this and that
- usually puppies, but modelled to look like metallic robots - not at all pet
like in terms of having a good cuddle and growing to love the thing.
So your young child is pestering you for the
100th time about having a pet guinea pig or rabbit? And you just know that the
novelty will wear off after a few weeks and you'll end up mucking out its hutch
for the next six years? GUPI is one solution to this and seems to be working so
far with my six year old daughter. It's not a real pet, of course, but it's way
closer than all previous attempts.
GUPI doesn't need any programming, any
controlling (other than waving the carrot at it) or special treatment. And,
just as importantly, it's cute and cuddly, with very realistic appearance and
fur, so you can pick it up and cuddle it as you would a real guinea
pig.
In these pages are Facts about GUPI and what it can do, including the
differences between the early GUPI I and the newer and better GUPI II and III,
FAQ/Tips on how to get the most from it,
pointers to Where to buy one, a Discussion group for you to contribute your own
thoughts and comments, a guide to Dismantling GUPI, a Gallery of videos and images of GUPI, and Links to any other relevant GUPI sites that might
spring up.
All text on these pages is Copyright
Steve Litchfield, 2005, 2006,
2007
See also my site about some different,
cuddlier electronic pets, the
FurReal range! And if you've got the cash, try the
Pleo baby dinosaur! |
