
- Portable handheld gaming system lets kids enjoy learning on the go
- Touch screen technology introduces kids to a new way to play and follows the hottest trend in gaming today
- Slide-out QWERTY keyboard adds a stylish touch and gives kids a chance to familiarize themselves with a keyboard layout
- One cartridge is included with the system
- Sturdy, kid-tough design and colorful appearance
V Tech's MobiGo gives kids ages 3-7 their own touch-tech toy that keeps them engaged while they learn. With a touch-activated screen and a QWERTY slide-out keyboard, kids get to emulate their parent's gadgets while learning from characters like Shrek, Disney Princesses and Dora. Tap, slide or flick with MobiGo - kids pick the way they play and learn about colors, shapes, spelling, math, logic and more.REVIEW: VTech's MobiGo Touch Learning System is an interactive learning device that uses a touchscreen and keyboard to control gameplay. Designed to encourage learning and the development of dexterity skills, the MobiGo device brings modern handheld technology to young users. Whether it's adding numbers, spelling words, solving problems, or spotting the differences between similar objects, the MobiGo encourages young users ages three to eight years to develop a variety of basic skills and foster the development of an active imagination.
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Touch Learning System (Pink)
Ages: 3 to 8 years Requires: Four AA batteries (not included)
What We Think
Fun factor:  Durability:  Ease of assembly:  Educational factor:  Novelty factor: 
The Good: Accommodates a variety of game play levels and ages
The Challenging: Small screen size
In a Nutshell: An interactive device that encourages learning though fun games and activities |
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On-the-Go Learning Made Simple
The MobiGo Touch Learning System has a look and feel similar to a modern handheld device, but it's designed for use by young children with smaller, less dexterous hands. It features a sliding screen that can easily be pushed up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard underneath. The soft, over-molded plastic housing creates an easy-to-grip surface for holding the device with two hands, and the rubber feet on the bottom of the device help to hold it still on a smooth tabletop surface.
The MobiGo comes with a game cartridge that can be inserted into a slot on the back of the device. This game cartridge features several learning games, each one with a choice between difficult or easy levels of play. New games may be downloaded by connecting the MobiGo device to a computer using the provided USB cable and installing the VTech download manager. Additionally, new game cartridges that feature a variety of popular characters and themes are available and sold separately, each with their own focus and learning curriculum.
A Learning Device That Grows with Your Child
The MobiGo Touch Learning System is a next-generation learning device that uses the popularity of modern handheld electronic devices to build skills in young children. It encourages the development of important dexterity-based skills by shifting between touch-based games and keyboard-based games, and it promotes the development of skills related to problem solving, spelling and grammar, observation, and mathematics.
The ability for parents to select a wide variety of games based on skill levels and themes makes MobiGo a versatile learning device that will maintain relevancy as a child grows. The MobiGo keeps track of user activity and saves this information under a personalized user profile that a child can set up the first time she uses the device. Although other users can play with the device, only one user profile can be saved at a time. This user can log onto the VTech Web site to download performance information, compare progress with other MobiGo profiles, and earn rewards for a job well done.
What's in the Box
MobiGo Touch Learning System, game cartridge, USB cable, soft cloth, owner's manual.
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Rating:
(out of 7 reviews)
List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 58.99
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- Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop
- Choose and download songs for a custom playlist (Internet connection required)
- Choose from 8 email messages and personalize for your child to enjoy (Internet connection required)
- Explore the alphabet, pretend play, music, animals and computer literacy with 6 learning activity stations
- Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop™! Choose and download songs for a custom playlist, explore 6 learning activity stations and personalize emails for your child to enjoy! Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.
Appropriate for children ages 2 years and up.REVIEW: Toddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more. With a Leaptop, you'll give your child a fun yet instructive introduction to using computers.
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My Own Leaptop
Ages: 2 years and up
What We Think
Fun factor:  Durability:  Ease of assembly:  Educational factor:  Novelty factor: 
The Good: A perfectly sized pretend laptop for small children, packed with plenty of features.
The Challenging: Computer, internet access, and an online parent account needed to access extras.
In a Nutshell: A unique play laptop that's travel-friendly, educational, and fun. |
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A Cool and Colorful Kids' Laptop
The Leaptop takes the spirit of a real laptop computer and infuses it with an appealing, kid-friendly design. This durable and organically-shaped plastic case opens like a laptop. The Leaptop's lightweight and convenient handle makes it a travel-friendly toy.
Above the large alphabet pad, you'll find the E-mail, Music Playlist, and Blog function buttons. Around the LED screen, you'll see computer-like icons displaying all of the Leaptop's interactive features. Kids will love switching between the Animal, Music, and Alphabet modes, which are accessed with the moveable mouse switch.
Each Leaptop has one of two puppy hosts, Violet or Scout. Depending on which Leaptop version you buy, one of these adorable puppies will accompany your child through all of the activities. Kids will even have access to Violet or Scout's personal blog by pressing the Blog button.
An Introduction to Letters, Animals, Music, and More
The Leaptop's three play modes and three function buttons will help your child learn the basics while having fun. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, so your child can contribute musical animal noises and funny audio effects to songs; and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds.
The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills. And they'll enjoy receiving emails and singing along with Leaptop's preset and downloadable songs. With the Leaptop, you'll be confident that your child is exposed to activities that help develop essential skills.
Personalize the Leaptop Online
You'll want to personalize your child's Leaptop by connecting it to your computer with the included USB cable. After connecting to the Leapfrog Web site, you can create a parent account that allows you to customize this toy laptop by creating a profile for your child.
You'll also be able to select songs for the Music Playlist and set up personalized emails from Scout or Violet and other friends and relatives in your child's life. Additional Scout and Violet downloads are available for purchase, and printable coloring sheets are available for free.
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- OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
- Processor: Pentium III 500 Mhz processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Hard Drive: 300 MB available
- Video Resolution: 1024x768 or higher
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- CD or DVD drive
- Available USB port
- Internet connection
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What's in the Box
Leaptop with three AA batteries, USB cable, and quick connect guide/parent instructions.
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Rating:
(out of 9 reviews)
List Price: $ 24.99
Price: $ 19.97