I've read that the combination version is safer for homes with kids. Why? Aren't they both suppossed to work well?
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Well the only difference is the mechanism for opening the device. I imagine there are pros and cons on both sides. for example, with the keypad device, a child may observe the numbers you are entering and be able to gain access. I have keypad doorknobs on certain doors in my home and my children have observed me entering the numbers and i have had to change them. This was the primary reason i chose the biometric over the keypad. The only drawback i can see with the biometric is that some people have difficulty getting the device to recognize their prints. i too was one of those people but i eventually figured out what i was doing wrong, and now i have no problem with print recognition. If you are willing to deal with the learning curve with the fingerprint recognition go with the biometric. If you have no concerns about kids learning your code or fumbling around with the code in an emergency, then the keypad might work fine for you.
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I think the only real difference between the coded version vs the one using finger prints is that the coded one is more reliable. I have heard people say that the one with the scanner might take several tries to get it open. In a break in situation that could be bad. The coded one has thousands of different combinations. You can even program it where you have to push multiple buttons at the same time. I think that would be great if you have small kids around. There is no way they could figure out the code.
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If you have more than one child like I do, getting the app is better because you can install them on up to three devices- so no fighting over cartridges or losing them (I've found them everywhere). At first I thought cartridges were better because you can resell them, and if you resell your leappad with apps, once you change the info over- which you have to do if you want to buy something else, the previously purchased apps are gone. However, if they get broken, stepped on or lost, not only do my kids not have them to play with, there is no resell value at all.
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Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but... » Read More Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! « Show Less
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We secured our tv, bookshelves and glass case with two. We tried to secure his clothes drawers with two but only one side was secure (user error not a problem with the product. We needed longer screws...). The drawers are secure enough but not as safe as it potentially could be. Use two. You won't regret spending a little extra. My kid is all over the place and two could potentially save him one day.
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I agree with the previous answers -- we got the 15' by 17' model for our 3 boys and they love it. We had a slightly smaller one when they were little (they are 13, 13 and 9 now) and based on our experience, it pays to get the largest one you can afford. Even though there is a warning label saying only one person would use per time, that never happens, and our guys have had up to 8 kids at a time on this one. We do discourage flips, etc to reduce the likelihood of injuries. Get the big one, you won't regret it.
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My kids do use it. Its not a problem. But my kids are older 13 and 9. Have been using it since 2 yrs. Now
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We just bought this innotab 2 and love it. We had the fist one, but my little boy kept dropping it so it no longer worked properly. I would wait until she is 4 or so to get it, it didn't make it long at our house due to slippery fingers! Hopefully now that he is 5 this new one will fare better. Good luck!!
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Provided you set up the color-coded frequency (very easy process) to do so, yes.I did too, for a time; however, it didn't really work all that well for me. I have 2 young children; a baby and a 5yr old who sleepwalks. If I heard a noise I didn't like that wasn't a voice, I had to check both rooms, possibly not getting where I was needed as quick as I'd like. Since you'll be getting 2 receivers anyway you might wanna give them different frequencies.
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I prefer the key, I thought about the combination lock but didn't think that it was secure enough from a child playing with the lock and getting lucky. A curious child will eventually figure out the combination. At least with a key I know that as long as it's on me I've got the way in....provided the child/person doesn't have a screwdriver and hammer.
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I don't use those two products, but I do use several others and have never had a problem with any combination.
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Sharon- we've used it inside and out. It's great for both. Our kids love it!Jason
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You can use it either way. I used it alone and when I changed cribs I used both.
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good question - i don't know. i checked both versions and even the adult version says kids age 3 and older.. but i don't think it makes such a big difference since its all natural? i give my kids the adult version too if i am out of the kids one.
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I'm not an expert, but I don't think that's advisable. If you want a single piece of equipment to do both, I suggest you keep looking for a combination style machine. I have seen them here designed to work multiple areas. The only caution is that combination equipment often comes with trade offs in performance or design.
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I think one would work for both kids. I have a 3.5 year old and 13 month old that share a room. Its mounted on the babies crib and they can both watch and enjoy it. It projects a picture on the ceiling (you can turn off the projection if you want to) and it has 2 sound settings. My kids love it.
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Sorry, I haven't used it yet. I also purchased an Add-a-lok, which is cheaper and I think could be way easier to use. I used it in Peru and I use it at night at home for extra security to my front door. It works real good!
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Either one would be fine. My son has both and switches off using both of them equally.