I have to ask, I remember owning/using this as a kid. But with today's technology what is the advantage to this over anything else besides cost?
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NOT the one we had as kids! This is a piece of junk. Bought one, returned it. Bought another one at Target, returned it also.
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I use this in art projects and so the look is what I want. I want to feel the up-raised letters. If you plan on labeling a lot of items / go with the electronic labeling. My big deal is the "embossing" part of it.
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I found the old fashioned label maker is easier to remove than the new digital label makers. (I also have a digital label maker I quit using and went back to this device which I purchased on Amazon.) Also, the new digital label makers are more expensive because the cheapest label paper is too thin and the better label paper is too expensive for my needs. This device works perfectly once you use it a few times and learn the "pressure" needed to make a good label. It will not break if used correctly. Very satisfied with this label maker.
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That is exactly what my almost 6-year-old does. Its mostly android apps and netflix viewing. It's great and because it's not a phone and I don't let his device remember my Amazon passwords I'm not worried he's going to accidentally purchase something. There is nothing set up for it to be charged to.
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To respond to the other person's review: As with all electronics, I'm sure you are not going to allow your kids to throw it. There should be no fear of damage if your kids know how to properly use computers. In other words, most kids these days know that these devices are not toys. Use your judgement and you'll be fine.
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Old models use a few different standards. Maybe there's an old model it would work in, but it probably wouldn't be the ones you remember playing with as a kid with the big, floppy pictures. Though if you're willing to settle for something smaller, internet might have a way to convert it.
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I like the Innotab 2 because it's pretty much like an iPad for kids. You can get games according to their age. It's very convenient.
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Because it's cool to be retro these days. Having a standard TI83 is like having a NES instead of an Xbox One.
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There are only small differences in the two such as the idea pad having more memory but slightly less processing power. Overall the two are very similar both in price and performance which makes user preference the real deciding factor.
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$1,130 for something that isn't even compatible with today's technology. thanks for the laugh! I too paid $75 for mine 8 or 9 years ago. Still working and holdin up today! She's a keeper!
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Lol. Sorry to laugh but you don't remember these when we were younger? I'm 30 I had one. The two white knobs you see on both sides makes lines/designs when your turn them. It's not fancy but it's fun for small kids
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Hi. I have both handheld versions, which I love both. Though I do have to say that my vpocket is doing something funky, and that disappoints me because neither systems get used enough to be in poor shape. I really take care of them. I was looking to by the vflash, but read some terrible reviews, and then again, they just did a toy review toy special on TV and gave it a thumbs way up high from all the kids and teachers who played with it for over 2 months, kids were engaged just watching other kids play - and of course, teachers loved it because of the educational value. I think looking for kick butt graphics and the like is hopeless in the educational department. Between my two handheld versions, I would call them close to equal, with Leapster being ahead.
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I had one of these many years ago when my children were small. It worked great and lasted a long time. I missed it when it wore out. I could use it too.
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I don't know specifically, but I do know it's got to be minimal. If it consumed a dollar a day I would have certainly noticed the difference in my electric bill. I would guess as much as any other electronic item, such as your dvd player, wireless phone, clock radio, microwave, anything that's plugged in continuously. Whatever it is, it doesn't bother me because it's worth it to me to have clean carpet and floor without my effort. It's an amazing gadget that works well.
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This device is good for a child or a senior. Its not powerful enough for very modern use. To answer your question. I don't know
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I'm in the same boat and would love to hear an answer to your question! The main difference I've gathered in my research (besides the games) is that with the Vtech you can add a memory card and with Fisher Price you cannot. The Vtech also takes video, but from the reviews it seems that it's not good enough to be worth having.
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It could. You could record and allow your child to play back time tables, site words, etc.
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Considering that todays children are exposed to tons of technology almost from the day they are born, I feel that this device is best suited for the very young...probably no older than 3yo or 4yo. My 6yo and 4yo already have their own laptop computers and do pretty well navigating in a Windows environment. With laptops running at just a couple hundred bucks these days, getting your children to hop onto the computer bandwagon is easier, and cheaper, than ever. We got this product for my son when he was a 4yo but he graduated to a real laptop computer only 6 months later. I can't say for sure, but it is entirely possible that the VTech was a good stepping stone to lead into a real PC. It is far more robust than a real PC and can take a beating. It will get your children used to a keyboard and mouse configuration so it will be more natural for them to progress to a real PC.
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Depends on what you want to use it for. The original LeapPad is not wireless and we like that it's not. We don't want our children to have access to the internet. But we have younger kids. With older kids you may want that option for things like apps and such - I'm honestly not familiar with the newest version of the LeapPad to know what all it can do. I will say that for the price the LeapPad is def our first choice. :)