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Cheap G.W. Schleidt Clear Sphere Green and Clear Braided Stem Radiometer

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When I bought this I was looking for just a cheapie radiometer. However, after reading reviews, and, looking at specifications, I decided to purchase this one. I am glad I did. The cheaper ones have plastic bases that will fade and crack on sustained exposure to sunlight. This one is solid glass (or crystal).

This is a work of art. The stem is made, by hand, from six different strands of blown and extruded glass. Half of the strands are viridian in color, and, the other half are clear. They are skillfully woven together to support the globe which contains the radiometer.

The radiometer works in low light conditions (obviously the bulb is a vacuum). This stands about 10" tall and is easily seen from anywhere in a room. It works right out of the box no digital programming, power tools, multi-language skills, 800 phone marathons, or legal intervention required to get it to work.

The glass is "delicate." This is very lightweight so that you can display it and move it easily, but you need to treat it with care.

I use this in my greenhouse for giving me a quick monitor of light conditions for the plants. The greenhouse can be a "rough and tumble" place sometimes so I was worried about breakage. I put this on a shelf and used "museum putty" to hold the base to an aluminum shelf. So far, I haven't had any problems. You can use museum putty anywhere. It will stick the object to a shelf without damaging either the shelf or the object. Museum Gel for Glass and Crystal

This is so pretty that many visitors remark about it when they visit my greenhouse. It is well worth the money I paid for it on this listing.

Made in Germany by "Lauschaer Glaskunst" (Lauschaer's Glass Art)

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Discount VTech V-Motion Smartridge: Snow Park Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:16:00 -0800

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We have the wave challenge, soccer challenge and this one. We love all of the games. It helps that we like these activities ourselves. Great skills for pre-schooler's in spelling/reading and counting. My husband and I enjoy playing with our three year old daughter and they are great intro's to the gaming world.

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I got this for grandchildren and they have had hours of enjoyment playing it, good game for 4-6 age kids.

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My 5-yr old son enjoys playing this game, especially the skiing game. It seems to be pretty well on target for his age (he'll be 6 in April and is in Kindergarten). No complaints.

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I purchase this game for my neice. My sister in-law says she loves it. She spends a few hours during the day having fun and learning at the same time. The price was great for the game. And not having to pay shipping was even better.

Allosaurus Claw (Teaching Quality Recreation) Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 02:10:00 -0800

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I ordered this item for my son's school project. I'm very happy with the item.My son is going to love bringing this to school.This product exceeded my expectations.This a very cool item.

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Review of Home Planetarium: Project Stars & Planets

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:23:00 -0800

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Ive actually had this exact planetarium since I was a kid, and now and I let my kids play with it. Im super old, so its lasted a long time. There are several different discs that you can put in the middle to see different parts of the night sky, and one disc with the sun and planets. It comes with a cassette tape that talks about what you're looking at unfortunately, I did lose that part of it, so I don't remember what it says or if it was any good. I gave 4 stars because the discs are a bit flimsy and easy to dent, and also because there is no a/c cord it's all on batteries. All in all, it's a good little toy, the stars look nice on the ceiling and the kids like it. There are a lot of fancier things out there, but this is good too.

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LeapFrog iQuest Handheld Expandable Study System with BONUS Starter Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:48:00 -0800

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I purchased this for my 5th grade daughter who was having problems in Science. Prior to the purchase she had a D average in Science. After purchasing this product her grade climbed to a high B Average. This product is very easy to use! Highly recommend it!

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I got this exact iquest for Christmas last year and it is SOOO cool! It has a cauculator, a planner, and more! There are actually ALOT of textbook choices on the cartridges. I'm in 6th grade so I own the math, social studies, and science cartridges grades 6-8 and ALL of them have my text books. Over all, iquest ROCKS!

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I am going to college w/a major in secondary social studies. I bought this to help study for the certification test and was pleasantly surprised by how much fun it is!

I think I may even incorporate this tool into a classroom lesson for bonus points...

The dictionary is nice, there is a fun anagram game, chapter quizzes, pop quizzes, a calculator and several other good features.

I paid thirteen dollars for this on clearance, but would probably try to find it used rather than pay fifty online. Some of the newer models may feature a helpful backlight, but my model doesn't...

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My daughter really loves her iQuest! She takes it everywhere with her. She uses almost every function every day.

The iQuest is great for studying while your child feels as if he/she is playing a game. My daughter studies what she learned in school every night with her iQuest by choosing her school textbook from the list. Sometimes we play the games together.

The only problem is that there is no backlight and no attachable light, so my daughter always has to be in a well-lit room to use this interesting gadget. Unless you choose to ride in the car with the light on, your child may want to pack a gameboy as well :)

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This is a awesome little handheld. My daughter is 9 and I bought it for her with the thought of it being too advanced for her. It actually challenges her but she learns from it. She already pulled her grades up and now went from B's to A's and reading a C to and A. WOW. I even get on it and brush up on my math. It not only quizes but goes back to review what they miss (or I miss)and helps them understand. Now my little one that is 7 is using it. She gets on and reads what the questions and tries to do them. I have not bought one cartridge since we bought it a month ago. They are still enjoying it.

LeapFrog Explorer My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Learning Game Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:46:00 -0800

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We bought this for my daughter because she is a huge My Little Pony fan. She absolutely loves it. I was worried at first because the age range is 5 and up, shes 4. But she picked it up really quick. It has helped her brush up on her addition and subtraction. She has learned all about probability and has even started learning multiplication! Another great game by LeapFrog!

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5 Stars. This game is fun and my kids love playing it. The math is challenging for my 4 year old but she's actually still able to play it, my 6 year old loves it and I love it because it tricks them into doing math over and over. Used it on Leappad 2.

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We have a 7 year old with a LeapPad & LeapFrog Explorer. This My Little Pony was a wonderful addition to her game collection. She is a huge fan of the My Little Pony series and her Daddy is a huge fan of math. What a wonderful combination! She really got into the game and does not groan about it like other "MATH" games. I would love it if LeapFrog came out with expansions, especially with advanced Math. We'd be buying them for years to come.

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Love this game so much. I love that as a child I played with and watched My little pony and now my girls love my little pony. This game is super cute and teaches them a lot. Way to go leapFrog!

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I can't blame her, it is totally adorable! All of the voices sound like the original actresses, though I am not sure if they are. Cute, fun, AND educational is a winner in my book!

Reviews of Skullduggery Eyewitness Kit Dophin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:41:00 -0800

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I purchased this for my 4-year old grandson and the fossil kit for my 9-year old grandson as a spring break project at our house. This one offered a choice of 4 dolphins to make. We love these kits. I choose different ones each time they come. Sometimes we glue them to a plaque or background to let them put in their rooms.

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I bought this for a gift for my autistic nephew who is calmed down by marine animals. This thing is great!

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We really like it. It is easy to use but they do not include enough paint for the different dolphins. They need to show the colors of the dolphins in more detail. Overall my kids like it.

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Well, I should have read the description more closely. You have to mix & make your own mold. It was a little too much for my 6 year old kiddos so I sent it back. But I think it would be a great kit for a slightly older child (say 8+).

Reviews of Copernicus - Radiometer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:52:00 -0800

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A radiometer doesn't do anything useful, but it's really cool. You set it in the light and it spins. That's all. My cousin had one when I was a kid and I was always jealous. It struck me a fun stocking stuffer for my son who is an engineering student. It was a real hit. He immediately set about determining what kinds of light worked best: sunlight, incandescent, fluorescent, flashlight, candle light, heat from a blow dryer. I guess I'm going to have to get myself another one when he goes back to college next week.

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This is wonderful! I remember when I was a kid, and had one of these. It is not exactly fun to play with actively all the time, or something that you will be using every day to check lighting conditions, but it is definitely something to put on your window sill, or on a dresser or book shelf where it can be hit with the sun. I find it more of a decorative piece.

It is good to see these are still being made and sold! I bought two, and they both arrived VERY well packaged, in perfect condition, and work great! They also come with a little workbook with scientific experiments that can be done with them, and explanations of why it spins. Useful to teach with!

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Ever since I first came across one of these toys back in high school, I found it incredibly fascinating. For the longest time I thought it illustrated one of the very fundamental yet highly counterintuitive physics principles: light carries momentum. However, it turns out that this is not the mechanism that makes this toy work. The real physics behind it is a bit more mundane, although no less important. The colorings of vanes cause the air inside the bulb to be heated at different rates, which creates the pressure gradient that rotates the vanes. This is still a very important physical process, and this toy is a fun way of illustrating it.

The overall quality of this toy is fairly good. If not handled too roughly it will probably last forever. The best places to keep it are those that are in the open and receive a lot of light, like the work desk area or a window pane. The light bulb seems fragile and it should not be left in the areas where little kids or animals can easily reach it.

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I'm quite a fan of Radiometers...just the simple fact that they spin up when the sun comes out is enough to brighten up my day. I bought one as a junior high student after being enchanted by the simple elegance, and it's been going on ever since. Recently, I wanted to give a few radiometers as presents, but I couldn't find a local museum or science shop that carried them, so I turned to Amazon.

I choose the Copernicus Radiometer over the others primarily on price: I wanted a higher quality product and I was willing to spend a little more to get it. Unfortunately, the Copernicus Radiometer is not a high quality product. Compared to my original, the Copernicus displays poor workmanship and poor materials. My original Radiometer had an integrated glass base which not only looks better but is infinitely more robust than the cheap plastic base used by the Copernicus. Aesthetics aside, the plastic base is easily scratched and is simply glued to the bulb using a combination of glue and cement. Of the two Copernicus radiometers that I purchased, one of them basically fell apart the second I took it out of the box! Besides the base, the glass itself has a several flaws such as gas bubbles, foreign material, and a lack of evenness along the top. I thought maybe I got a dud but my second unit also had this issue. I should clarify that the sides of the bulbs look great and that the glass is only problematic on the tops of the bulbs. I posted pictures for reference.

Overall, the Copernicus Radiometer works, but lacks refinement. The biggest praise I can muster is that it's well packaged and can withstand the rigors of shipping and international travel as checked baggage. If this is your first Radiometer, I think the issues I described above (besides the thing spontaneously falling apart...a few dabs of hot glue did the trick) will not detract from the overall experience. You still do get a rather mysterious yet beautiful object.

Notes:

1) The physics behind how Radiometers work is more complex than the leaflet makes it appear to be. For example, the radiometer will actually spin backwards if you move it from a room-temperature environment to a very cold environment such as a freezer (sans light!)

2) Lasers work, but don't use a super-powerful one. You will DESTROY the vanes and you may foul the partial vacuum.

3) My rating is focused on the execution of this particular product and is not about radiometers in general.

4) It's much more than a toy!

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This is a windmill that runs on light. As ling as it is sunny the vanes will spin. A truely intreaguing piece of scientific equipment.

I broke mine and missed it so much I had to search for another.

Best Pitsco Laser-Cut Basswood Torsion Ballista Kit (Individual Pack) Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:15:00 -0800

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When I first saw it, I nearly panicked. It looked like I was going to have to carve all the pieces out.

It is simply that it is cut that very precisely out of the wood. You can't even see the lines until you are pushing out the pieces.

It isn't easy to figure it out, and assemble it, but I liked that about it. It would not have been any fun if it hadn't been a challenge. And it works.

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This is very poor quality. I returned the one I bought ( it broke during shipping ).

I would have returned it either way. It is very small and not sturdy enough to sit on a table fire anything more than a few inches.

Interesting concept, just poorly executed.

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My niece and I assembled this kit. She is four. A child of four would not be able to finish it alone but a kid of age 7 should be able to. This example of Torsion is not obvious to grasp but just a couple more examples would be all that is needed to set the idea into a kids mind. No pieces were missing and there were no extra pieces so don't lose anything. The resulting model is not worth the cost of this kit but the experience of building it with a child does make it worth the price. It is assembled with glue and the glue is needed so disassembly and building again is not an option.

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Assembled, this model ballista is smaller than I thought it would be when purchased online. The quality of the model is excellent. The precision cuts are spot on and the instruction sheet and labeling of the parts excellent as well. You will need a small phillips screw driver, scissors and wood glue, although I was able to forgo the need for the small screw driver. I recommend a good wood glue with a little working time. No sanding required. I'd recommend this as a good model for a beginner to tackle based upon the clear instruction sheet, well-marked pieces and well-cut design.

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This is a nice little kit that produces a fun little Ballista. It turns out fairly sturdy and it shoots well. The only thing wrong with this is that you'll instantly realize you should have bought two of them because you'll want the get a battle together.

Buy Caregiver Cards - Communication Cue Cards (Visual Picture Cues That

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:13:00 -0800

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These cards are great there are so many subjects my son is autistic and noverbal. I took out about 20 of the most used cards for now and will add more as needed. The blank ones are great as well as I made one for school, more and help. I just label each card and hold in front of him he points and smiles it decreases meltdowns and helps with predictable directions. Cards are small enough that I keep them in my purse and on me at all times.

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Trend Enterprises Math Flash Cards - Addition 0-12 - Pack of 91 Review

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The great thing about these flashcards is that they have only one fact per card. The front side has the problem, and the back side has that problem with the answer. This makes a very clear connection between the problem and the answer. Most other sets of cards have two facts on each card, with the problem on one side and the answer printed in small type in the upper corner of the back.

The cards are sturdy. They have that rounded corner which helps get the cards all facing the same direction. They include every fact from 0-12.

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The cards are made well, but they did not have all the combinations of numbers that I was expecting. For instance, if they had 5 + 8, they did not have 8 + 5, which often is very different to a child.

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Exactly what the other reviews said. Cards are a great size and good quality. Large print. Answers on the back. Perfect choice.

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The Kids see them as a game. I seem them as a learning tool. We are both winners here! I like the fact that the answer is on the back so the children can use these independently. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Reviews of My Tot Clock - New Dimmer Blue Night Light!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:57:00 -0800

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My Tot Clock is more than just a clock! It's a sleep clock, alarm clock, nightlight, time-out timer, and activity timer for toddlers who can't yet tell time. This is a must have for anyone who has a toddler in the house... or even a school age child who can tell time, but loves following along with the regimented and simple routine.

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Buy LeapFrog Bundle Tag Book 2-Pack - Ni Hao and Dora

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:03:00 -0800

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I like the product is great and easy to use with my existing tag reader. I recommend this product for and parent who wants a child to explore a new language.

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V.Smile VTech - V - Motion: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Review

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I bought this game for my 3 years old boy and so far this is the one that he enjoys the most out of the 4 games he already had. It has a lot of options to play with. He is really happy with it, so am I.

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My son is 3 and loves playing this game. It took him a few times to really get it figured out but hes got it down now. There are some easy games on it and some harder games so it will still challenge him plus once he masters level 1 there is level 2! I am pretty impressed. The quality is not like a playstation or Wii but for the money its great for young children.

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Good for kids 3+, lots to learn. Perfect addition to Vtech collection. Wish it had more games tough! Cant go wrong with Disney and Mickey mouse.

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Great educational game for my kids. They really enjoy seeing their favorite cartoon characters come to life. The game system itself is a great addition to our already video game loving family and a great alternative to my 2 and 4 year old playing xbox or playstation.

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Bought this game for my son when he was 3. It's a good game and he was the right age for it, but he was more interested in his big brother's Xbox and playstation. I think he would have liked it more if he did not have those around to compare it to.

Discount Lauri Toys Tall-Stacker A-Z Pegboard Set (Uppercase)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:38:00 -0800

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We love the basic Lauri pegs and pegboard at our house so I decided to expand the play by getting these letters. Lots of ways for creative play, all 3 kids enjoyed. The only minor disappointment was that the box said it included an activity guide, which ours did not. But in no time they were building their own letter towers!

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My almost 2 year old and 5 year old love playing with these. Wish they weren't made of foam, but they are still awesome.

Buy VTech - Disney Princess - Magical Learn and Go

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:58:00 -0800

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My three year old LOVES this; she calls it her computer. She types her name and her older sister's name--I think that the keyboards having the ABCs in order versus the QWERTY is great for little ones who are just learning to identify the letters and their sounds. Having "princess" voices talk to her (versus the older mechanical-sounding voices) is part of the reason this toy is her favorite.

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I got this for my twin nieces that REALLY wanted a princess laptop and they love it. The games range in difficulty and so far they can't get enough.The messages from the princess' are they fave!

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I bought this vtech magical princess learn and go for my 4 yr old daughters bday and she loves it.It keeps her busy for hrs....what I like best is all the learning games and NO cartridges!

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Its very entertaining yet educational. Love the QWERTY keyboard and my daughters love all the princess talk. Perfect for my 4yo to understand and interact with the activities.

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I got this for my husbands friends kid for Christmas, and it was a lot bigger than what I thought it was going to be which was wonderful. I was glad to see that it also came with batteries and worked very well. She is 6, and usually loves playing with outside toys, so I hope that she likes it.

Best VTech Bugsby Reading System Pen and Starter Book Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:54:00 -0800

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We first purchased the Tag for our (then) 5 year old son, but could not get the audio to download. After numerous emails to LeapFrog and many tries on several different (family & friends) computers, we just could not get it to work. Very disappointing as I felt that it was truly a quality product. The only book he can use with it is the one it came with.

Enter the Bugsby. Each book has it's own cartridge which has a place for storage inside the back cover. For that reason I gave it an extra star for "ease of use" (at least for us!). As long as you don't loose these you're good to go and can change out the cartridge for a new story as many times as you want(the Tag could only store 5 stories at a time, if you wanted to add more you add to remove another). The pen device works in the same manner as a Tag. It has a place for headphones to be plugged in, buttons to adjust the volume up and down and a "read the whole story" button.

As far as the book that comes with it goes, it's a simple story about how Bugsby, who has lost his glasses, searches within different stories (accompanied by his friends Josh and Hanna)to find them. Along the way it labels different animals, and includes "game" buttons on each page (with "stop", "repeat", "yes" and "no" buttons to be used with it). Games include things such as "Find the animal next to the squirrel", "What animal begins with this sound 'p'?", "Do these words have the same vowel sound, 'cup'/'mat'?" and have different levels. Touching in different areas of the book produce little silly sounds, characters saying a few phrases, and short songs. The back of the book includes a two page spread of the alphabet with games to go along with it and a "Story Writer" spread which allows the child to come up with several versions of a short story, changing the character, action and setting. The book has the option to read each individual page or the whole book. I would say the reading level is K-2 depending on the child.

Overall my son (and I) like this product. I don't think it offers quite as many games or levels of play as the Tag, and the way the narrator voice of the book says certain words sounds strange to me (the T's are overemphasized on certain words other character voices are fine though). But considering the lower price and the fact that you don't have to worry about downloading anything, the Bugsby worked much better for us.

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This review will compare the Leapfrog Tag and the VTech Bugsby. Thought maybe this would help others in their decision making.

We have owned the Tag for some time and my 4 1/2 year old loves it. We have recently turned OFF the TV altogether, except for some on weekends. Before that, he could have cared less about the Tag. Now he loves it. I love it too. Great toy. I haven't had one problem with the downloading part. Only thing...I see no point in owning more than 10 books (do we really need more?). Our Tag only holds ten and I WON'T connect to the computer that often to change around books. The toy is very smart and it's a huge hit.

I recently purchased the Bugsby...mainly because I thought my son would love it. He does miss his "friends" from TV and VTech's books have a lot of the characters that he recognizes. It's nice too. Sings a lot more than the Tag (you have the option of turning off the music). Also when you touch the page on a certain spot it gives three (or more) responses...that's different than Tag. If you touch a spot with Tag, it's the same every time. Adds a bit of variety. It's cheaper than the Tag...books cheaper too. My son loves seeing SuperWhy and World World. But, after seeing a new, exciting toy and playing with it for a bit...he asked for his Tag during quiet time. The cartridges are hard for a 4 year old to put in (sort of hard for a 31 year old too!) My 7 year old handled it well, but my little guy will no way be able to handle that for a while. If they were easier to put in, it might be a nicer feature over Tag because there is no connecting to the computer.

Anyway, overall, they are both very nice toys. The Bugsby is great, but comes in slightly lower than the Tag in our opinion.

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I bought this for my 4 year old daughter since she has started trying to read. I also have a daughter who's almost 2.

They both love it so far. It's still early as they've only had it for a day so far. I will update this as we use this more, but initially, I was trying to decide between this and the Tag system. There were good reviews for both systems as well as some complaints about quality issues.

After reading reviews on both, it appears both products do the same thing. Bugsby was onsale and about a third of the price. Bugsby's books were also cheaper, and I didn't see any reason that convinced me that I should get the Tag.

Tag vs Bugsby summary of differences

Tag hold 10 books which are downloaded.

Bugsby uses cartriges.

There are Pros/Cons to both approaches. Catridges can be lost (there is a plaeholder in each book) Downloads require installing software, downloading, and syncing with the pen)

Tag has more books to choose from

Bugsby costs less.

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I went back and forth between purchasing this or the Tag system. What sold me on this one was the books offered. My kids love Wow Wow Wubzy, Olivia, Max and Ruby, Wonder Pets and so on. I did not see some of these characters offered in the Tag system (at least not back in November when I was Christmas shopping).

I also liked that we didn't have to get the computer involved with downloading stuff. The cartridge system works great in our home and my kids are very good about putting away the cartridges after reading each book.

The books are durable and the pen appears to be so as well. My very destructive 4 year old hasn't broken it yet!

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We got the Bugsby reading system for our 3 year old daughter for Christmas this year. She is OBSESSED with this toy. Loves it. There are a ton of options with the different books from matching games, reading games, straight reading through the book, and word searches.

My only complaint with this toy is the battery life. It is ridiculously short. My daughter can only really play with this toy for maybe an hour straight before the batteries need to be changed on the little bug. So, get a battery charger and keep the batteries charged at all times.

Otherwise, it's a great toy.

Review of Remo RHYTHM CLUBr, Floor Tom, 10"

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I bought this for my 2-year old. I wanted a real drum not a toy, so I looked for the brand used in her Music Together class. This is a professional quality drum. Durable construction and great sound quality. Amazon had this on sale and the price could not be beat!

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This toy is loud and durable. Toddlers will love it; parents might not. After all, after giving the gift, grandparents can return to their own quiet domicile.

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I recevied the drum today and am very pleased with the value/quality. Shipping was very good too. Will recommend buying this product from thsi company.

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I purchased this as a Birthday Gift and I wasn't disappointed at all.

This was delivered before the estimated delivery date and the quality of the product is excellent! Very durable, especially for a two year old boy.

I will not hesitate in purchasing from this buyer again.

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I ordered this months ago and it has been used weekly since it arrived. Very satisfied customer. Sturdy enough to be used as a drum and a step stool.

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Very impressed. Sturdy and well made. Lots of activities. Will provide many hours of play for kids. I couldn't find one fault with it. Well worth the money. I would definitely buy again.

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For one I LOVE it's made in the good old US of A. Also it's a wooden learning toy that will last well beyond my kids having kids. I have an almost 3 year old and 1 year old twins and ALL three can play and learn at the same time without trampling on each other's space. Well worth the money and a lot better than spending $10 bucks here or there on cheap China made produces that won't last longer than a bad cold.

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Got this for granddaughter she is 2 years old and loves it. Emjoyed seeing her face when she saw it. Out will be memorable.

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This activity center is VERY expensive. It is NOT made with parent or grandparents in mind. It is made for waiting rooms like pediatricians' offices. Too bad. There are lots of activity centers/play cubes on the market aimed at parents and grandparents, and most are far less expensive than this Anatex model, but they are NOT as stimulating or sturdy, nor do they offer as many different activities. I have four Grandchildren and they can all play with the cube at the same time. They seem to enjoy the five different activities, the colorful beads, the grinding of the gears, and moving through the mazes. Yes, this cube is very expensive, but some purchases are easier to justify than others.

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It is fun to see several kids playing with this toy at once. We adults are especially happy because this toy does not end up in the children's mouths. The one thing this large toy lacks is casters on the bottom, which would make it easier to move.

Non-Slip Grip Silicone Skin Case for LeapFrog® LeapPad® Tablet Reviews

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great price only bad thing is it doesn't allow the charger to be plugged in without adjusting the skin. does seem to work every other way

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it fits the console well, not perfect, but it fits, holds up fairly well, my son ripped one piece off, but he is really destructive, so im just suprised that it still remains in one piece

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Well as expected. Not great, not fabulous, nothing out of the ordinary. Just ok for what it was intended. Didn't really need it.

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I only put one star on the questions about being fun & educational because it's a cover for a toy.

Best LeapFrog LeapReader Interactive Human Body Discovery Set (works Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:17:00 -0800

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I gave this to my nearly 6 year old, and he hasn't been able to stop playing. He even had to bring it over to a playdate to show it off. I asked him how he liked it, and he said, "Great!" There you go-that's a 6 year old's code for "5 stars."

We've been a huge fan of the Tag pen and books, and this one is no exception. Actually, it might be the best one that we own yet. I think that there's only one negative aspect to the Tag reading system, and that is that the Tag pen will not hold enough books. Keep that in mind if you're looking to get more Tag books. This book takes up a good chunk of the pen's memory storage, so if you already have a lot of Tag books loaded on your pen, you'll probably have to make some room.

is it worth it? Definitely. It is a kid-friendly introduction to the body. With a press of the pen, the child can learn about various systems-the skeletal, nervous, digestive, respiratory and muscular systems. There's a "board game" that quizzes the child on what they've learned with true/false ("yes" or "no") answers. For example, the game will ask if the femur is part of the skeletal system, and if they get the correct answer, they move an extra space. This game can have one or two players, which is great because my son can play by himself or invite his younger sister, a friend, or me to join him. There are tons more that this Discovery Pack teaches-my son has literally already spent hours playing with it, and I'm sure he has hours more before he'll even begin to get bored. He's traced the path of the digestive system. He's learning about how different animals' bodies differ from our own. He's learned about the brain being the control center of the body. He's learning correct words for parts of the body that I would never expect a 6 year old to know! The Discovery Pack even has an original song that he's been singing along with. He's learning, and he's having fun-it makes me so happy to witness!

The Discovery Pack also includes some stickers, which we haven't even touched yet. The stickers work with the Tag reading pen, which sounds like they'll be a lot of fun, too. He'll be able to build a glow in the dark skeleton and fill out milestones on a growth chart.

I'm very excited to learn what else my son will discover with this set, and possibly get more of these Read and Learn packs! We might have to make more room on our pens, but I think it will be worth it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First off, the Human Body Discovery Pack is pretty neat...it's not book form like the other Tag products, but an accordian style board with 9 views of inside and outside the body. Skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, nervous system: these are four separate pages. One is a "making healthy choices" game board, 2 pages are an up-close anatomy view, one page on skin, and one on the body's ability's to do many things. Kids can play a game (two levels), repeat sections aloud,and the others are interactive generic pages. I like it that kids are asked questions.

Age wise, this was perfect for my five year old. The pictures aren't too detailed, and not over simplified either. I'd like to think he could learn all the different names for bones, etc...but if not, at least he sees how complex his body is, and I've already used it to show him where his tummy-ache is coming from.

It also comes with a cute fold out growth chart with health reminders.

In all, the information is useful and age-appropriate.

But here's the thing: it's the TAG system itself that annoys me. When you have a TAG, you buy the device and you buy the books or games, but you aren't done. Instead of providing audio (the basis to which the entire program works) on CD, you have to install Leapfrog's setup on to your computer (which took quite awhile, even though I already had the LeapFrog Explorer). You have to connect via USB, follow the vague computer instructions and finally, slowly, download the audio to your computer and THEN download it to the TAG reader. It seems an extra hassle. I wouldn't mind it if it were on a CD, but it seems unreasonable to have to go online to get to the guts of it all, especially if you have a kid breathing down your neck eager to play.

Additionally, while you can download the audio to your TAG, it can't hold every book/game you've purchased, so at times you have to get rid of audio files on TAG (they remain on your computer, though) to make room for new ones. That means keeping track of which games/books are "in play" and which aren't.

I like the TAG, I've also purchased the Phonics set, the Solar System, etc (not on VINE, on my own) and my son does like them. Each time I do the downloads for audio though I get irritated. Perhaps because this isn't a "cartridge" game system...which ultimately is much easier to manage.

However, my two cents is this: buy the Leapfrog Explorer or LeapPad. Yes, it costs more, but has more options. He doesn't get bored with that, ever. Whereas with TAG he gets distracted easily. And believe it or not, his eye doctor actually recommended the Leapfrog Explorer for his eyes because one was wandering a bit (it helps the two focus together).

TAG will not last (in interest) as long as the more expensive Explorer, which makes games up to eight and nine years of age. TAG ages out about 5 or 6. You'll get far more use, and more sturdiness, from the Explorer.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm a bit surprised to see all the positive reviews of this product. It's definitely geared more toward older kids (ones who can read), and while it's definitely educational, I can't say it's very fun.

The set comes with a double-sided, fold-out, six-panel "book" that contains information on the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory/circulatory, and nervous systems along with the skin and a large three-pane diagram of the body and a selection of games. Also included is an interactive growth chart (with songs) and stickers. Tag reader is not included (though Vine reviewers were sent one).

I was expecting it to be like the rest of the Tag books, where it contains a story and a variety of fun games. This is not like that. There's no overarcing explanation to follow along. It's just touching parts and getting the names, along with a bit of explanation. Props for its interactivity, a great way to learn without simply memorizing the names and functions. Some of the systems are presented well. Others (such as the muscular system) are so basic it was barely worth including them. The games are a bit too challenging or vague, such as body detective, which says near/far as random organs are pressed. I found the songs jarring and annoying; my son didn't care for them either. There's a lot here, but none of it seems very engaging or coherently presented in my opinion.

This is sure to be a hit if your child is already showing an interest in how the body works. Otherwise, another Tag product might be better for them. My son is six and he didn't get much of anything out of this. Maybe in a few years it will make more sense.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My daughter is five years old and is starting Kindergarten very soon. While she has general familiarity with anatomy I thought it couldn't hurt to give her a little extra. We've got several TAG books which she thoroughly loves reading as well as a TAG map of the United States which she's less interested in so I wasn't entirely sure how she'd take to this one.

The Interactive Human Body Discovery Pack is sort of between being a book and a board game. It's sized like a book, has a total of 12 'pages', and can be read like a book. But like a board game it's made from the same sort of heavy card stock that board game boards are made of and it can completely unfold accordion-style. This double-purpose setup means that my child can explore the book just as easily in the back seat of the car as she can spread out on her play table at home. One small improvement I would have liked to see is better waterproofing of the pages. My daughter accidentally spilled some water on it and, though it was quickly wiped up, the paper soaked up the water pretty quickly. No lasting damage came about but still, better waterproofing would have been appreciated.

Before I continue, a note to prudish parents: There is no penis, vagina, or boobs in this product. The closest your child gets to "naughty bits" is the rectum and its inevitable byproducts.

Each side of the board has six panels (pages). One side of the board has the intro page giving a brief exposition on how people are all different on the inside and the outside, as well as icons letting you select Level 1 or Level 2, the latter giving a slightly more challenging set of games for your child. There's also a page extolling the virtues of "your amazing body" and the things it can do, and a page about your skin and the different parts of it. Those three panels are "top to bottom" panels that you read like a book. The remaining three panels form a single image giving a general overview of the inside of your body and are meant to be viewed "centerfold style" where you have to turn the book to see the whole thing.

The flipside of the board covers the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory & circulatory, and nervous systems, plus has a small board game called "Making Healthy Choices". Every panel has a bunch of facts and sound bytes that your child can freely explore, as well as a simple game tailored to each specific system. For example, the muscular system game may ask the child to identify a muscle used when running, while a digestive system game may ask the child to trace a path from the mouth to the stomach.

I've found that the panels provide a good amount of information without getting too detailed. The panel for the skeletal system, for example, points out just 21 bones, a far cry from the 206 bones in an adult human. But the 21 call-outs are logical in their distinction and many of them are properly pluralized (e.g., "metacarpals" as a group). This provides a good amount of accurate information without unnecessarily overwhelming younger readers. Oddly, however, the muscular system panel is unique amongst the panels in that it has no call-outs at all, though tapping the TAG reader on the muscles does give you the information.

The "Making Healthy Choices" panel is sort of like Candy Land as you play it. The goal is to travel the path from morning to night while making healthy choices along the way. The game inevitably allows the child to win; it's virtually impossible to make an "unhealthy choice" as you play the game.

So, what's not to like about this system? Not much. The games can get a little repetitive to adult ears, but my child seems to enjoy the repetition and there's no doubt that she's learned a few things through that repetition. And like all TAG titles you need to download and install the TAG data to the stylus. I don't see this as being a negative but like all TAG titles there's no immediate gratification for the child, so you can decide that for yourself. And I would have liked to have seen a "Level 3" difficulty level as well as having the ability to set the level for individual panels.

Overall I think this is an excellent introduction to the human body for young children and recommend it highly.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I am a mom of four boys, ages 3 to 10, and we are big fans of the Tag learning system. This Human Body Discovery Pack is a fun addition to our library. The book itself isn't really a book, but more like a fold-out board book. It has six panels, firmly connected, and decorated both front and back. It gives a basic overview of the body systems and the hidden clues and catchy little songs make it fun for the kids to explore.

I'd say my 3-year-old and 5-year-olds have enjoyed it the most because the body is still quite a mystery to them. My older boys have learned quite a bit in school already and were less impressed with the information presented.

It's a fun system, but I will warn you that the picture makes it look like there is a lot more included than there really is. There are several sticker sheets that DO work with the tag pen, but my kids made short work of them, creating different monsters out of body parts, and then the stickers were never seen again. So I wouldn't say that was a very durable part of the package. However, I would absolutely recommend this for a road trip when they would have plenty of time to explore each and every thing. It would keep them busy for hours.

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My 5 month old loves this book! It has lots of tales to play with and crinkly pages. The only possible downside is that the noisemaker (a dog barking) is very quiet.

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This was a gift for my 3 month old's first Christmas! He loves it!! I would say it is one of his favorite gifts! It is so sturdy. He can chew on it and smoosh it on his face (which because of the crinkly outer pages, he loves to do!). It is an amazing sensory activity and so cute! He loves the birds blue tail! I think the price is steep, but it can be used forever because it would be really difficult to wear this book down!! They could have included a few more pets and left some out, I mean a stick insect? Strange choice! What about a lizard?! Overall though this is a favorite and we would recommend it to everyone!!

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This was purchased for a 5 month old child. Since then I have seen it dragged across the floor, chewed on, and the tails twisted and fingered. Definately a favorite toy. Well worth the cost.

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This was one of my son's first gifts and he loved it. He outgrew it and moved on to other books, but he really loved it and still loves books almost 3 years later. My 1 year old loved it as well. Highly recommended for recognizing visual stimuli, colors, etc.!

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We were given this book and have since bought two more to give as gifts! He loves the pictures and of course sucking on all the tails! Highly recommended! I just wish it were machine washable.

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My son has hyper-mobile joints in his hands. In first grade he was having a terrible time holding a pencil. It was very difficult for him to stabilize his hand. He tired quickly when writing. This was the ONLY pencil grip that kept his hand in a position where he did not tire so quickly, and enabled him to use less pressure while writing. His writing and his hand strength improved very quickly. I highly recommend the Grotto grip. His teachers in first and second grade also loved it, and I gave them some to use with my son's classmates. The boys all called it the Bionicle grip; it does look much cooler than the standard grips.

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I thought that by spending a little more cash I would get something that could really help my child learn to hold his pencil right. I put them on the pencil and I couldn't write with it. I have been teaching school for a lot of years and would NEVER recommend using these for your child. Go with the cheap little ones or the triangle ones and I think you will get better results.

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This grip helps child position fingers for best grip and control of pencil. Excellent helper for sensitive kids or those with fine motor skill challenges or for help getting better control of pencil for learning to write. Would not rate this as a toy.

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I really like the grotto grips for my 5 year old. In a pre-Kindergarten assessment, the teacher said she wanted my son to practice a correct pencil grip before starting Kindergarten in 3 months. His little fingers had a tough time holding a pencil "correctly". After trying several other brands and styles of grips which didn't help (he could use the grip and hold the pencil the wrong way) we found the grotto grip. It took just a little getting use to his middle finger still sat just a little high up on the grip at first. After a week, his hand relaxed and he likes using the gripper. Yesterday he picked up a regular pencil and without thinking he held it with his fingers in the right position. We will continue to use the grips for the next few months but they are undoubtedly making a huge difference for my son's pencil grip and his willingness to write more. The best grips I have found.

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I work in a school and the Occupational Therapist recommended these grips. It is the only grip that I have seen that teaches children to hold their pencils correctly. My son has been using it since September and his grip is getting much better.

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This little bulldozer is the perfect size for little hands. The back is a good shape for pushing with one hand while using the other to crawl. The picture doesn't show it very well, but the black lump on the front is actually a button that lifts the scoop in the front, so it's actually a functional toy as well.

And since it's from Plan Toy, it's eco-friendly (the wood is harvested from disused rubber trees) and child-safe (all the dyes are food-grade and totally non-toxic). It feels so much more substantial and sturdy than plastic toys, too.

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I was a little nervous purchasing this over the internet without ever seeing it in person. When it arrived I fell in love with it and waiting in excitement to give it to our 1 year old son! As the other review states it is a fully functional bulldozer... the little black button makes the front lift up with ease! This is perfect for our son, he can easily carry it, push it, work the button! He loves it and we are already looking at which one to buy next (hopefully for Christmas). It is so well built I have no concerns about it lasting for years to come! I am a complete convert and I am already making plans to purchase future sets as he grows!

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My 20-month old grandson loves things that have moving parts and my daughter loves wooden toys. I love getting the best quality I can for my grandchildren. This and other wooden toys created by Plan Toys meet...surpass, actually...expectations all around.

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My year and a half grandson was coming for a visit and I needed some toys in a hurry. His Mom recommended anything by Plan Toys, and I purchased this Mini Bulldozer. He absolutely loved it. He pushed it all around the house and enjoyed picking up blocks with the shovel. I have found all of the Plan Toys to be of excellent quality, and high interest for toddlers.

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My grandson is 18 months old and he never puts it down. He is into trucks that build and dig.

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I decided to go with this keyboard based on the features, the microphone attachment and the cost. My 3 year old niece absolutely loves it...particularly the microphone! Great beginner keyboard for toddlers who are mostly into listening to themselves sing/speak/make monster noises.

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Don't expect a fancy keyboard with solid parts and great sound. That's not what you buy this for. You buy this as a cheap toy for your toddler to bang on until they get bored with it. We've had it for about 1 1/2 months, and it hasn't broken so far. The different instrument sounds aren't realistic. The animal sounds aren't realistic. The music it plays is okay--be aware one of the songs is a Christmas song. But for a toddler it's fun. That's all that matters. And it's cheap. Zoe turns it on and smacks it. No broken keys yet. The end.

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Having had bad luck with some inexpensive keyboards, I was skeptical, but so far this seems to be a very good one for the price. No complaints so far...but let's see how long the batteries last!

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Not so great. Really tinny sound. I wish I'd bought the one that looks like a cat from B. Toys. Good sound on that one. Same price. Alas.

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Muy buena atencion, execelente producto, llego a mi pais en buenas condiciones. lo recomiendo 100% al vendedor, la transacion se realizo a tiempo.