4 stars = Durability 2 stars = Fun 2 stars = Educational 3 stars = Overall

My son has an interest in computers so I thought he might like this Vtech notebook. Well, the screen is very small without much contrast making it hard to see. There is a high/low switch for the volume but the annoying sounds are still waaaay too loud and there is not "OFF" or mute switch for the sound. It has been tossed around and survived but that's about the only redeeming quality this thing has.

The recommended age range on this seems way off, too. It's for ages 5 to 8 years old. Our son is 3 years old and the majority of the activities seem suited to his age rather than an older chld.

5 stars = Durability 5 stars = Fun 5 stars = Educational 5 stars = Overall

If I had a six year old genius he would be using a real lap top at Yale. I found that this is a great education toy that did help with his math and reading. My son also dropped this product out of his fourth floor bedroom window in our 8,000 sq ft mansion several times and it continued to function just like the first time we used it.

5 stars = Durability 5 stars = Fun 5 stars = Educational 5 stars = Overall

I bought this for my son when he was about 13 months old because he loved my computer so much, I thought it would help distract him away from it. It did and it has taught him so many things.

He's 25 months old now and has played with it non-stop since he was 18 months old. He's learned how to use the arrow, number and letter keys, change games when he wants, etc. - it's taught him most of the basic skills for real computer use.

Yes, the screen is small and the graphics are primitive compared to computers of today, but he plays with it almost every day - sometimes for 30-45 minutes. He knows how to play most of the games and it has taught him his numbers in spanish as well as english plus many other useful things.

It's a great toy for the car too.

This laptop has been dropped many times, been slobbered on and had food bits dropped all over it and it's still working perfectly.

I believe it's recommended for kids 5+, but I would definitely say that younger kids would love it too. My sons cousins and friends are always interested in it.

1 stars = Durability 1 stars = Fun 1 stars = Educational 1 stars = Overall

Do not purchase this toy. It does not work. My son got one from Santa it worked for less than 2 minutes and quit. Ordered a replacement and the replacement turned on then off and never worked again.. He is so upset.

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I bought this Laptop for my daughter 2 years ago when she was 3, she is now going on 6 and she still loves it and still plays with it regularly. It is a very good learning tool for younger children because it has a mouse and a QWERTY keyboard. There are a ton of games and they are very fun.

5 stars = Durability 5 stars = Fun 5 stars = Educational 5 stars = Overall

My daughter got this for Christmas and absolutely loves it. In fact, she always wants to use this so we may as well take everything else back! : ) She has been very interested in our computer and our laptops so we wanted to get her something of her own. I was a little nervous because she is 3.5 years old and recommended age is 5+, but she has caught on very quickly. I also wasn't sure if she would like this given that she has been able to use our 'real' laptops for awhile and this one is obviously more basic (no color, etc) but she loves it and has not asked to go back to using our laptop since she got this.

Highly recommend for any child who has shown an interest in using the computer!

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This is a really great investment.
The mouse is just a mini version , perfect for there hands.
There are games spelling math .
Lots to do ..
My kids love it ! Only thing is that it isnt backlit .
So room must not be dark .
I totally would recommend .

5 stars = Durability 4 stars = Fun 5 stars = Educational 4 stars = Overall

My sis has this laptop.....works well. It stores her friends numbers on it. It is especially good for younger kids still learning.

1 stars = Durability 1 stars = Fun 1 stars = Educational 1 stars = Overall

THis product is horrible. I bought it for my six year old genius and she threw it out the window. It's not very durable and didn't teach her anything.