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    VTech MobiGo Touch Learning System Review (& Giveaway Ends 6/25)

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    ABOUT:

    MobiGo Touch Learning System – Ages 3 to 8 years

    Young learners mimic Mom and Dad with their very own touch-screen learning system. Major fun meets classic school skills to create the perfect edu-gaming experience.

    • Touch-screen: Applying touch control that includes tap, flick, pat and drag & drop, kids learn with fun on the same technology as parents do with their touch-screen devices.
    • Educational games: From coloring, drawing and playing instruments, kids can discover a wide variety of fun and engaging learning games. MobiGo teaches a wide range of skills including math, vocabulary, spelling, logic and categorization. The slide open QWERTY keyboard introduces older kids to text typing skills.
    • Downloadable Content: Additional games and content will be available for download so kids can customize their MobiGo with the latest innovative games and continue the learning and fun for years to come.
    • Portable: Handheld robust gaming console makes learning fun on the go for little hands and is equipped with headphone and AC adapter jacks.

    Developmental Benefits:

    • Letter Names & Phonics
    • Basic Math Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Science Concepts
    • Cognitive Development
    • Visualization & Memory
    • Independent Play
    • Creative Play
    • Motor Skills

    Initially 11 licensed title game cartridges at SRP: $19.99 Each (more will be added in the near future):

    • Ben 10
    • Disney Fairies
    • Dora the Explorer
    • Mr. Men & Little Miss
    • Shrek
    • Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3
    • Disney/Pixar’s Cars
    • Disney Princesses
    • Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
    • NASCAR
    • Super Hero Squad

    What’s Included:

    • MobiGo Touch Learning System (Dimensions:  7”Wx3”Hx1”D)
    • User Manual
    • Game cartridge
    • USB Cable (works with both PC and Mac)

    MY THOUGHTS:

    I loved video games as a child and whenever I get a chance I love to play my Wii.  I am one of those parents that love technology and can’t wait to expose my children to it.  My 3 year old, loves anything with batteries, if it lights up, makes music, or has buttons it is right up his alley.  Well until now I thought he might be a little young for the responsibility of a video game system.  I couldn’t bear to spend $60 (and more when you buy the games and accessories) for something that he is too young for.   I will say though he is a master at working my iPod Touch – he re-arranges and loads his games, watches movies, and even plays music on it!

    So when I heard about the VTech MobiGo I was skeptical that he might be too young for it (he just turned 3 in January) but I was secretly hoping he would love it so I could have my iPod Touch back!  Well guess what, he loves it!  After a day of playing it, he immediately figured out the game it came with and I think he actually understands how to play it.

    The MobiGo comes with one cartridge called the “Touch & Learn Game Pack.”  Within that game is actually six games.  One game wants you to tap the number on the pull-out keyboard (like those fancy cell phones out there) that corresponds with the number on the floating duck.  Another game wants to you pick which doesn’t belong, you have to draw shapes with another, use critical thinking skills in a puzzle-like situation, use simple math and more!  At first, yes he pushed buttons and touched the screen – yes it is touch screen!  (Think of it as an iPod Touch for kids!)  Then I noticed he understood what the games were requiring from him and he was trying.  For example, the one game he just kept tapping the keyboard then he realized when the duck floating by had an “A” on it, he needed to find “A” on the keyboard.

    Aidan is doing so well and I love that he is learning and doesn’t even realize it!  He also thinks he is super cool and carries his MobiGo all over the house with him.  I also will say that the rubber around it and size makes it quite durable as my 2 and 3 year old have been a little rough with it this week!  I also can’t wait for all the games to come out, not that Aidan is even close to being sick of this game, but now that I know he likes it, I want to encourage it and not let him get bored!  I applaud VTech too for basically including the six games as not everyone can afford games right away and all the games included cover basic school skills in a fun way.  This is definitely my favorite so far of our VTech toys and I love that it is touch screen since the buttons and control  panel is not the easiest to grasp for a 3 year old.  Now for an older child, the arrows are no problem and they probably prefer that because it makes it seem more grown up!

    Honestly I have yet to see a flaw with this system.  My son absolutely loves it and it is so easy for him to use and hold in his little hands.  It does require 4 “AA” batteries (not included) but I am using rechargeable batteries or you can purchase a AC/DC 9V 300mA adapter (or you might already have one from another toy!)  Now Aidan is not so much into an actual computer yet, but when he is I love that I can hook up the MobiGo via USB and show him his scores to receive awards and extras!  Overall, we do love this toy and with its durability and list of games I see it being a favorite for a long time!

    BUY IT: The MobiGo will be available exclusively at Toys R Us stores and online beginning June 7th. MobiGo will be available nationwide in August at key retailers and online at www.vtechkids.com.

    GIVEAWAY: (1) winner will receive a VTech MobiGo ($60 Value)

    WIN IT:  Comment on what you like best about the VTech MobiGO or what game you would buy first!

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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. This contest ends on June 25, 2010. Thanks everyone and good luck! Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you. This contest is only open to US residents.

    Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure:  I was given a MobiGo by VTech for my review. I was allowed to keep the product, but the opinion I am sharing remains my own

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    Comments

    1. Math Cool Games says

      I’m getting more interested in this MobiGo touch learning system because of the educational games as well as the characters my kid will surely love.

      Reply

    39. AB Smith says

      this looks so cool! my son would love the portability!

      thanks for sponsoring this.

      2kidsblogger(at)gmail(dot)com

      Reply

    56. R Hicks says

      My fav. feature is the touchscreen and I would get the Disney Princesses game

      ardy22 at earthlink dot net

      Reply

    78. Kimbuckjr says

      MANDATORY ENTRY: I really like the option that the VTech MobiGo can be a camera. Of course I’ll have to wait until later in the Fall, 2010, that’s when the feature hits the market.

      Reply

    100. rebecca says

      I like that it has the touch screen for the younger user, and advances to the qwerty keyboard for the older child.

      Reply

    111. ReggieMann says

      I like the Touch Screen feature the best and I would buy the Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 game first

      Reply

    116. Geoff Mansker says

      I would love this for our daughter. She loves playing with the wife’s itouch and this would replace it perfectly. The touch screen is definately our favorite feature!

      Reply

    141. Eileen says

      We’d try the Shrek game first AND I like that it has a full Qwerty Keyboard so kids can learn typing/keyboarding from an early age!

      thank you!

      Reply

    170. Jill Myrick says

      The first game that I would purchase is the Toy Story 3.
      Thank you so much for the giveaway.

      jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

      Reply

    185. DavidB says

      I’m sure our first game to buy for it would be Cars.
      We’re talking him to see Toy Story 3 next week so that will probably be the next one.

      Reply

    190. Emily R. says

      I’d love to have the “Dora the Exployer-Twins Day” game for my kids:)

      mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

      Reply

    201. joanne says

      i love the touch screen and slide out key board. it would be wonderful for the road trips i take every week. My grand daughter would love the disney princesses

      Reply

    232. Dave says

      I like that the MobiGo has a full Qwerty (who made up that word anyway??) keyboard. It’s a great way for children to gain skills they will need later in life. This would make a wonderful gift for my nephew. Thank you for the chance to win.

      Reply

    251. Shawna OBrien says

      What I like best about the VTech MobiGO is that it is a touch screen as I think my boys will like this.

      Reply

    324. lovelyritaann says

      I love that it is a touchscreen. That will make my daughter feel like she has something really cool. We would probably buy the Disney Princesses game first.

      Reply

    328. Claudia Hubka says

      I like the learning game because its small enough to have the
      little hands hold it with no problem. Nice prize.. Thanks

      Reply

    376. Amber Smith says

      What a great learning product. I would get the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Pluto’s Ball game because my daughter just loves everything Mickey Mouse 🙂

      Reply

    385. Jodi says

      This looks like something my son would really enjoy. I think I’d get him the Mr. Men game first, of course he will likely end up with several games!

      Reply

    411. sara says

      I really like that the MobiGo doesn’t have a stylus to lose or chew on (yuck!). My daughter would love the disney fairies game!

      Reply

    456. Peggy Gorman says

      I love that it is learning by touch! I also would get the Shrek game! Amazing learning tool!
      Thanks

      Reply

    486. Trisha Lynn says

      I love the touch screen! It will make my little one feel like she is using something like mine!

      Reply

    519. fancygrlnancy says

      I like that its durable. My son can be rough so its nice to know that he won’t break it right away.

      Reply

    531. Vickie Couturier says

      I like best that it is made for kids an sturdy an durable so it wont be broken so easily when dropped,because it will be dropped,an the screen is easy for kids to see too

      vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

      Reply

    534. Lynn Matthews says

      I like it because it would keep my daughter occupied while I am in meetings or working online or anytime I need a break to do something. I know lots of experts say this is bad to do, but I wonder if those “experts” ever tried to unload or load a dishwasher with a toddler at there feet undoing what I have allready done!
      lynnnjoe(at)hotmail(dot)com

      Reply

    544. Stephen Saunders says

      Hi there, really great review. I think the most popular feature here would be the touchscreen aspect. 🙂

      Reply

    565. Tonya says

      I entered in your digital frame contest as well!
      .-= Tonya´s last blog ..Marketing In The Moment – Michael Tasner =-.

      Reply

    566. Tonya says

      I heard about this giveaway on facebook actually because I am a fan
      .-= Tonya´s last blog ..Marketing In The Moment – Michael Tasner =-.

      Reply

    570. Tonya says

      I would love this for my daughter. She is three and She wants another brand like this, but i think this one would be better@

      Reply

    622. Aleksandra says

      I learned about this giveaway by reading your newsletter
      .-= Aleksandra´s last blog ..Thank you, Celine! =-.

      Reply

    628. Aleksandra says

      @busyorkingmama follows vtech on twitter
      .-= Aleksandra´s last blog ..Thank you, Celine! =-.

      Reply

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