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    PlayMG Handheld Android Gaming Device {Review}

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    Disclosure:  I received the product below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

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    When I bought my current phone I told myself it would be my phone and not another kid device.  My kids each have kid tablets and actually have our old phones that can play games, but still they always want my phone.  I tried so hard to hold off on handing over my phone because I know the first time I downloaded a kids game it was the end of “my” phone, but it happened.  We were at a restaurant and I just wanted to eat my food and the whining started, so I downloaded a game and handed it over.  Yes I gave in.  Now my poor phone has more games on it then my own apps!  For whatever reason my boys seem to like my Android phone better than my husband’s iPhone, even though I think the games are about the same.

    Then I saw a mention of PlayMG on Facebook and I knew it was something I had to check out.  What is PlayMG you may be thinking?

    A pocketable all-in-one entertainment system specifically designed for young people who do not have a smartphone. With no monthly charges or expensive cartridge games to buy, PlayMG enables you to enter the world of portable “freemium” apps via the Google Play platform.

    With PlayMG, young people get their own smart-device and parents get their smartphones back.

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    So basically PlayMG is an Android smartphone without the actually phone part!  All the games and apps you and your children are used to from Android are on the PlayMG.  Yes Angry Birds is on it!  The PlayMG is for all ages as well, from kids to adults.  It is an ultra-sleek 4 inch touch-screen tablet basically.  It is the same size as my Samsung Galaxy S3, a good size for little hands or big hands!

    There are a few features though that make PlayMG a unique device:

    • No more over spending issues with the SpendSmart Prepaid MasterCard.  It allows you to manage your child’s app spending through a real-time glance, like an allowance.  Its easy to load and text alerts keep you in the loop about purchases.  It also keeps you safe from identity theft and fraud.  I think this is also a great way to teach money management and show kids to save their money for games they really want and make smart decisions.
    • The Family Collaborative System provides optional email notifications for remote monitoring so young people can enjoy unlimited apps and parents get to “trust but verify” through weekly email usage reports.

    Like I mentioned earlier you can link your PlayMG to a Prepaid MasterCard, but you DO NOT have to.  There are plenty of free apps to download through the Google Play Store and the PlayMG itself comes loaded already with a bunch of fun games and apps.  You do need WiFi to download the games, music, movies, TV shows, books, and more – basically the whole Internet is at your fingertips with the PlayMG.  The best part?  Since the PlayMG uses WiFi only, there is no expensive monthly data plan to worry about.  With you controlling the app purchases, there are no scary bills to worry about!

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    You don’t have to worry about running out of room either!  The PlayMG offers expandable memory through the included MicroSD Card.  Depending on which PlayMG package you buy you will either receive up to 40GB of storage and more can be added.  This is a great feature since other tablets or similar devices are not always expandable and then you end up having to delete stuff constantly to download new games.

    Some other features included on the PlayMG:

    • 1.3MP front-facing camera for Face Unlock Security
    • Headset jack for ultra-immersive full-stereo gaming audio
    • Micro USB 2.0 connector (can be used for data transfer)
    • 4-inch high-density Gorilla Glass touch screen
    • Rounded design for easy Android App play
    • Wireless Internet (WiFi: 802.11b/g/n)
    • Includes 8GB microSD card
    • Supported Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
    • Supported Videos Formats: AVI, DivX, H.264, and MPEG4
    • 1880mAh for Long-life battery:  (3.75 hours Play time, 4+ days stand-by).
    • 1 Year Limited Warranty

    Overall, I love the PlayMG.  It honestly works just like my Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone but it doesn’t have the phone features.  My email, Twitter, Facebook, Angry Birds, everything I like on my phone is also on the PlayMG!  My kids absolutely love having “their own phone.”  My kids 5 and 6 had no problems using it and were off downloading games before I could explain how to them!  I haven’t added any money to the account and honestly I don’t think I will even need to for awhile.  There are so many free games available through the Google Play store.  I just read too that you can use Netflix on it, this is awesome!  Now of course you do need WiFi connected to use the Netflix but if your out you can always create a hotspot on your smartphone and link your PlayMG up to that (using the data from your smartphone plan.)  I highly recommend PlayMG for any parent looking for a device for their kids who either are too young for a phone themselves or to reclaim your own phone back!

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    Stay Connected with PlayMG:

    PlayMG WEBSITE | PlayMG on FACEBOOK | PlayMG on TWITTER

    Here is an awesome video explaining more about the PlayMG:

    BUY IT:  The PlayMG can be purchased direct through PlayMG or look for it at your local Target, Toys R Us or Amazon for around $150.

    WIN IT:  (1) US winner will receive a PlayMG Touch-Screen Device ($150 value)

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    Comments

    8. Marcy Strahan says

      I like the larger screen & the better than graphics. I do not have a fancy phone..just a trac phone & the games are so small I cannot see them! I love how you can get apps some for free! I like to play board & card games myself like Uno!

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    14. brittney says

      i like that it is everything on my phone that my daughter wants to use, but i dont have to worry about phone calls and txts for my 6 year old!

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    15. Julia Cosgrove says

      like that it is very similar to my phone but I could actually have my phone and my son could have this to play on. Also like the prepaid card option.

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    17. Lisa L says

      My son could have fun with this on them long trip to civilization to buy groceries..we have no car and live in a town without real stores. Long enough battery life. Good.

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    23. beckybarrettbeitzel says

      i like that it has the gaming features of a phone without actually being a phone. perfect for my kids to use

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    32. susan smoaks says

      i love that it has all the games by it’s not a phone. i don’t feel comfortable with our kids having a cell phone yet.

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    44. Lorayne Gothard says

      I like that I can get my phone back!!! Also the kids can learn to be responsible for an electronic that is like a phone

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    53. Kimberly M. says

      I never heard of this until I saw it on your site. I love that it is small and has a long battery life and safe for kids to use.

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    63. Candace says

      I love that this looks just like my android devices but it is not a phone, has no monthly fees and my little guy can play it all he wants and I get my phone back!

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    65. Sue Hull says

      I like there’s no phone on it. Just games is something I can play and let my nieces play candy crush on it. They always use my phone battery playing it all the time. This is really cool! Thank you 🙂

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    81. Paula Michele Hafner says

      I like that you can download all the popular games and apps but that you don’t have to worry about the phone. I dislike letting my kids play with my phone.

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    84. Lauren E. says

      Love that its like a phone, but you cannot make calls. My daughter is too young for some of these gadgets out there (like in example an iphone) but she likes to play games on them

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    87. kristy balser says

      love that you can get free apps and the prepaid would be wonderful as my 11 year old could add money he erned to it for things he wanted. it looks stunning for a handheld device and it would be a wonderful gift for any age, thanks for the chance and have a wonderful holiday 🙂

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    99. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

      I like that parents get to “trust but verify” I’m sure my grandson would love this! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    111. Terra Heck says

      I learned that it has a 1 year limited warranty and I like that it has 1.3MP front-facing camera for Face Unlock Security. Thanks.
      partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    113. Athena S says

      I like that it has alot of games you can play and that the battery will last a long time. I also like that you can download more apps if you want to

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    115. Cassandra Eastman says

      I love that it’s small and would be great for car rides especially. It looks like there are a lot of neat games you can play on it! My son would love it!

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    121. Heather Baker says

      I like that it’s like a phone but without the calling. I would feel more comfortable knowing they can play and not accidently place calls.

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    122. Miranda Welle says

      I like that it’s basically a phone without the phone options! I would LOVE to have something for our 4 kids to play on other than my phone!

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    124. Brynn says

      I love that it is just for games! No more worries of accidental phone calls being made or texts being sent. such a great idea!

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    126. Katrina J says

      My daughter loves the games on my phone. It would be nice for her to be able to have something like this so my friends aren’t getting random texts from my phone when she gets carried away.

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    130. Jessica Cox says

      I like that it No more over spending issues with the SpendSmart Prepaid MasterCard. It allows you to manage your child’s app spending through a real-time glance, like an allowance
      My daughter has bought games that I didn’t know about

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    143. Diane C says

      I so want one of these my son spends alot of time at the doctors office with me, I have rheumatiod and spend aot of time at different doctor offices. He would enjoy this so much.

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    145. SHood says

      I would love to win this since I’m out of money & haven’t finished my shopping. Please choose me, would appreciate it forever.

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    155. Maria Iemma says

      I love that my grandkids are going to be able to play with it and leave my phone alone…they ask to play on my phone as soon as I get in and then I cannot make phone calls!!!

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    164. Jacob LaFountaine says

      I like that is has a 4-inch high-density Gorilla Glass touch screen. Decent size for a game device and durable enough to last

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    168. Danielle Cordeau says

      I love that they can play games with out having a phone. My kids love the app games. They are constantly trying to steal my phone.

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    175. Janice Dean says

      This is the first I have heard about this system, but it does sound like the grand kids would love it! Happy Holidays!

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    179. cindy says

      Like you I too have lost my phone to the kids ..I had not seen this before its great..with the playMG I might be able to play a game on my phone in the carpool lane

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    181. Andrina G says

      I love that I could download free apps through the google play store. My daughter always wants to play with my phone. She wants to bowl. I think she would love this.

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      • Andrina G says

        Sorry delete this. I was just entering on another blog and don’t know how my commented was pasted it in here. I am going to leave another comment below.

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    196. Ann Fantom says

      I like that the PlayMG can send email notifications for parents to see how device is being used.

      My daughter would absolutely love the PlayMG

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    200. Eileen Richter says

      You can add an SD card for more gaming space. I like that it sounds kid friendly for my 6 and 8 year old grandkids who have no computer, ipod, Ipad, tablet, etc. this would be perfect for them to share.

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    216. June Minard says

      I love that its just like a smart phone but without the phone part. I love that it has Gorilla glass…awesome stuff. It would be perfect for my kids.

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    217. Holly C says

      So many incredible features, where to start… I like the front facing camera for one and the fact the battery has a long life!

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    235. Trisha W. says

      I learned about Play MG about a year ago, I like that it gives kids the option to take games on the go without any cartridges and w/o taking their parents’ phone.

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    246. Aimee T says

      Really, what’s not to like? Even more portable than a tablet, works for video as well as music, has wifi, room for additional SD card storage and it doesn’t make phone calls (good for those who can not give a cell phone to an exceptional child)! Nifty little unit I would LOVE to win and my daughter would love to own!

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    247. Rebecca Parsons says

      I like the fact you can add money for the games and there is a way to set it up for each user that they only have so much money they can use.

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    249. Kimberly Kihega says

      I love the expandable memory. My kids are always using up memory and I am the one who has to decipher what to delete or not!

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    251. Tanya Holland says

      I love the fact that it has the same games available that are on my phone , now I can get my phone back from my girls.

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    274. Claire Rheinheimer says

      I like that we could put educational apps on this for our son and he’d (hopefully) leave our phones alone!

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    278. Lisa K says

      I like that is everything that a smartphone is only without the texting and calls. No huge bill either. The kids get their games and I get my phone.

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    280. Mary Diehl says

      I honestly don’t know or understand a lot of this electronic stuff, but if I was to win, this would be a gift to my daughter and she knows a lot about this stuff.

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    281. Catherine says

      I like that you can put netflix on it too. My daughter would enjoy being able to watch a show every now and then on it.

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    294. Jennifer Rote says

      I love the fact that it is android and there are so many free games. Would get my kindle fire back. So worried my son will break it on me.

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    302. Billie Wilson says

      I like the SpendSmart Prepaid MasterCard. This would help out a lot with all the things my 3 children want to download.

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    306. Seyma Shabbir says

      Love that it has the features of a phone but not calling. Long life battery! I will let my kids play with this!

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