V Tech - V.Smile DeskPro (Desktop Computer) 7 - 10 Years by VTech List Price: $99.99 $59.95 At Amazon on 11-7-2008.

Features Desktop format computer with adjustable flat panel LCD display, CD-ROM drive, stereo sound and plug-in mouse 100 activities teach English, math, social studies, science and Spanish Artificial Intelligence technology improves all-around learning with advanced level memory system Includes word processor and saves up to 3 files with up 2,710 character each, including spaces and personal organizer with address book, calculator and music composer and mixer Product Review The DeskPro aims to enhance classroom curriculum through 100 different games in eight different subject categories. Although designed to look like a desktop computer, complete with keyboard and mouse, the DeskPro is an electronic toy and does not offer Internet connectivity or extensive data storage capabilities. It does, however, offer learning activities on topics such as math and logic, vocabulary, science, social studies, and Spanish. Other challenge areas include the adventure category, which presents kids with word puzzles, and the quiz show module, which fires off knowledge-based questions. Equipped with artificial intelligence, the DeskPro adjusts the level of play to match up to the players skills, based on his answers. Three bonus CD-ROMs with additional math and Spanish curriculum and music mixing activities are also included and can be inserted in the CD-ROM tray in the monitors base. A utilities area provides a space for kids to do calculations or word processing, check on their cumulative progress during their gaming session, save contacts into their phone book, or get reading suggestions. One major criticism of this toy is that most 7-year-olds (the recommended beginning age for this toy) are fairly computer-savvy and will find the user interface on the DeskPro to be archaic. The 1-bit graphics are so rudimentary that its difficult to make out the images. In addition, the game play instructions are not well communicated and the computerized voice is not very engaging. The DeskPro could be considered a first step for a child progressing toward getting his own desktop computerand the price point is certainly a lot better. However, if parents are looking to purchase an educational learning system for their child, there are others available in the same price range that are far superior. --Cristina Vaamonde Product Description The Desk Pro is a computer of their very own to advance kids' learning and interest in new subjects. It will engage kids in 100 different games that introduce important skills in math, languages, science and social studies. Artificial intelligence technology tracks a child's progress and adjusts subjects and skill level automatically so that a child remains properly challenged. As this advanced technology works behind the scenes, the child masters content by answering challenging questions. Experiencing a real computer environment while at the same time directing a child's focus is a win-win situations for parents and children. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included). Measures 6.9"L x 10" W x 13"H. Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism I brought this for my eight year old for Christmas,she began to play with it around Feb.she was having great fun with it until it began to freeze up.I took it back to the store in which I had to wait 1month till one came back in stock,took that one home did great for two weeks,same thing happened again.save your moneybuy something that will actually work for that kind of money. V Tech - V.Smile DeskPro (Desktop Computer) Available from Amazon Updated on 11-7-2008.

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