LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer | 
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| Brand: LeapFrog
Category: Toy
Department: Unisex-child
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $39.95
You Save: $20.04 (33%)
New (21) from $39.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  116 reviews
Sales Rank: 172
Color: one color
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 6 years
Battery: 4 AA
Size: one size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 12.1 x 18.5
MPN: 22325
Model: 22325
UPC: 708431223257
EAN: 0708431223257
ASIN: B000NRVFV8
Release Date: June 7, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Turns television into a learning computer and teaches how to use mouse and keyboard and to navigate screens | | • | Miniature mouse for little fingers to point and click; colored buttons to help learn keystrokes | | • | Four learning games teach phonics, letters, animal facts, counting, and computer skills | | • | Includes wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad |
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Product Description
LeapFrog's ClickStart My First Computer is the first preschool learning system featuring a desktop experience that looks and works like a grownup PC. The ClickStart platform turns any TV into a child's first computer, simultaneously introducing core preschool skills and basic computer functionality. A friendly green puppy named Scout accompanies little ones on their learning journeys, appearing on the wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off as well as in onscreen games and activities.Rich with content, ClickStart My First Computer offers exciting games as well as engaging software applications that work together to help kids earn treats for their friend Scout. Includes wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off, cartridge based console, child-sized mouse and right or left hand adjustable mouse pad. Requires 4 "AA" batteries and 4 "C" batteries (not included). Measures 16" x 8".
Amazon.com Product Description
The LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer introduces tots to the wonders of the PC and helps them learn basic computer skills. Ideal for ages three through six, this interactive toy plugs right into the television and teaches youngsters how to use a mouse and keyboard. A Child-Friendly Design
The ClickStart features a child-friendly wireless keyboard, plug and play console, and a child-sized mouse with a right- or-left-handed adjustable mouse pad. It transforms the TV into a PC, which allows kids to work on a big screen and the whole family to join in on the fun. The miniature mouse is perfectly formed for little fingers to point and click. Large, colored buttons make it easy for kids to learn basic keystrokes, and four friendly games create a safe, age-appropriate environment to navigate. ClickStart is built to withstand rough toddler handling, a plus for parents who want to spare their high-end desktops from child's play. And the wireless keyboard is light and convenient to transport from place to place, so kids can bring the fun with them wherever they go. 
Transform your TV into a PC for your child, complete with wireless keyboard and mouse. View larger. | 
Your child can click any of the icons on the desktop to play a game and learn. | Encourages Age-Appropriate Learning
It is never too early to teach children the correct way to use a computer. The ClickStart ensures that a child's first computing experience is age appropriate and pleasant, with engaging games that not only enhance basic computer skills, but prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten. This educational tool has four games that teach phonics, letters, animal facts, and counting, while sharpening a child's screen navigation skills. Friendly puppy Scout guides kids through keyboard functions and allows them to work at their own pace. Techno tots can click on a faux in-box to receive their first e-mail; it even has sound for nonreaders. Should the youngster ever become stumped, a hint button gives them a clue. Additional ClickStart software packages, sold separately, feature well-known characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Explorer, and Nemo. What's in the Box
Wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad, 4 learning games, and 4 AA batteries.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 111 more reviews...
Could have paid less at Target November 25, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently bought this for a xmas gift at the price of $45 - normally priced at $60. Only a week or 2 later, Target had this same gift on sale for $40 plus you could use their toybook coupon of $10 making the final price $30. Needless to say I was disappointed that I jumped on this deal too soon to only realize I could have gotten a better deal elsewhere. Oh well, you win some, you lose some.
Shipping was fast and the product looks great - just wish I could have saved myself the extra $15.
 Great Potential Marred by One Major Problem November 24, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
We obtained this product for our average to above-average two year old, who is now three. She has barely played with it, and while it seemingly has great potential, it is all flushed down the drain by one horrible design flaw: the fact that the keyboard and mouse interface to the television through line-of-site infrared (like a remote control).
When you have a little kid, they aren't the best in the dexterity department, and they tend the move the peripheral portion of the unit around a lot, messing up the whole line-of-site thing. As a consequence, the mouse and keyboard don't respond very well or go on and off in their sensitivity. This in turn causes frustration for the child, who proceeds to move the equipment around even more erratically.
The experience is such that our girl frantically moves the mouse around only to have small bits and pieces of the movement registered on screen. Even when I, an experienced IT professional, have used the mouse, I have found it to bear little resemblance to the feel of a computer-based mouse.
In our case, at least, this has proven to be the downfall of this toy. Additionally, we've found the games we have used to be rather one-dimensional with little replay-ability. It seems like going through a few easy patterns that repeat themselves, leading to a boring experience.
For our part, we'll never again buy an electronic children's product that isn't self-contained, based on wired connections, or using true omnidirectional wireless technology (e.g., RF or 801.11a/b/g/n).
TOO EASY!!! November 22, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This was kind of a waste of money. Purchased for my son's 4rth birthday. This toy really should be labeled as 2 years to 4 years. My son mastered all the games the first time he played. They were pretty lame and way too easy for a 4 year old. What 4 year old can't count to 10 and recognize the alphabet? I also purchased the Nemo game and that was too easy also. This would have been a great gift for my son when he turned 2 and even 3 but I would not purchase for a child older than that.
Not that impressive November 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son got this as a Christmas gift when he was three and a half years of age. The games were too easy to master and there are not enough of them. The games that can be purchased to go with it do not increase in difficulty. I would not recommend this for any preschooler. This will not keep their attention for very long and the games are expensive for the length of time they would be able to use them. I returned mine back to Amazon. I hope you all have better luck with yours then we did.
 Great educational/fun toy November 10, 2008
We were amazed at how fast our 4 yr old grasped mouse concepts! This is an excellant start for her future "keyboarding".
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