Barbie Diamond Castle Learning Laptop

by Barbie

Product Features

• 8 learning activities which is English only
• Alpha numeric keyboard
• Handle for easy portability
• B&W LCD 32 x 32 dots
• Join Barbie for some learning fun

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 2.8 x 10.6 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001AOCJEU
• Item model number: DJ68
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,446 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Have fun learning the basics with Barbie the Barbie Diamond Castle little learning laptop. Barbie helps young girls learn their ABC's and 123"s, colors, shapes, and simple sequencing in this easy to use, portable mini laptop. For children above 3 years.

Product Description

Barbie helps eager preschoolers learn their ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes and simple sequencing with this easy-to-use, portable mini laptop. The alphanumeric keyboard features large, chunky, colorful buttons that are the perfect size for a preschooler's little hands. Requires three "AA" batteries, included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of games for such a small package, July 25, 2009

By 

Noname - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)   

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Diamond Castle Learning Laptop (Toy)

My 5 year old daughter bought the Barbie and the Diamond Castle laptop with her own money. I have to say, it was a good purchase, since she's gotten hours of enjoyment from it.

The laptop is small and lightweight, measuring only 7 ½" x 6 ½" x 1 ¼". The screen is like all other toys of this type, a tiny 2" black and white LCD.

The sound is a little loud for my taste. If you are in a quiet environment, like a doctor's office, better not take this along with you. There is no headphone jack nor volume control nor mute button. The music is electronically synthesized like in most children's toys, and most adults find that annoying. The children, of course, love it!

The princess's voice is not crystal clear. It has the fuzzy muffled electronic tone to it. As I was playing, the princess asked me to find the letter "B" and I thought I heard "D." I think it could be a little confusing to children who are just learning the alphabet.

The keyboard is laid out in alphabetical order with the consonants in blue and the vowels in yellow. The numbers are above that. Numbers one through six are in different shapes and colors. Above that are a choice of eight different games:

1) Castle ABC's: child must find a letter on the keyboard.

2) Gem Trove: child counts gems along with the princess and then must find the number on the keypad. Then, the princess says, "If I add [insert number] more gems [gems are added on the screen], how many gems do we have?"

3) Shape Kingdom: child must find the shape on the keypad which the princess verbally asks for and is also displayed on the screen.

4) Pretty Shape Counting: child must find the shape that the princess asks for and press it X number of times.

5) Treasure Pieces: child is presented with a sequence of letters (for instance, "A B _ D") and she must find the missing letter.

6) Tip Top Perfect: child spots the odd number or letter out. For instance, "Y Y O Y."

7) Charismatic Memory: a simple simon type game using the numerical keypad.

8) Musical Quest: three letters float on the screen to form a word. The child must remember that word and spell it.

The games are not difficult. If the child doesn't answer correctly after a few tries, the answer is given to her.

This is a good educational toy for preschoolers. It looks built for them, too; as the case looks like it can take a beating. I'd recommend it for every budding princess.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's pretty and small., September 19, 2008

By 

HappyMom - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Diamond Castle Learning Laptop (Toy)

I got this for my 17 mo. old daughter before we went on a long fly to Denmark. I like it is pretty, size small, feel soild and nice sound. However, it doesn't have volum control (I wish could be louder for the car trip) and the screen is very small.

I bought it for travel, so I like the size. If you are looking to buy a kid laptop and use it at home. there are many more choice besides this small laptop.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my 4 year old!, October 2, 2008

By 

Patricia J. Vandeusen (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Diamond Castle Learning Laptop (Toy)

My 4 year old daughter received this as a gift and she loves it. She is just getting into Barbie (and has the Diamond Castle Movie). This has different games, including spelling, counting, and musical ones. I haven't looked at all of them. She is learning how to spell with it. If you are just looking for a laptop, I'm sure you could find others, but if your daughter is getting into the barbie stage, this is great. Also, it is very compact and easy for her to carry.