Discovery Kids II MP3 Player (128MB)

by Discovery Kids

Product Features

• 128MB miniature USB boom box radio with 20 pre-recorded songs featuring artists such as Twin Sisters and Hot Buttered Rum
• USB computer connection cable and software included
• Large, kid friendly buttons are easy for kids to use
• Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows 200/XP/Vista, Pentium Processor (166MHz or higher), Mac OS X (up to 10.5), USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
• Requires 4 AA batteries (not included); Ages 3+

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Product Description

Bring the wonderful world of music to your child with the Discovery Kids Digital MP3 Boom Box. Ideal for ages 3 and up, this durable carry-along plays MP3 or WMA audio files downloaded directly from your computer for portable music any time, anywhere. This colorful MP3 player is built kid-tough with large, easy-to-use buttons so your little one can navigate through their favorite songs with ease. With a handy SD slot included, uploading music is hassle-free. Perfect for traveling, camping, or even going to the beach.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great, until it started shutting down at random March 18, 2011

By J. Rosenberg

Amazon Verified Purchase

First of all, the reviews here probably made the difference between me loving and hating this player. To turn it on, you do have to make sure that a) the switch in the back is ON, that b)you've pressed and held the green button until the thing is on and then c)you have to press the green button *again* to start the songs playing. This is actually not a bad design, it just isn't well described in the instructions.

One of the features I love is the "hold" function. I can flick the switch on the back to "hold" and my special needs kiddo then doesn't end up turning it off and crying because she can't figure out how to turn it back on again. Hold prevents any changes to the settings on the front. It is not inaccessible to kids, but it is "non obvious" and not the kind of button she feels a need to play with constantly.

We chucked about 3/4 of the included songs. While it is possible to add an SD card, the card slot is not child-proof, so it won't get a lot of use in a house with kids who still like putting stuff in their mouths. Some of the included songs are great, others were cloying enough to have me wanting to claw my ears off, but the interface to remove and put new songs on is so straightforward and easy (plug in, open folder, move songs in and out at will) that it was straightforward to pull the annoying "Marshmallow" song, among others. We replaced it with Queen, They Might be Giants and Dr. Horrible. :)

The player has seen nearly constant use since she got it a few days ago, and thus far is holding up well to being "loved". The price was outstanding, and we're thrilled with the product.

ETA: Not so thrilled anymore. We've had it 45 days, and it's started turning off at random, even following a fresh set of batteries.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little music player! December 11, 2010

By Heather Schuller

We love this "boom box" for our kids, who are 4 and 22 months. The songs that are already on there are cute, and there is plenty of room for more songs to be added. The kids can turn it on and off by themselves, and love to turn it on and have dance parties, just the two of them. Plus, it is tough. It has been dropped several times and still keeps going. We have ordered several to give as gifts to toddler and preschool aged kids. Highly recommended!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars best mp3 player for kids!!! October 26, 2011

By mennsky

i bought this mp3 player 2 years ago.. it has been through 5 kids..dropped down stairs...colored with marker..used as a stepping stool (yes my kids are wild..lol) and its still going strong!! it goes through batteries a lot and i wish it could be charged like other mp3 players, but after buying the fisher price player and many others..i think this one is the best for young kids..you can also download any song NOT like the fisher price player that has to be reformated..we have a wide range of songs on ours from the little people to we will rock you and hey soul sister..lol..you can also use headphones, so mom can think!! great product!!!