Educational Insights Geosafari Laptop - Ages 8 and Up Edition

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• 2000 mind boggling questions
• Fun, interactive game of knowledge
• Customizable
• Three modes enable players to challenge themselves or a partner, or enjoy competition in pairs or teams
• 63 two-sided cards

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.6 x 3.2 inches ; 4.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0006SDS6O
• Item model number: 8540
• Our recommended age: 8 - 10 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,696 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

2000 mind boggling questions with fun, interactive game of knowledge. It’s customizable and three modes enable players to challenge themselves or a partner, or enjoy competition in pairs or teams.

Product Description

GeoSafari Laptop is a fun interactive game that incorporates award-winning GeoSafari lesson cards. Wild lights and sounds guide gameplay, track scores, and provide feedback. Designed for grades 3 and up, lessons teach a world of subjects including 24 lessons on wildlife and animals, 36 lessons on science, language and math, 27 map lessons, 30 history lessons, and 9 trivia games. Features self-storage for 63 two-sided cards (included) and three modes of play (1-2 players or head-to-head). Compact, durable construction makes Laptop perfect for carry-home lesson practice. Requires four AA batteries, included. One year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Educational toy, January 2, 2011

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horsewoman - 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 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Geosafari Laptop - Ages 8 and Up Edition (Toy)

I bought this Educational Toy for my 10 & 8 year old granddaughters at different times. It's easy to use and very educational. They both have younger brothers who they help play the game. On Christmas morning everyone in the family was playing with my 8 year old granddaughter. When you buy it remember the cards are included and you don't need to buy extra cards. Everything you need is in the box.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 8-year Enjoys it Most, July 10, 2011

By 

Michelle Albanese (Fleetwood, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Geosafari Laptop - Ages 8 and Up Edition (Toy)

I purchased this for my children, a boy 8 and a daughter almost 10. My son seems to enjoy it the most. It is not terribly high-tech, but they do learn things. It works by inputting the card number into the laptop and lights blink on the sides of the cards where terms or titles are listed. The picture on the card has numbers and you type in the number that corresponds with the word beside the blinking light. For example, a card of geographical features lists things like Island, Peninsula, Plain, Cape, Cove, etc. and the picture has numbers pointing to various geographical features so the child has to type in the number to match the definition with the pictured landform. So low tech, but they enjoy it. It doesn't talk but beeps when the answer given is wrong. There is a +/- key to adjust the volume. One or two can play.

The cards are included and it only takes batteries (AA). I stupidly purchased the AC Adapter that comes up under "other things you might be interested in" and there is nowhere to plug it into the laptop. The older version of the laptop for younger kids does use an adapter.

47 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BUY FROM TOY SOUP, December 10, 2007

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R. Brummel "Flannery" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Educational Insights Geosafari Laptop - Ages 8 and Up Edition (Toy)

The toy is fine, however the seller is NOT. I ordered two lap tops and needed to return one. I have emailed and called because THEY WILL NOT LET YOU RETURN AN ITEM WITHOUT A RETURN NUMBER. After two weeks, I still have not received a response. They also have a policy that items cannot be returned after thirty days. . . no wonder they take their time responding. I will NEVER buy from toy soup again.