Oregon Scientific Oregon Scientific Barbie B - Smart Laptop

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• 80 games ? 70 English and 10 Spanish
• Comes with a mouse and QWERTY keyboard to help reinforce computing skills
• Games build vocabulary, typing skills and grammar
• For quiet play use the volume control or the earphone jack
• Barbie makes learning fun

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 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: B001W0Y0BC
• Item model number: BG68-09
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,527 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Has a total of 80 games – 70 English and 10 Spanish. Comes with a mouse and QWERTY keyboard to help reinforce computing skills. The games build Vocabulary, Typing skills and Grammar. Expansion cards are also available for more challenges and fun learning. For quiet play use the volume control or the earphone jack. Oregon Scientific develops products with innovative technology which enhances people’s daily lives. At Oregon Scientific we offer a wide range of learning products that bring technology, interest and positive reinforcement for inquisitive young minds. As well as enhancing the learning experience through licenses from Mattel, Lucas Film, DC Comics, and Hot Wheels. When it comes to developing children’s minds, Oregon Scientific has the experience and innovation to help kids maximize their true potential. From SmartGlobes and ATC cameras to action packed learning laptops, Oregon Scientific’s Youth and Learning products lead the way in innovation, technology and design. These achievements have been recognized by key industry analysts and well read publications, including Dr. Toy, Creative Child Magazine, Parents Magazine, producers of the American Toy Test and the Toy Industry Association

Product Description

• 80 games – 70 English and 10 Spanish
• Comes with a mouse and QWERTY keyboard to help reinforce computing skills
• Games build vocabulary, typing skills and grammar
• For quiet play use the volume control or the earphone jack
• Barbie makes learning fun

Has a total of 80 games – 70 English and 10 Spanish. Comes with a mouse and QWERTY keyboard to help reinforce computing skills. The games build Vocabulary, Typing skills and Grammar. Expansion cards are also available for more challenges and fun learning. For quiet play use the volume control or the earphone jack. Oregon Scientific develops products with innovative technology which enhances people’s daily lives. At Oregon Scientific we offer a wide range of learning products that bring technology, interest and positive reinforcement for inquisitive young minds. As well as enhancing the learning experience through licenses from Mattel, Lucas Film, DC Comics, and Hot Wheels. When it comes to developing children’s minds, Oregon Scientific has the experience and innovation to help kids maximize their true potential. From SmartGlobes and ATC cameras to action packed learning laptops, Oregon Scientific’s Youth and Learning products lead the way in innovation, technology and design. These achievements have been recognized by key industry analysts and well read publications, including Dr. Toy, Creative Child Magazine, Parents M

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected., December 18, 2009

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Nalee (Clemson, SC) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Oregon Scientific Oregon Scientific Barbie B - Smart Laptop (Toy)

This laptop is great for educational purposes but can sometimes be a bit rough to see. The glaring red back-light makes it difficult on the eyes after a good while. I would recommend setting a time of play due to this.

I would not buy this product again.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toy Laptop for Girls, January 7, 2010

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D. Houston "Legal Eagle" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific Oregon Scientific Barbie B - Smart Laptop (Toy)

I bought this as a Christmas present for my 5 year old granddaughter and am very pleased with it. Takes 3 AA batteries. Has no mouse. Lots of educational games. The girl is in Kindergarten and I had wanted something to get her introduced to computers, since she will be dealing with computers in school in a few years. Very happy with the purchase. With regard to eye strain issues that can result from her playing nonstop with this thing, we have a play limit of 2 hours for her. I should add that some of the games and activities on this computer are too advanced for her right now, but I am confident she will grow into those more advanced games and activities this next year or so. Would buy again. Only problem we had with it was that it was hard to get out of the box (there are twist latches that bind the box to the back of the computer and you have to turn and lift out those latches to fully disconnect it from the box). But once out of the box it was great!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK . . ., January 11, 2010

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Befragt (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific Oregon Scientific Barbie B - Smart Laptop (Toy)

My 6 year old daughter saw this toy at a store and wanted it immediately. So I got it for Christmas, and when she opened it, she was absolutely delighted. Unfortunately, she hasn't really used it much since. Some of that is because of her (she can't read well yet), and some of it is because of the nature of this toy.

1. The screen is an old, LED-type screen, so the graphics aren't very good, and the screen itself is pretty small. Kids now are used to high-quality graphics, so what's going on the screen of the Barbie B-Smart really doesn't grab her.

2. The navigation menus are confusing. Heck, they confuse me, but for a 6 year old girl, well, it's a bit much.

3. My daughter is used to other computer games that are easier to use, such as WebKinz and DK Kindergarten, and those programs are more sophisticated than the ones in the Barbie B-Smart.

Overall, I think I would have been better off purchasing yet another software program for use on our laptop. The Barbie B-Smart sits unused while my daughter plays any number of other games on our computer. I do think it has some merit - maybe for kids who are a little older (7-8 years old), but it has some real drawbacks. Maybe my daughter will learn to love it, but so far, it's been a bit of a letdown.