Oregon Scientific Smartglobe 2008

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• 30 games and activities
• Wireless smartpen touch and learn, AC adapter included
• Three customized knowledge levels
• 1 year subscription to download updates via SmartGlobe website
• Fun and educational

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 13.4 x 16 inches ; 6.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001B7WIJW
• Item model number: PR18-08
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Batteries: 6 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,407 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Teach your kids about this diverse world in which we live with an interactive globe that makes learning fun. The SmartGlobe teaches more than geography. This learning tool teaches interesting facts about every country in the world, along with geography, map-reading skills, and world news. The SmartGlobe works with a special Smart-Pen. Choose a topic on the activity panel and then point to any spot on the globe or the US slide-out map in order to learn more about history, cultures, languages, local traditions, and much more. Recipient of the 2007 T.O.T.Y and it is recommended for ages 5 and above.

Product Description

Teach kids about this diverse world in which we live with an interactive globe that makes learning fun. The SmartGlobe teaches more than geography. This learning tool teaches interesting facts about every country in the world, along with geography, map reading skills, and world news. The SmartGlobe works with a special Smart-Pen. Choose a topic on the activity panel and then point to any spot on the globe or the U.S. slide-out map in order to learn more about history, cultures, languages, local traditions and much more. Requires 2 "AA" and 2 "AAA" batteries, included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor software, no customer service, do not waste your time., November 26, 2008

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Michael Nelson "SN" (South Ogden, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Oregon Scientific Smartglobe 2008 (Toy)

I bought the Oregon Scientific Smartglobe for my two young sons for Christmas this year. After reading some poor reviews, I decided I would buy it, try it out and then decide if I would keep it or return it. The major selling point of this globe is that it can be updated on the internet and customized for specific ages. The software installed with errors. I plugged in the Smartpen, it downloaded all of updates, but when sending the information to the pen, the software crashed. It bricked the Smartpen. It would turn on, but the audio would click constantly. When trying to update the software again, it indicated that it couldn't find the serial number from the pen. Needless to say, it's a month before Christmas and it's back in the box on it's way back so I can get a refund. I work in I.T., I tried the software on several computers with no luck. There's no support online for the globe. The customer service is only available limited hours. Don't waste your time and save yourself the headaches. I would recommend passing this product up.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Globe is smart choice, October 24, 2008

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Kathleen Ecay - See all my reviews
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= 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: Oregon Scientific Smartglobe 2008 (Toy)

My 8 year old daughter received this as a birthday gift and she has enjoyed it and all the different functions many times over. I expect, with the depth of the information provided, that she will continue to do so. Highly recommend. Prices can vary widely. Shop around.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 4-year old knows where Algeria is, December 2, 2008

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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 Smartglobe 2008 (Toy)

My son is 4.5 years old. We are thrilled with the geographical capability that using this globe builds. He can identify many countries, some of the more unusual ones are: Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, Turkey.

He likes saying Bon Jour which is a setting where you touch a country with the wand and it tells you the native language and how to say hello. I am pleased as punch that he is really enjoying it and learning where many of these countries are.

Without question the best toy we have bought him and he is really learning about the world - a great skill in these global times.