Radica IM Me Wireless Handheld Device

by Radica

Product Features

• Sleeping beauty's beautiful gown lights up when she holds one of her fairy godmothers
• Three godmothers, Flora, Fauna and Meriwether are included
• Sleeping Beauty's dress will light up red, blue or a mix of red and blue depending on what Godmother she is holding
• Sleeping Beauty has long beautiful hair and wears a gold crown
• The beautiful Disney Princess is lots of found and features sound effects during the color change of her dress

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 8.7 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NX1LUM
• Item model number: L7281
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,561 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Girls will no longer have to be glued to their home computer as they IM their friends. The Radica IM-Me is a portable device that allows them to chat with friends and family from anywhere in the home. Ideal for ages 8 and up, this hand-held tool is safer than a computer and easier to use.

Portable, Wireless, and Easy-to-Use
The innovative Radica IM-Me device allows unlimited IM chatting at no additional cost. Parents can feel safe knowing that their child is IMing in a secure environment. The Radical IM-Me requires that an Internet connection be available. It uses a Wireless RF connection that lets girls talk with their best friends from almost anywhere in the home.

The IM-Me uses a standard internet connection to allow IM chatting. View larger.

The Radica IM-Me also comes with a USB connector. View larger.

This sleek, ergonomic keyboard is convenient for smaller fingers. After lights out, girls can use the backlight switch to chat in the dark. Pesky siblings and other intruders won't be able to sneak a peak at secret conversations, as this device is password protected. This product includes the handheld device, USB connection, proprietary software, and 2 AAA batteries.

Worry-Free Instant Messaging
At last, parents can let little girls instant message in a worry-free environment. Users of the Radica IM-Me can only chat with other IM-Me operators they have entered in their address book, so parents can be assured that their little girls are only speaking to other little girls. This innovative handheld tool also frees up the home computer and allows the little ones privacy, as it is password protected. There is an address book to keep track of other IM-Me pals and girls can chat in up to three sessions at a time. More stylish than Mom and Dad's Blackberry, this device has bright purple and pink colors and a sleek modern design.

What's in the Box
Handheld device, USB connection, proprietary software, and 2 AAA batteries.

Product Description

It sounds "2good2btru" - but it's "4real"! Kids no longer have to be glued to the computer - with this portable, wireless handheld device, they can IM family and friends from anywhere in the house. Includes unlimited IM'ing at no extra cost, plus a unique PIN for privacy. So what r u waiting 4? Start IMing now! Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 4.45"W x 1.244"D x 3.142"H.

Features:

• Wireless RF connection from main unit to USB docking station
• Secure environment
• Backlight switch
• Sleek design
• Address book for storing other IM-Me friends
• Ability to see history of all active sessions
• Chat in up to three sessions at a time
• Unlimited Free Friend Invites
• Includes: IM Me handheld device, USB connection and Proprietary Software

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, secure, educational... enough said!, January 5, 2008

By 

Mark Stern "MAS" - 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: Radica IM Me Wireless Handheld Device (Toy)

I bought this product as a Christmas present for my 9-year-old brother and sister, and they still haven't stopped playing with the devices. They even recruited a few friends around the block to join in - responding to a comment made earlier, I'm pretty sure not all of these neighborhood kids have devices, so I'm positive the PC clients works well. Regardless, the IM Me's are simple to use - my bother and sister even set them up largely on their own. I can't say enough about the educational value. I'm big believer in encouraging young minds to take advantage of technology (I wish I was encouraged as a child), and both my bother and sister are proving increasing savvy with the help of the IM Me. They're all set for the future.

The kicker for me was security. I must say I'm a bit of a traditionalist, so the ability to set up a fixed group of chatting partners is vastly preferable to the open IM programs where you never know who's going to contact a child.

The bottom line is that the device is a great piece of technology, providing the longest interactive experience my bother and sister have had in a long time (and sturdy... both devices have been dropped a few times already and still work great). I might even buy one for myself so they can communicate with me at a distance... I can join the fun!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars keeps my kids off my cell phone!, January 12, 2010

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SmartShopper (Salem, VA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Radica IM Me Wireless Handheld Device (Toy)

Easy to set up. My 8 year old uses it with no problems. She and her friends have lots of fun with it and it keeps her from texting with my phone (and has quieted her asking for her own phone, for a while at least).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY, January 10, 2012

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Bluidangel76 - See all my reviews

= 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: Radica IM Me Wireless Handheld Device (Toy)

I purchased two of these toys for my daughter and her best friend as Christmas gifts. They were both so very excited. We installed the software and set up her account but are not able to add friends. When we tried to add friends on her account we get a "server unavailable please try again later" message. After several days of the same message I gave up and called the 1800 number. The rep at Mattel I spoke with had never even heard of this toy. She went on to tell me that it was discontinued and they were no longer offering service for it. I explained that I had just purchased the toy and she was shocked to hear that they were still being offered for sale. Mattel is sending me a voucher for something else but the company rep I spoke to said the IM-ME toy is useless and I should just throw it away. What a waste. Please save your money and don't buy this toy.