V Tech - V.Smile Pocket Power Pack

by VTech

Product Features

• This power pack is for the Vsmile Pocket Learning System only, and DOES NOT work with the Vsmile Cyber Pocket
• Helps save batteries on your V Smile Pocket System
• For ages 5+ years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8.1 x 11 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007WWZIG
• Item model number: 80-91260
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,515 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This fast, easy, and kid friendly recharging kit will keep your V.Smile Pocket on the go! This essential kit includes the docking station, an AC adaptor, and a rechargeable battery pack for the V.Smile Pocket Learning System.

Product Description

When you're out of juice, just take out your Pocket and dock it! This fast, easy, and kid friendly V Smile recharging kit will keep your V Smile Pocket on the go! This essential kit includes the docking station, an AC adapter, and a rechargeable battery pack for the V Smile Pocket Learning System. This power pack is for the Vsmile Pocket Learning System only, and DOES NOT work with the Vsmile Cyber Pocket. Also, the included adapter only works with the power pack, and not with any other Vtech items. The individual components of the power pack (the battery and the charging base) are also available separately as well as a V Smile Car Charger.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Have, October 10, 2005

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C. Butler "Mom2Js" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: V Tech - V.Smile Pocket Power Pack (Toy)

The Pocket Charger is inexpensive and a must for a child that uses the pocket more than once a day. Regular batteries do not last long in the Pocket and this solves the problem and the expense of regular batteries.

It comes with a battery pack of rechargeable batteries and a new back cover which replaces the one already on the Pocket. Once you dock the Pocket onto the charger, give it a few seconds to "connect." You will know it is charging when the red light begins blinking and when the red light stays on, the charge is complete. It takes 2 to 3 hours for a full charge.

Cheap alternative to regular batteries and a must have to go along with the Pocket.

73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save $$ on batteries!, September 18, 2005

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M. Cotter (New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: V Tech - V.Smile Pocket Power Pack (Toy)

My children just love playing on the V-Smile Pocket (even the Main system isn't seeing as much action these days!), but I was concerned that we may be looking at a "fortune" in batteries! Before the first set of batteries expired, however, the
"V-Smile Pocket Charger" was released. I ordered it immediately and put it right to work.

After replacing the batteries with the enclosed rechargable battery pack and new battery compartment cover, I simply plugged in the unit and docked it. The initial charge did not take long at all, and the kids were busy playing in no time!

It is extremely easy to use - even our 3 year old can place the unit on the charger and make contact (we've all had experiences with finicky chargers that want the units to be placed "just so" for the charging process to begin! This charger is NOT finicky!) When the light blinks, it means the unit is being charged (although you can use the unit without the full charge as well!) and the solid red light means charging is complete. Just make sure to give the charger a few seconds to respond to the unit being place upon it - it took me a few tries to realize this (I thought it wasn't making contact, but it indeed was!) Also, make sure the unit is turned off before charging (instructions state this), or you might be listening to the opening sound effects over and over and over.......

This is a great charger unit - V-Tech continues to earn their great reputation. I give this the highest recommendation - you'll save a fortune in batteries!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money! A word on user error, December 28, 2005

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4specialones2love - See all my reviews

This review is from: V Tech - V.Smile Pocket Power Pack (Toy)

A word of user error because of the experience i had. I purchased a charger for christmas and quickly needed to put it to use. When i put the vsmile pocket on the charger the light flashed and then nothing. I emailed vtech who responded quickly but didnt solve my problem. I purchased an additional charger docking station to see if mine was messed up and they both worked the same(an initial fast flashing light for about 5 or 6 seconds) then no light at all after that. So I decided chances were that it was not the units but how I was using them... I pushed down on the vsmile pocket and it kind of engaged (I felt it kind of click - not really click but I felt something)then the light came on and is now blinking on both units after I pushed down on them. YEAH!!! We were charging! So after an initial frustration, due to user error, I am now totally thrilled with this product. This is a definite buy. My children each received a vsmile pocket for christmas and there is no way i'd want to spend the bucks on batteries. BTW, extra rechargable batteries and door covers should be available in late Jan 2005. This would only benefit you of course if you have more than one of these in your home,as i do. I rate 4 stars only because of the initial frustration. The product is great!