V Tech - Language Lab Laptop

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Product Features

• Portable notebook-style computer with large gray-scale LCD screen, plug-in mouse and QWERTY keyboard supports language learning
• Over 100 engaging activities teach phonics, reading, writing and conversation skills in a second language
• Voice recording and playback functions help improve fluency and comprehension
• Artificial Intelligence technology guides child through the full language curriculum by adjusting the skill level according to needs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 13.1 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 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: B0009PS8U0
• Item model number: 80-65500
• Our recommended age: 6 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #284,112 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

¨Usted habla espanol? Understand it? Your child will! With Language Lab Laptop, speaking, reading and writing a second language is just a mouse click away! Using voice recording and playback functions, this kids-only computer jumpstarts language learning with over 100 must-play, two-way activities that teach phonics, reading, writing and conversation skills in Spanish and English. Behind the scenes, VTech's advanced tracking technology, Artificial Intelligence, automatically adjusts the skill level of the fun fluency-building games. At home or on the go, these pumped-up language lessons will open a whole new world to your child in no time!

Product Description

It's a language tutor at your child's fingertips. This notebook computer, with a gray-scale LCD screen, plug-in mouse and QWERTY keyboard, is specially designed to promote learning in a foreign language. With voice recording and playback functions, Language Laptop engages young learners in more than 100 exciting interactive activities that teach phonics, reading, writing and conversation skills in a second language.

The computer uses Artificial Intelligence technology to track a child's learning, adjusting the curriculum and skill level to meet the child's needs. Special advanced technology works behind the scenes as kids engage in fun fluency-building activities that seem more like play than learning. Before long, your child will be speaking, reading and writing in a second language.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounded like a good idea, but the real deal is hard to beat, January 13, 2008

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Guillermo E. Monroy "Bill" (Delray Beach, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: V Tech - Language Lab Laptop (Toy)

My wife and I purchased this V Tech laptop for my 8 year old daughter. We thought it would be both fun and educational and worth the money. To our surprise, she quickly lost interest in the laptop and instead chooses to use the real computer we have set up at home. The graphics and displays are rather simple and basic and it just doesn't compare with a real computer. My daughter prefers to play educational games on the real computer or with educational DVD's we have purchased for her. I think the main complaint is that the graphics are very pixalated and in black and white.

I think the guys at V Tech had a good idea and a good concept, but it's also hard to deliver a great product for what it costs. V Tech has a great reputation for developing educational "toys" for kids, but in this day and age where our kids are basically born with a mouse or a Gameboy in their hands, this product just falls short in retaining their interest.

2.0 out of 5 stars not fun enough for a 7&9 yrs old., January 22, 2011

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Moya Craven "moya" (usa) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: V Tech - Language Lab Laptop (Toy)

I bought this base on what the maker pump it up to be, my son had it for a year and did not show interest then I pass it on to my younger son 6 going 7 he is the type of kid you think would have liked it, nothing so now I'm stuck with this thing that my 2 boys are never going to touch. Would not recommend it. Picture is poor its like a play thing rather a learning tool due to poor quality. I am dissapointed. Do not buy this.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome x-mas treat for my 6 year old Daughter, October 30, 2007

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Ann M. Antonakakis "sweetpea31297" (Brooklyn, New york) - 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: V Tech - Language Lab Laptop (Toy)

Decided to start my X-Mas shopping early and came across the lap top. It was 1/2 off, so I got it for $40. My husband was not sure but I got it for my 6 year old Daughter anyway. When my husband seen it he was shocked by the appearance. It looked and felt like the real thing.(the weight and the way the keyboard was set up) If it plays the way it looks My daughter will be a very happy girl X-mas morning and i will be 1 happy mom that she is getting the help she needs in school. Definately worth getting if you want something that looks more like a real laptop rather than just another toy.