Vtech - Nitro Notebook

by VTech

Product Features

• Portable notebook-style computer with gray-scale LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard and plug-in mouse
• 80 Engaging activities teach multi-curricular school skills in English and Spanish
• Artificial Intelligence technology guides children through activities with advanced level memory system
• 2 Interchangeable cartridges provide bonus reading games and foreign language activities
• With its cool look and design, Nitro Notebook is power packed with learning tools and fun

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 13 x 16 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• 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: B0007WX0IK
• Item model number: 80-65041
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 11 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,775 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Youngsters will love whipping out this very grownup-looking laptop for a little educational funactually, a lot of educational fun! With 80 activities in such skills as language, math, Spanish, social studies, reading, art, and music, the Nitro Notebook packs a true academic punch. The sleek blue computer looks like a standard laptop on the outside, complete with mouse and pad, but features developmentally appropriate games for kids six and older.

As players explore games in Science World (match the animal to its shadow), Word Zone (spell the word to help the puppy cross the river), Creative Studio (create a musical masterpiece), and more, an artificial intelligence tool tracks their progress, automatically upping the challenge quotient as their skills progress. Two bonus cartridges (Story Time and Sing-Along) take kids still deeper into their journey of knowledge. This is a terrific way to improve school skills at home. Three AA batteries or 9V 300mA adaptor required (not included). (Demo batteries included.) --Emilie Coulter

Nitro Notebook is power packed with learning tools.

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Product Description

Master reading while having fun. With its sleek, laptop computer design, Nitro Notebook is the ultimate high-tech learning tool for today's emerging readers. Kids love having their own computer with an endless selection of fun games and activities that help them master reading in two languages. The computer reads aloud stories to teach phonics and improve fluency. Developing readers learn at their own speed as Artificial Intelligence technology tracks their performance and adjusts the skill levels as needed. Note: Image shown features a color screen; actual item features a black and white screen. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 16" x 13".

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not for up to age 11, September 18, 2006

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justme (ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vtech - Nitro Notebook (Toy)

I bought this for a 9 year old, but this laptop is definitely for a younger age...even thought it is marketed for 5-11. I would say 5 to 7 max.

109 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter Loves It!, September 26, 2005

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Denise (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vtech - Nitro Notebook (Toy)

I purchased this for my granddaughter's 6th birthday over a month ago. She plays with it everyday and brings it with her instead of her gameboy. She really enjoys learning with it.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Night vision, January 31, 2006

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Stephen M. Adams (Carmel, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vtech - Nitro Notebook (Toy)

We were excited to give this to our 5 year old for his birthday. After opening he loved the design and having his own cool looking notebook computer and was very excitied. However the screen is very disappointing. I can't even rate the games because overall I simply just can't see what is on it. The product is relatively useless in a dark environment and dissapointing. I should have gone to a toys r us and actually compared the product to other simular products. I would suggest anyone do the same prior to buying it.