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| Brand: LeapFrog
Category: Toy
Department: Unisex-child
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $39.95
You Save: $20.04 (33%)
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Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 743
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 6 years
Battery: 4 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 12.1 x 18.5
MPN: 22325
Model: 22325
UPC: 708431223257
EAN: 0708431223257
ASIN: B000NRVFV8
Release Date: June 7, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Turns television into a learning computer and teaches how to use mouse and keyboard and to navigate screens | | • | Miniature mouse for little fingers to point and click; colored buttons to help learn keystrokes | | • | Four learning games teach phonics, letters, animal facts, counting, and computer skills | | • | Includes wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad |
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Product Description
LeapFrog's ClickStart My First Computer is the first preschool learning system featuring a desktop experience that looks and works like a grownup PC. The ClickStart platform turns any TV into a child's first computer, simultaneously introducing core preschool skills and basic computer functionality. A friendly green puppy named Scout accompanies little ones on their learning journeys, appearing on the wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off as well as in onscreen games and activities.Rich with content, ClickStart My First Computer offers exciting games as well as engaging software applications that work together to help kids earn treats for their friend Scout. Includes wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off, cartridge based console, child-sized mouse and right or left hand adjustable mouse pad. Requires 4 "AA" batteries and 4 "C" batteries (not included). Measures 16" x 8".
Amazon.com Product Description
The LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer introduces tots to the wonders of the PC and helps them learn basic computer skills. Ideal for ages three through six, this interactive toy plugs right into the television and teaches youngsters how to use a mouse and keyboard. A Child-Friendly Design
The ClickStart features a child-friendly wireless keyboard, plug and play console, and a child-sized mouse with a right- or-left-handed adjustable mouse pad. It transforms the TV into a PC, which allows kids to work on a big screen and the whole family to join in on the fun. The miniature mouse is perfectly formed for little fingers to point and click. Large, colored buttons make it easy for kids to learn basic keystrokes, and four friendly games create a safe, age-appropriate environment to navigate. ClickStart is built to withstand rough toddler handling, a plus for parents who want to spare their high-end desktops from child's play. And the wireless keyboard is light and convenient to transport from place to place, so kids can bring the fun with them wherever they go. 
Transform your TV into a PC for your child, complete with wireless keyboard and mouse. View larger. | 
Your child can click any of the icons on the desktop to play a game and learn. | Encourages Age-Appropriate Learning
It is never too early to teach children the correct way to use a computer. The ClickStart ensures that a child's first computing experience is age appropriate and pleasant, with engaging games that not only enhance basic computer skills, but prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten. This educational tool has four games that teach phonics, letters, animal facts, and counting, while sharpening a child's screen navigation skills. Friendly puppy Scout guides kids through keyboard functions and allows them to work at their own pace. Techno tots can click on a faux in-box to receive their first e-mail; it even has sound for nonreaders. Should the youngster ever become stumped, a hint button gives them a clue. Additional ClickStart software packages, sold separately, feature well-known characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Explorer, and Nemo. What's in the Box
Wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad, and 4 learning games are built into the system. (Batteries are not included)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 133 more reviews...
 Great Product January 6, 2009
My grand children just enjoy playing with the Click Start computer. The only is the batteries, wish their was a turn off switch for the Key board.
 Mom of 3,5 & 7 yr olds January 6, 2009
Bougth this for my 3 yr & 2mth old for Xmas 08. So far, the games that come with the console and the "Art Studio" cartridge we bought, have not engaged her. I'm am looking into buying additional games, but I am somewhat hesitant for the following reasons:
1) Batteries do not last more than 25 minutes of TOTAL play. We have already changed them twice (4 C batteries) and she has only played with it 3 times, for less than 10 minutes. I see that there's and adapter that can be purchased separetely... I am upset that this is not already included with the unit, as it is pretty much useless without it.
2) Very few games (3 max) per cartrdige, [...].
3) Games don't seem that engaging. Granted, we only have the basic ones and the Art Studio, but my daughter already got tired of them in 3 sits. She prefers by far PBSkids.org, which she is currently begging me to let her get on to play.
Perhaps for kids that have never been on a computer, this can probe entertaining, even educational. Maybe because my daughter is familiar with computers already- she browses on her own on PBSkids-, this game is boring to her. Don't know. [...]
Last thing, I would not recommend this for a child over 3 yrs old. It is misleading to say that the games are appropriate for children 3-6 yrs. My 5 yr old boy, was excited about it, tried it, and turned it off. And just so you know, this is the first year they have been exposed to anything other than PBSDkids.org (we bought him the Leapster 2, and he likes it).
Great product January 6, 2009
My son got this for Christmas and loves it. The games that come with it help teach numbers, letters, colors & words. I like the fact that it has a qwerty keyboard which will help him as he gets older and uses a real computer. There's a spelling game that shows the letters on the screen in the same color it is on the keyboard which is extremely helpful. My son is 4 and plays the games that came with it as well as the Diego game. We just picked up the Toy Story game but haven't started with that yet. There are also games that require him to use the mouse as well. One game only uses the mouse and only requires they click on colored balls that splatter paint. Even my 2 year old can do that game and she enjoys it. I highly recommend this.
Awesome Toy for Toddlers! January 6, 2009
My daughter knows how to use a mouse now. She loves to play with this educational toy! I would highly recommend this for a child. It does come w/ some games already, I didn't know this. I stocked up on games but she really plays w/ the ones that are already on it. We love it!
 Will Frustrate your child January 4, 2009
We've had the Click Start for over a year now. My Daughter is nearly 4 and she's been able to play it by herself for a year now. My main complaint is that the paw mouse pad isn't big enough for the mouse and cursor to travel across the entire screen. This frustrates my child to no end because she can't collect the stars (the rewards for completing a level). The mouse pad also has ridges on it that prevents the mouse from staying flat on the pad, so even when it can reach something, it can lose its location because the ridges lift it off the pad. Having to pick up the mouse to reposition it constantly is extremely annoying and not something a child really gets.
The games are also way too short. It takes just a few minutes to finish the two levels and they really need to be longer to keep the kids occupied. The games are extremely simplistic and barely educational. If you're child can move a mouse and work the click start, chances are they already know what the color red is, or what a triangle is.
Instead of a flawed simplistic click start computer, I'd recommend other games on a real computer for the kids. Reader Rabbit is very good and our daughter can spend hours playing it. Its more interactive, simple to use, and has many more game options to play.
For Christmas, we got a Wii and at nearly 4 years old, my daughter can do some of the games. The Outdoor Adventure is great for kids and adults. She's not quite ready for Wii Sports. She can do and likes Mario Cart. I know a Wii is expensive compared to this, but the click-start games are expensive too once you've made the investment and you get so much more fun and options. So don't waste your money on this faux computer.
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