Since both of my kiddos are little technology lovers, I jump at the chance to review a cool technology-based learning toy. So when VTech asked me if I wanted to review their new MobiGo, I was all “heck yes!” For one thing, this toy is geared for kids ages 3-8 years old, and since I have two kids in that age range, I was jazzed. So, when it arrived last week, we busted it out and got busy playing and learning!
Both kids were really excited and interested in it right away. Joshua is 6 and I thought he might be kind of “over it” but he love, love, LOVES it. He has a Leapster (the original) and he seems to like the MobiGo a lot better. Here’s what both me and my kids like about it:
- It has a TOUCH SCREEN! The touch screen is really easy to use, and JUST the right amount of “sensitive” for little fingers. It is also really, really clear – a great picture! Both my kids had no problem whatsoever jumping in and using it.
- It has a pull-out QWERTY keyboard. Much like the texting phones of today, the keyboard can easily be pulled out for games that use it and you can slide it right back in when you don’t need it. It’s a great feature!
- DIfferent levels of games. My 3-year-old and my 6-year-old both have plenty of options for games on the MobiGo. There are many different games and each has different levels of difficulty, so it’s easy for both kids to find a game that’s right for their skill levels. And as my 3-year-old gets better, she can move up to higher levels!
- Learning fun. The games are educational – math, vocabulary, spelling, logic, art – it’s all there! It’s good, SMART fun.
I was thrilled to be given a sneak peek of the VTech MobiGo. In exchange for my honest review, my kiddos get to keep the product, and I am happy because it’s one they love and I can heartily recommend!
The MobiGo is going to be available exclusively at Toys R Us stores and at Toys R Us online starting Monday, June 7th. You can check it out at Toys R Us here, and at VTech’s site here for more info. You can also fan VTech on facebook.
Let me know what you think when you get a chance to check out the MobiGo!
