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VTech V.Smile - anyone else seen it?

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 19:07

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Has anyone else seen this?

WE saw it today in Boots. DD (2.5yo) was really impressed with it. She played part of the Winnie the Pooh cartridge and I was impressed with how she could control the joystick, and the button - even at the same time. And that she was taking in what she had to do, and repeating the letters and sounds she heard as Pooh Bear collected the honey.

As with all the VTech stuff it claims ot have loads of educational benefits. Main one for DD today was fine motor skills TBH.

But we really liked it. Suggested it to DH for DD's main Christmas Present and he agrees. Costs just under £50, and extra cartridges are £15.

Just thought I'd let others know about it.

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Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 19:11

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 19:12

We've not bought anything yet - hence all this swapping ideas!

Still love the vanity table unit but TBH I am not sure her bedroonm can take it, not with everything else she'll be getting. Going to wait until we move and hopefully get that for her birthday instead.

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Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 19:14

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mieow · 15/10/2004 19:17

I have brought the V-smile for DD1 for xmas. If you have a Costo near you, its only £41.
BTW I had a great time trying it out one night when the kids were asleep (well I had to check it worked didn't I??? )

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 19:18

Was it fun to play woth then?

Don't think we have a costco though

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Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 19:21

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mieow · 15/10/2004 19:23

shame I paid £49.99 for DD1s from my dads catologue (same price as in the shops) then on the dad he ordered it, went to Costco and saw it cheaper. Its a great thing for kids, and you get the Winnie the Pooh one free with it, so you can have lots of fun with DD on xmas day

mieow · 15/10/2004 19:23

dad=day

Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 19:30

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Dingle · 15/10/2004 19:55

Saw this in this in Toys'r'us today I think it was still £49 there. There is a special offer on at Argos, same price but get freebies with it, some sort of back pack & the Simba game!!
Getting one for dd!! Can't wait to try it out.

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 20:04

Can't get one until after the holidays sadly But thanks for offer.

I will have a look at the ASrgos offer too though.

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Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 20:06

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 20:09

Sorry - no I can't spend the money until after the holidays! Have so much else to pay out you see. Will do Christmas shopping after we get back.

Looked on Argos website and can't see it???

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Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 20:11

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Hulababy · 15/10/2004 20:11

Found it!

Free pack back to send off for, and free cartridge too - bargain! Offer ends January too.

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woodpops · 15/10/2004 20:11

I brought one for ds several weeks ago for Xmas. I thought it looked fab. I've since noticed they're being sold on e-bay. Doh.

Yorkiegirl · 15/10/2004 20:13

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