I either want to get a roboquad or a recon 6. Looking for pros/cons and recommendations. For a 10 year old girl who is into robotics, computers, etc
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I got this for my son for Christmas, so he hasn't opened it yet. However he is 10 years old, very into robots and did research and the robot quad is what he wanted. Apparently you can program it to do lots of other things. Hope this helps.
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The roboquad is ok, but I don't know anything about the recon 6. I bought the roboquad for my son last Christmas. The head seems to get stuck in one position when looking up. Other than that, it works alright. If I were you, I would do more research and shopping around before purchasing the roboquad. Reviews are usually very helpful. Good luck.
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This is just like any toy R/C vehicle. If you are looking for a more durable R/C for an older than 10 age group, I suggest you look in a Hobby shop.
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I bought one for my 10 yr old and she likes it. It might be pretty hard for a 5 yr old but I would get it. It will be a fun challenge.
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No. Go for the ZX. It's a better option. The Recon3D series were not that great.
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From the Kickstarter page: "Here's what Richard Garfield [the creator of RoboRally] told me: Robot Turtles is simpler and faster than Robo Rally but uses similar programming. While easier to learn it goes into places my game never did - like sub routines and loops. I wish it had been around when my kids were younger, I am a believer in the use of games to educate, and this would have been a great tool!"
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I think it would be OK if you helped your child with the first few programs, (they are in the book that comes with the robot). Aftert your child sees the process I think it will be a great toy him/her.It works best on hardwood or tile.
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With new batteries the Rover will go as fast as a small dog on carpet. Any rougher terrain and carpet the tank treads will come off and you'll have problems. I had my Rover for two years and the battery life will last up to eight hours not moving, if moving the battery life will decrease to two hours. My advice, is to get the revolution because it is more dependable, has RC tires, rechargeable batteries, and two cameras. It cost about 80 dollars more and is able to withstand outside conditions. The Rover, is outdated, it takes up to seven batteries, sometimes unreliable, unpredictable, and the range really can be a disappointment. Don't get me wrong, the Rover is fun, is a great toy, and is really cool to sneak up on people with, but there's something better out there and I would recommending that.
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Considering that todays children are exposed to tons of technology almost from the day they are born, I feel that this device is best suited for the very young...probably no older than 3yo or 4yo. My 6yo and 4yo already have their own laptop computers and do pretty well navigating in a Windows environment. With laptops running at just a couple hundred bucks these days, getting your children to hop onto the computer bandwagon is easier, and cheaper, than ever. We got this product for my son when he was a 4yo but he graduated to a real laptop computer only 6 months later. I can't say for sure, but it is entirely possible that the VTech was a good stepping stone to lead into a real PC. It is far more robust than a real PC and can take a beating. It will get your children used to a keyboard and mouse configuration so it will be more natural for them to progress to a real PC.
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For any child 5 and under, I would have to recommend the Leapster 2. Even at 5, they would still get a couple of years out of it before they lost interest. I have an advanced 4 year old, and he is showing no signs of outgrowing his, plus their are several new games designed for an older age range (Digging for Dinosaurs, Wolverine, etc). My reason for discouraging the DS is that it is less educational but much cooler as far as graphics. Therefore, once they get into the DS the Leapster will be history, but so will the much more educational games.
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This is a great little toy. However, I would start with the non-camera version and buy the prop guard. It has a longer battery life and is a little easier to fly. My 11 year old has no problem keeping it in the air. It's very durable too.
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I think it a good idea to start with duplo. While I bought it for a two year old it will be a fine place to start for a3.5 year old.
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I got this off Woot.com for $45 the other day. They sold out quick. Keep your eyes on Woot. They get stuff like this and the new robosapiens often...
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Leapster is great. My kids loved the educational games. It lasted a couple of years. While they still play it, they are now ready for the DS. I'd go with the Leapster, and maybe go with some used games. I wouldn't invest too much because around 6-7 they want the newer big-kid games.
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I'm thinking so was looking at it for a 6 year old rather then innotab or leap pad. I also checked out the getjar markplace and they have several games we can get for them all free as well. Other reveiwers also said that you can put amazon market place on to it.
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well if you get it its got a brushed motor and its not really that fast. i would think it would be good for a 10yr old as long as you don't go brushless. if you get a brushless truck i am not sure a 10 yr old can control it. i got this truck and wanted to make it faster and put a brushless and it probally goes up to 55 or more mph. i would say to get it for your 10yr old but leave the motor it comes with. i am pretty sure it will be easy for him or her to control. i would just make sure you supervise them at first til they learn how it goes and they should not have a problem. if you wanna look more into the truck go on youtube and look it up and then you get a idea. i hope that helps you a bit. well if you get it its got a brushed motor and its not really that fast. i would think it would be good for a 10yr old as long as you don't go brushless. if you get a brushless truck i am not sure a 10 yr old can control it. i got this truck and wanted to make it faster and put a brushless and it probally goes up to 55 or more mph. i would say to get it for your 10yr old but leave the motor it comes with. i am pretty sure it will be easy for him or her to control. i would just make sure you supervise them at first til they learn how it goes and they should not have a problem. if you wanna... » Read More well if you get it its got a brushed motor and its not really that fast. i would think it would be good for a 10yr old as long as you don't go brushless. if you get a brushless truck i am not sure a 10 yr old can control it. i got this truck and wanted to make it faster and put a brushless and it probally goes up to 55 or more mph. i would say to get it for your 10yr old but leave the motor it comes with. i am pretty sure it will be easy for him or her to control. i would just make sure you supervise them at first til they learn how it goes and they should not have a problem. if you wanna look more into the truck go on youtube and look it up and then you get a idea. i hope that helps you a bit. « Show Less
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I am very new to Quads and RC vehicles as a whole but I am learning fast. The Spektrum DX5e is a good controller and works great. I am now looking to get a controller with more bells and whistles such as electronic readouts on it such as timers, battery levels and various other things I've been told the higher end ones can do but I am still researching the DX7's and higher. The get kind of pricey so what comes in the RTF box is awesome....you can always upgrade later.
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7 months now... so far so good.My son is 7 y.o. and playing ~3-5 h/week with the robot nowadays. Lost interest.Assembling was the most interesting part for him (and me :)