Can the toy be enjoyed without using the app or a tablet? Our four year old doesn't use "screens" and we want her to be able to enjoy it standalone.
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Yes, our daughter only used the app for two days, it was really repetitive. She would much rather play with it w/o the app.
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Yes it works without the app. I never could get the app to work but think it would do a little more with it. But I actually have two new Furby's and neither one of them works with the app. :( I enjoy the Furby without the app.
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My daughter plays with hers without using an app. Furby still chatters away and changes personalities.
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It really is only 1/2 the fun without the apps. The toy is still really enjoyable but not AS enjoyable :(
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I can't spreak from experience as my son hasn't downloaded it. However, if you can dowload it from the Google Play store, like onto an Andriod phone, then you shouldn't have any trouble downloading it. I would recommend getting the micro SD card for additional storage, although we haven't run into issues yet.
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I think we all underestimate your daughter, my 10 year old son also wants one and does not knows how to use it, but he know what is, this is fad, they use famous DJs of electronic music, there android app that simulate the launchpad and are very easy to handle. Does your daughter already has a smartphone Android? It would be an excellent gift! I will not buy my son's because in the end if he does not manage, it will put aside and expensive for that. I'll buy a better smartphone with the same budget to download the app. Luck!
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Everything we've gotten has been from VTech. They said you should be able to download others, but when we tried, it didn't work. The VTech ebooks, games, and music apps have all been good, but the number of items currently the "rage" with children are limited. While our child has played some of them a few times and we use it for parts of home schooling, they haven't been something that he plays repeatedly as he has others on my husband's tablet.
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I have 3, one of each of my boys - your four year old will not be able to "play" with it. It is cool but it's not a kids toy! There are lots of other bumblebee's out there that are easier for that age group to play with - this is not one of them.
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You do not have to use the bounce feature. The baby can make it bounce also.
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This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we ALL love that! We also just added a piano lesson app which she's addicted to! Have fun :) This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we... » Read More This device comes with Google Play (Android market) pre-installed, so it's easy to search for games, e-book readers, etc., and download...and as is typical of the Android market, there are a TON of free apps out there...my 8-year-old and I went through a period of time in which she could only download WITH my approval, as I taught her to look at the rating, read the reviews, etc. before downloading. We have the e-book reader for our local library installed, and after setting up her account with her library card, she can now "go to the library" from home whenever she wants and we ALL love that! We also just added a piano lesson app which she's addicted to! Have fun :) « Show Less
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It has one toy that plays music but it has an off option. We wanted one without electronic stimulation as well. My son has enjoyed this from 4 months and still uses it at 10 months
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It depends on how responsible your child is as well. One drop on the hardwood floor and our 5 year olds DS now has a half blank screen. I also didn't find many educational games that he could play without his older brothers helping. We are going for a Leapster 2 this Christmas. He's a sponge with educational games and loves to learn.
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LG comes with an app for games and you can even download games and save them. You can play some games from some sites too but it could be a little bit difficult to play using the the magic remote. But like I said before you can download games for kids using the "Games App" and play them using the magic remote.
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I have not tried it alone. But, I think it would be one of the better games solo. I know there is a very popular one person phone app; the the only reason I don't play the app is I own the board game. You may have a very hard time with one person, until it becomes too easy.
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For any kid who is less than 4 yr old the attention span is just few minutes. If they find out they cannot play any game they lose interest in that right away. I would suggest get some cheap plug n plays for 3 yr olds and then get a more expensive one like VSMILE or LMAX or even GAMEBOY when they become 4 yr olds. Maybe by then you might find more variety to choose from
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It is breakable! I bought it for my 3 year old. I would think a 1 year old would be to small to play the games on the tablet. There were some that were even too old for my son to work. Ours was accidentally dropped and it broke the screen.
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Daniel, you can't use it without a computer, the tablet itself acts like a second monitor with touch capabilities.Hope this helps
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It somewhat depends on the apps that you download to the device, however, I have a 5 year old that uses it a lot and a 7 year old that uses it some but it isn't as exciting as "cellphone games", for him. But a lot of that depends on what you put on it.
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This toy is not necessary in order to use Ubooley. It just holds the cell phone when he is speaking making him more real. I believe your Ipod 4th gen should be able to handle the download. You need 4 G. It is a lot of data. You can use it without the toy as it is too big to place into the opening. It is a hoot with kids and they love him The download is FREE
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Our kids (4 1/2yr old twins) play along with an adult and enjoy putting the trains on the board. And sorting the train cards by color. But they are too young to play by themselves. But it is a great game tho!