What could I expect to get out of this toy without the app? We don't have a tablet, & I don't want to have to rely on my smartphone. Is it worth it?
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Yes it is worth it but not needed...It plays with you tho when you use the app..
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Without a blackberry you cant use bbm on the playbook or check email because it doesnt carry an email client unless you're using wifi. If you want a tablet to just browse internet, watch videos etc its perfect but if you want like games, oovoo, skype etc not a perfect choice.
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Yes. It's like having an android phone without the phone. So you can download all the popular games from Google Play and you can set the Times the kids play and get a daily report of what they have done on the MG Player.
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Hi Scott, just received my EVL3 last night and set up. There is no iphone App, it's actually a 256-bit encrypted mobile optimized web interface. I balked at this at first, but it actually works quite well. It's simple, quick, secure and very effective - functions just like an app with less potential for hacking/bugs. Keep it simple, eh? Add as a bookmark on your homescreen and you can configure for either immediate access or to require a password. I'm impressed with the device overall. Does what it is supposed to consistently and effectively.
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The Furby will work without an app. The app is a free download and then you can control the Furby for your child works great.
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You don't have to use the app to have fun with this Furby, but it expands the experience. It can talk with you and any other Furby's you have and can dance to music. Loads of fun with or without the app.
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I use a windows operating system. if you don't have a laptop to run it off of, I think they have an app for apple phones but not android. I could be wrong. their program works great on my dinosaur laptop.
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I only play a couple of games from Facebook so I don't know much about that. There are a lot of games in the Apps store. Some are free and some charge a small price.
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Hi! I never actually used the blaster but I understood from the literature provided that you could play simple "tag" without any phone or connection, or you could download an App to your I-phone which would then be used with the I-phone independent of the internet for single or multiple players. Best of luck, seems like such fun!! Dave
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I bought this for my 5 yr old last year and we were really excited. Thank God it's a toy because unfornately, the app wasn't that great! I don't know if it was worth the money. She still plays with it but not with the app.
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my box says that you need a computer above Microsoft ME or XP. i called the Mattel help line and they said 'yes' you must use a computer with this item. I am returning it without opening it. Do I HAVE to use a computer to enjoy this item? the box and verbage online only talks about hooking up an MP3 player/Ipod. any help before I commit to returning this item?
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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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is there one for the PC? I do not have a smartphone nor do I have any apple computers.Thanks for the reply.Bob
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Hey Luis I bought this item. Once received just chage it and ready to use. No other item or app necessary. Hope this helps.. Hector
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This does NOT connect to the Android app so my guess is it won't connect to the iOS either. The website dashboard is super limited and if you want friends, don't bother with this one unless they're within a few feet of you. I'm selling mine. The game grew boring after a few weeks and without friends to help challenge you, it was really just a glorified pedometer. Nothing "smart" about it except that you connect it daily to your computer to upload to the extremely limited dashboard.
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Runs Android applications and has swappable memory. IMO better than the iTouch, more flexibility! Most iOS apps have an Android counterpart, so why not do it right at get the PlayMG!?!?
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Yes, GetJar is the way to get apps right now, I believe. As tablets have evolved, the way to download apps has changed. The Coby Kyros is limited compared to some other tablets, and that means the app place has changed and may change again to make sure that this device will still be able to get apps. My kids use this tablet to play various games, so I know that it still has use. Sometimes our wifi connections kicks this tablet offline for no reason, and I am told it is because of the way in which this tablet gets online. If you find it keeps getting kicked offline, restart the device and just be patient with it.