amazon advertising this for kids: Since when was it a good idea to encourage little kids to chat online with a live video feed?
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I was wondering the same thing. I am glad I am not the only one out there going "er?" to this.
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My wife uses hers for iTunes, and plays all kinds of online games on Facebook with this unit. She's very pleased.As for online chatting, the webcam is excellent! She's been using Skype is quite enthused. The webcam is optimized for low light, and actually looks better in a dim light setting. The kids will be thrilled.
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Amazon and LG couldn't come to an agreement to add the feature in 2012. Maybe they will both grow up and serve their customers in 2013. When it happens its just going to be an update.
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I don't know if we'll get an actual app being that Amazon has created their own format. I agree an app would be nice but I can live with it as long as I can access it.
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My kids do use it. Its not a problem. But my kids are older 13 and 9. Have been using it since 2 yrs. Now
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I am thinking an 8-year old might be bored quickly with this product. It basically repeats everything you say, but in a goofy voice tone. My granddaughter is only 18 months, and she loves it because she is basically hearing her words being repeated by this cat. I am thinking an 8-year-old would be happier with a mentally challenging/stimulating interactive product?
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Ditto only I saw it on DealNews.I'm impressed with the camcorder but not with Amazon's BS.Thanks for making a statement that I can follow up on.
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I completely agree. Bad move Amazon. Stick the discussion button in the corner and put the comments in the more obvious location on the page. Or even have it in both places, but comments are FAR more relevant and usefu for a potential purchasel. I have no interest in discussing anything! Just want to read comments...
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Not sure why this question came to me. I don't have amazon prime and don't know how to connect to it. One would think amazon would be most likely to know the answer. Are they now punting to the "community" rather than telling customers how to use their own products?
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It takes good quality video but the construction is a bit lacking. If your kids are good at taking care of their things it will work well for you. My son is hard on everything. So far, so good but he is seven. For the money i am completely happy with the video and ease of use with my tv and computer. Good luck!
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Tried to post question on LG forum "Will BP220 stream AMAZON instant video soon? Ever?".They refused my to post my question because it was "inappropriate".WTF?Last time I buy LG.
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I have only used it once and when I did it worked. It's my 5 yr old daughters so she was watching a video. It seemed to work while she was watching it.
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Where did you get the info that it's recommended for children anywhere? And unless these children live in the boonies with no internet, tv, radio they know about drugs. Nobody says you need to buy this for a child. There are millions of other items to buy a kid. Just you asking this question is questionable!
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Oh, you can also take home videos on your computer. It's great for when your little one is doing something awesome but you do not want to interrupt. DH is often out of town and unable to get to skype, so this makes it so I can email him the video.
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I suppose it's their convincing advertising. Also the assumption that Amazon sells quality products. Amazon should read reviews and respond accordingly. We threw good money away on this purchase.
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I was surprised and dismayed that this fact wasn't highlighted in the product description. There is a workaround. If you have an XBox 360 AND you subscribe to XBox Live Gold, you can add Amazon Instant videos to your apps. Pricey, but it works great!
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I've been watching these things all day, things I don't even want. Most of the time, sold out in a few minutes. Seems a little misleading, to me. Keeps you on Amazon, maybe the intention?