It is probably designed by computer to be enjoyed by computer children playing at clipping imaginary hair
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It is too weak to do any  weeding. Anemia with two wheels. Parts that should be made of durable metal are made of flimsy plastic. It is probably designed by computer to be enjoyed by computer children playing at clipping imaginary hair.
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This is something good for bored people when they don't wanna hang in the computer forever
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I program as part of my job (and sometimes for fun), so I was curious how well this system would represent the basics for children.  First, it is important to respect children.  They are not dumb and, if motivated, could certainly use a full programming language.  However, toys can spark an interest.

When I first turned on the Room Defender, it was not clear what I should do.  Normally, this would be terrible user interface design, but it works perfectly for this.  It is meant to be a bit technical and obfuscated.  Looking in the manual, I was quickly able to set up a security password and run basic programs.  The style of programming is symbolic, with little icons representing different actions.  Each line of "code" consists of an input, such as pushing the red button, and an output, such as saying, "I'm busy studying."

The number of potential inputs and outputs is more than I expected.  The inputs consist of pushing the red button, entering a code, using a key card, opening the door, or knocking.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get the last one to work on any surface.  Outputs are also plentiful: flashing lights, an alarm sound, disarming the alarm (silent entry), playing sound effects, playing a recorded message, or even allowing the visitor to record a message like an answering machine.

For a simple programming introduction that still includes a lot of fun things to do, this is a great toy.  It is also just a fun device to have on a bedroom door and adds some genuinely useful functionality.  My only issue was that I couldn't get mine to respond to knocks no matter where I moved it.
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This is a cool programmable ball like a controlled robot.  Changes colors and amazed the people watching it in use.  My nephew who is 14 loved it.
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This product is a way age appropriate children can have fun while learning.  It gives them a deeper understanding of the brain.  It's a good tool to use while educating.  Nothing beats hands-on assembly.  This product is cool and engaging.
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I plan to use this toy at Halloween. My thinking is that guests expect scary motion detector activated animated items like vampires and skeletons, which I will also use, but this innocent looking toy will be placed in an area that looks clear of all decorations - just an child's toy - until it starts laughing and moving. It should generate a startled squeal or two.

As far as the monkey as a child's toy goes, it is not cushiony enough to be called a stuffed animal and the metal parts in the limbs are easily felt through the thin velour covering. Just my opinion, but this toy is better for an older child, not a twelve month old or even toddler. And, I pity the adults in the vicinity that have to listen to the noise from the monkey because it is pretty obnoxious.

A simple hook and loop (Velcro) closure secures the battery department which takes three AA batteries. Batteries are included but a statement on the package suggests replacing them as they are for temporary demonstration purposes.

The velour covering the toy is not washable - it is suggested that a damp cloth be used for cleaning but I suspect that will not be adequate. So, in a child's hands, it will not take long for the monkey to look soiled and grungy. This toy is not cuddly and makes more sense for a monkey or motion activated toy collector.
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I love for my kids to use their  imagination and these brain flakes do exactly that and are small enough to not take up too much storage but it is something that can use time for a lot of creativity.
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The product was nice, and my daughter loved it.  It is very interactive, it blinks, sings, asks the kid to put on her tiara or thanks her for combing its hair. Amazon had the best price on this. A good buy.
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My grandkids love to do anything that is creative. This requires some adult supervision, but the kids were kept busy for a while and enjoyed their results.
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My 7 and 9 year old grandsons were content using their imaginations to make all kinds of creations with these interlocking discs (yea, all electronics were turned off)! The booklet that came with the set gave them some starting ideas, but then their imaginations took over. There were enough discs to be easily shared no matter what was under construction. The boys were anxious to talk with us about each of their creations. I'm sure this will be the first thing they want to play with when they come to visit again.
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This was a fun-- and practical-- gift for the grandkids.
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Soooo, they're great for imaginative play. Until your kids imagine they are grenades, and throw them across the room at each other. Especially if one has refused to brush and pull back her waist-length hair, as the warning in the package suggests. The upside is we had a good hour and a half to bond with each other as I got these devilish velcro-type grenades out of her hair.
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Imagine a world where the human mind can be completely copied (feelings and all) and transferred to any computer, any where, any time. Imagine what that could do for people suffering from debilitating diseases. That is what the main character in the book is dealing with. He is suffering from muscular dystrophy and finds himself with only months to live. There may be a way to save Adam by copying his mind and transferring it to a robot. However, in exchange for his new robot body, Adam and five other terminally ill teens must go up against a rogue artificial intelligence (AI) that has taken over a nuclear missile base in Russia. Will the teens minds be the same once they are copied into the robots, will they be able to control their new robot bodies and be accepted as they once were, and most important, do they stand a chance against an AI who believes that humans are the number one threat? The Six is a fun and entertaining, and somewhat worrisome, book about the future of computers and where we are heading in regard to AI.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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I got this book as part of humble-bundle package. I am very surprised to find this book as part of the technical books package. This book is clearly aimed at kids. I would describe this book as Algorithms for kids written in vein of Alice in wonderland. My first reaction to reading couple of pages in this book was that this was children's book version of Charles Petzold's Code but written in a more convoluted way.

OVERVIEW:
The book revolves around a girl name Lauren who gets lost in an weird world known as Userland. There she finds several confusing but amusing characters and creatures such as Travelling salesman, jargons, Xor lizard, Achilles and the Tortoise. Lauren solves various puzzles and helps people while on the quest to get back home.

The book has 21 chapters mostly about Lauren ending up in a new place and a having small adventure in that place. The adventure usually revolves around having her solving a puzzle of some sort which is usually related around a familiar problem in Computer science but is tried to be presented in a more fun way e.g. the readers-writers problem is presented as group of people trying to read and write into a book at the same time. At the end there is a field guide which explains the concepts that the author had introduced in the chapters.

Sometime the examples might too convoluted for children to understand like the example of explaining the concept of infinite with the Dichotomy paradox.

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE BOOK
This book is quick and easy read. Clearly with the content and the artwork this is aimed at kids. If you are a computer science graduate then this book would be of very limited use for you.

As far as introducing kids to the fascinating world of computers is concerned, I personally think that there are far better ways of achieving that such as arduino, Scratch, HTML/JS, Lego mindstorms. Showing them things that work (such as turning on a led, controlling a robot) might be better way to get those little gears moving instead of introducing them with algorithmic  concepts of computer science in a vague manner.
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This stencil-based activity set, with the unique frame-based rotating system that allows kids to make symmetrical designs, provides a fun way for expressing creativity.  I don't think most kids will pull this out all that frequently unless they are particularly artistically inclined, but as an occasional indoor activity it has proven to be well-received by my 7 year old.  The rotating system facilitates kids expanding their use and understanding of space and spatial planning and design, so aside from the artistic element there is some other benefit to be gained.  Overall a likeable set, great for artistic kids and pretty good for the rest.  My son gave it 3 stars - good not great - and I concur.
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It is fun for children to think of a question and then laugh at the answer that comes up.  Adults like it too. Put questions on a piece of paper and put them in a draw.  The "genie" with the towel around her head and too much jewelry on, rubs the eight ball and gives them their answer.  It makes for a lot of laughter.
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If you are looking for something fun to do with your little ones around Christmas time, this is a really fun inventive product. I recommend googling for ideas of what to do with the elf on Pinterest. There are some talented people out there! After that, just have fun and watch your kids laugh with amusement as the elf gets into mischief.