Vtech V.Smile Cyber Pocket
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: V TechBrand: V.Smile
Release Date: 2008-06-20
Model: 80-040541
Product features:
- Flip-up hi res LCD screen
- Touchable writing pad and stylus
- Plays all V.Smile Smartridges
- Compatible with all V.Smile Software
- Works with V.Motion Software
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Toys and Games Reviews of Vtech V.Smile Cyber Pocket
Customer Review: Battery problems, but fun toy...
Summary: 3 Stars
Like many others here, I have seen many battery problems with this item and have yet to figure out the exact problem. When I bought the first one, it worked flawlessly for months. Then the unit would periodically shut down, wouldn't turn on, I would replace batteries and it may or may not work. I tried moving the batteries around, messing with the contacts, lightly tapping the unit. It didn't seem to matter, sometimes it would power on, and sometimes not. And I just couldn't figure out why. New batteries would sometimes not work, then changing out the new batteries and it would work again. I thought the unit was defective so I exchanged it for another. To my despair, the new unit did the same thing, right out of the box! I really think the unit is shorting out batteries. I'll be doing some more tests to see if this is the case (test battery before using, then after the unit dies again). I also wondered if it had something to do with cartridges being put into and out of the unit. I'm not sure my son does this gracefully 100% of the time.
A lot of questions about this battery problem, but for those who like this game, and have the battery problem, continue to try new batteries, and eventually it will come back on. They may or may not last long, it's hit or miss. Sometimes it'll last for weeks of continuous play and sometimes not even right out of the battery box! Make sure NOT to use off-brand batteries. They DO NOT seem to work as well. I've gone thru 28 generic alkaline batteries in a row, only to give up and get Duracell. But even with Duracell and Energizer, it's hit or miss.
When ya find batteries that last, it's a GREAT toy. My 5 yr old son has learned a lot playing it as it encourages reading, problem solving, and math depending on the games. He started playing at 4 and still plays it occasionally. I ended up getting a DSi because of the unreliability, and he plays that religiously. But he still picks this up and plays with it when it's working.
I hope to update this soon when I get some time to test my theories!
Description of Vtech V.Smile Cyber Pocket
Smart video gaming goes anywhere with the V.Smile Cyber Pocket - featuring a flip top high resolution screen and an easy touch writing pad. With all the functions of the original V.Smile, Cyber Pocket makes the fun portable! Best of all, V.Smile Cyber Pocket plays all of the Smartridges in the V.Smile Library. So as their skills grow, you can keep supplying them with new challenges.V.Smile Pocket easy-to-grip console features a flip-up high-resolution screen, touchable writing pad, attached writing stylus, microphone for singing activities, and lefty/righty switchable controls. Brain-building V.Smile Smartridges sold separately. Requires four "AA" batteries, included.
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