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A Kids Learning Tablet: The VTech InnoTab Review

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++++++UPDATE++++++

December 20, 2011

I’m very disappointed to report that our InnoTab has broken. The software is fine and the product itself seems fine and durable, but the stand on the back portion which props the device has broken. One of the pegs “snapped” and the stand is no longer attached to the InnoTab.

I wrote the company an email immediately after the stand broke from the InnoTab and waited a week before calling as no contact via email was made on their end to reach me. Sad, since they’re a technology company! Calling I first made the mistake to saying I wanted a replacement part; I was directed by the automated voice to check online and she hung up on me. I had to recall and select an option that I didn’t feel met my needs, but I knew it would lead to reaching a live customer support representative.

I spoke with vTech about my InnoTab and since the piece can’t be replaced they have to replace the entire product. With the demand of the Christmas season they don’t have any on hand to replace mine currently, but they give me a reference number and I need to call back after Christmas.

I am happy that I finally got service. I’m also pleased that my problem is going to be fixed by vTech ESPECIALLY since my product is not old and has not been abused though my children play their InnoTab a lot.

I would still recommend the InnoTab, but I do have my doubts about the stand and recommending the quality of the features of the InnoTab. Lastly, you all know I have a pink/purple InnoTab; when I call back after Christmas I might see about having that replaced with a white/blue model. I wonder if they will mind?

+++++ORIGINAL++++++

At the Time To Play Holiday Showcase, I had the opportunity to play with the VTech InnoTab as it was awarded one of the top toys of this Holiday Season. I think it’s great having a toy like mommy and daddy’s iPad or computer that’s much more durable.

Vtech InnoTab

Plus it comes with a great line up of name brand applications that kids already know and love. From any Disney character to Scooby Doo.

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VTech sent MomStart one InnoTab to review and this is Summer’s review:

Children always want the latest gadgets and I’m not talking about your spouse, I’m really talking about your children! My sons always want to tough my phone, help me type on the computer, turn on the T.V. and entertainment center equipment, and play Wii and Xbox. Gadgets, gadgets, gadgets. I have to say my sons get it honest enough their dad is a software engineer and I love to stay in touch with everyone I’ve ever met via Facebook and my phone. But now my sons can have their very own age appropriate gadget thanks to VTech Kids.

My 4YO has been asking us when he could get his own laptop. Well, we one upped him with a tablet, a VTech InnoTab Interactive Learning App Tablet, which is suitable at home or on the go. This kid computer is designed for ages 4-9 year old. The style mimics other adult electronics with simple tile selection offering art, games, music, calendar, e-reader, videos, photos, notes, calculator, clock, friends, and also offers cartridge interaction and downloads. Children can then visit the Learning Lodge Navigator with a parent to get free V.Coins to buy new games, e-books, and apps.

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My 4YO is in love with his InnoTab and his is pink (not by choice we were mailed a pink one). He has been playing games that work on his problem solving skills and spelling. He enjoys making art and saves it on an SD card which is inserted into the InnoTab device. Most of the time my son uses his own finger, but he is fascinated by the stylus that comes tucked into its own little hole in the side of the InnoTab and uses it especially in the “Color & Pop” app. My 2YO even loves to play on the VTech InnoTab, his favorite is the freestyle art pad; though 2YO is too young if you’re thinking of this for a family’s first child. The VTech InnoTab just shouts CHRISTMAS GIFT!

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You can get your own VTech InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet in white/blue or pink/purple. The price ranges from about $80-100 depending on retailer and preferred color. The cartridges include Scooby-Doo, Disney favorites (like princess and Cars), Sponge Bob, Penguins of Madagascar, and Dora; cartridges are sold separately and cost about $25 (cartridges are NOT needed for the system). To get started you will, however, need 4 AA batteries and an SD card so be sure you these on hand! This is also a toy you’ll want to have opened and added to before gifting to your child for an upcoming birthday or holiday season. Prediction … Christmas Hot Item so GET IT NOW!

Mom Starts Rating of the VTech InnoTab Interactivie Learning Tablet: A

If you want to keep up with VTech hottest kid items, you can Like VTech on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @VTechToys. You can also get your VTech questions answered by Pilar, the VTech Mom, through either forum.

VTech was also kind enough to let us host a giveaway too!

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Debbie Stanton.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

We received samples.

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  1. Katrina says

    My daughters love the apps on my ipod touch with flashcards and coloring. Looking at this, I don’t think they would NOT like any of the cartridges or “apps” that they have! What a great idea and a great review, thanks!
    Katrina
    kat.brandenburgATgmailDOTcom

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  21. Kathy Davis says

    My kids are grown, but the child in my life is Paul. Paul is my home bound autistic student. He loves to play all the musical apps on my Ipad. Thanks.

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  28. Lynn Hooper says

    Liked Mom Start on FB
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    And we like apps that teach languages, math and writing 🙂
    This looks like an awesome product!

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  96. Pauline M says

    My son loves colors! Anything with bright colors that he can push has the ability to entertain him for hours!

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  128. Kelli Wood says

    My son loves anything that is learning. He has a few favorite games too but gets bored with his games and usually goes back to more challenging apps. He is four and right now his favorite app is his monkey lunch box. My husband also has a piano app and my son loves that one too!

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  151. Milcah says

    I’m all for the education apps, but my kids on the other hand… it has to be fun and it’s even better if it involves characters that they’re familiar with.

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  160. Owen's Mom says

    My son loves word puzzles right now… he also loves problem solving games like the penguin game on vtech’s mobigo where the iceburgs move.
    andrea.kruse at gmail dot com

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  175. Steph says

    My kids like educational apps like MathBlaster and Stack the States. They also like fun ones for coloring and books.

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  191. Jen says

    ZOMG! Are you kidding me, my son wants this from santa sooooo bad! He is into mostly games, angry birds, then theres a kids mode on my tablet he enjoys that has puzzle games and he loves the coloring app he can do with his fingers, also theres some ant squashing app as well

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  216. Abi says

    My kiddos love reading books on our ipad and I think they’d also like the bonus of character games that Vtech is so good at in addition to the ebooks. 🙂

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  236. Vickie Couturier says

    my grandsons are interested in apps that help them learn to read,they want to read so badly an are working on it hard
    vlbelk9at)hotmail.com

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  309. melissa portillo says

    my son likes apps like memory card game apps hes always stealing my phone to play those and he also likes to play regular games

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  310. Jennifer T. says

    My daughter loves matching and defining patterns. I bet she’d love the Penguins of Madagascar cartridge.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

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  313. chantal cooper says

    my daughter is into abc’s and numbers right now as well as micky mouse

    chantal cooper
    chantalgiardina (at)yahoo(dot)com
    thischattanoogamommysaves.blogspot.com

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  315. chantal cooper says

    twitter follower @chantalgiardina

    chantal cooper
    chantalgiardina (at)yahoo(dot)com
    thischattanoogamommysaves.blogspot.com

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  414. Michelle C says

    My son likes apps that involve drawing and art, while my daughter is more into musical apps. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  439. Kerry says

    My kids don’t know about apps because I don’t have a smartphone, but I know my son would love the Toy Story Innotab

    alsatia23 at hotmail dot com

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  467. sarah cooper says

    my son likes the thomas apps and a couple other train apps on my ipad, but the real question is which apps does he not like…

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  507. annie says

    My little guy loves listening to music and dancing. On grandma’s ipad flipping through pictures, listening to music and playing the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse App she has on it for him are his favorites.
    Since he loves grandama’s Ipad so much we’ve been thinking of getting him one of these for Christmas!

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  512. Raquel Barrios says

    I have two girls 1 is 5 and the other is 8 and the both love puzzle apps and math apps but they play any kind they can download on my android phone

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  617. Grace M. says

    My son is interested in apps that he can play, fun games, learning games, musical instruments, ie. piano app. That is what he really enjoys!

    We also “liked” you on facebook and would love to win the innotab!

    Grace13021@yahoo.com

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  628. Vladimir Medvedev says

    My son is interested in apps that he can play and learn simultaneously, not so difficult, also vivid and animated.

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  629. JR says

    I am very disappointed with the InnoTab which, as opposed to the VTech Tote & Go Laptop Plus for younger kids, came with very few free games and/or apps. The product itself had a minimal number of games built into it (though the advertisements make it seem as if there are lots) and we were given only three free downloads. My 5yo was bored with the product after barely a week. If we wanted him to continue using it, we’d have to purchase additional downloads and/or cartridges (as well as lots of batteries, which have needed replacing several times in just a few uses).

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