| The LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer introduces tots to the wonders of the PC and helps them learn basic computer skills. Ideal for ages three through six, this interactive toy plugs right into the television and teaches youngsters how to use a mouse and keyboard. A Child-Friendly Design
The ClickStart features a child-friendly wireless keyboard, plug and play console, and a child-sized mouse with a right- or-left-handed adjustable mouse pad. It transforms the TV into a PC, which allows kids to work on a big screen and the whole family to join in on the fun. The miniature mouse is perfectly formed for little fingers to point and click. Large, colored buttons make it easy for kids to learn basic keystrokes, and four friendly games create a safe, age-appropriate environment to navigate. ClickStart is built to withstand rough toddler handling, a plus for parents who want to spare their high-end desktops from child's play. And the wireless keyboard is light and convenient to transport from place to place, so kids can bring the fun with them wherever they go. 
Transform your TV into a PC for your child, complete with wireless keyboard and mouse. View larger. | 
Your child can click any of the icons on the desktop to play a game and learn. | Encourages Age-Appropriate Learning
It is never too early to teach children the correct way to use a computer. The ClickStart ensures that a child's first computing experience is age appropriate and pleasant, with engaging games that not only enhance basic computer skills, but prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten. This educational tool has four games that teach phonics, letters, animal facts, and counting, while sharpening a child's screen navigation skills. Friendly puppy Scout guides kids through keyboard functions and allows them to work at their own pace. Techno tots can click on a faux in-box to receive their first e-mail; it even has sound for nonreaders. Should the youngster ever become stumped, a hint button gives them a clue. Additional ClickStart software packages, sold separately, feature well-known characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Explorer, and Nemo. What's in the Box
Wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad, and 4 learning games are built into the system. (Batteries are not included)
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 This is a must have for preschoolers |
| Review Date: August 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mom of Three, CA, USA |
We bought this for our 2 1/2 year old, because she kept wanting to play with our laptop computers. We figured this was a better option for her, so she would not break our laptops.
She loved it from the minute we hooked it up, and has played it everyday for the past three weeks. She has not gotten tired of it at all since the more you play the more challenging the games get. We are still using the original set of batteries and the keyboard does actually turn itself off after 5 minutes of non-use. (Note...buy the AC adapter, so you can skip having to use batteries in the console unit)LeapFrog ClickStart™ My First Computer Adapter
We give it 5 stars for fun due to the fact that she wakes up each morning still looking forward to playing with Scout, and the Typing Tree. Not many toys can entertain and teach the ever important skills of keyboarding and mouse control to a 2 1/2 year old.
We give it 5 stars for educational value because she at 2 1/2 now has enough eye hand control to use not ony her little mouse accurately, but she can use a real computer mouse with percision. Counting, letter recognition, color recognition, following directions, phonics as well as nurturing are all addressed in the 4 games that are preloaded. The ability to add more games also merits 5 stars.
Durabiity gets 5 stars because she is two, has played with it everyday for three weeks and it still works! :-) She is not super tough on her toys, but has on several occasions carried the entire keyboard by the mouse cord. I was concerned that that mouse would stop working if the cord became loose, however, it is attached to the keyboard very securely behind a screwed in plate that kids cannot access, and you can actually replace it yourself with the replacement mouse offered by Leap Frog.
Again, this is a GREAT product! |
LOVE IT!!!!
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| Review Date: August 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. M. Jewell, |
Bought this for our 3 year old's birthday and he absolutely LOVES IT!!! He was always interested in playing with our home computer and when I happened to see this while birthday shopping I bought it without reading the reviews, when i got home and read the reviews I was glad I bought it, now that he has actually played with it I am thrilled with this purchase!!! He adores this system and it is really educational, it is something I don't mind him playing with for hours on end which he frequently does. We are actually thinking about geting a TV especially for this since he uses it so much. He is learning so much from this system and on my work days when he is home with dad I can send him a postcard before I leave and he is thrilled to wake up and get his "mail". This is definitely one of the best purchases we have made.
As far as the keyboard, it turns itself off after about five minutes, it will turn itself back on as soon as it is moved but it stays off after we put it away for the night!
If you have preschoolers this is a MUST HAVE!!! |
Keeps her off my computer.
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| Review Date: September 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: twinajjj, USA |
I bought this the second I saw it at the store. I came onto amazon to look for games and the A/C adapter that the store didn't carry. It's great to have. My daughter is two and a half, and has become very interested in my computer, mostly the mouse and keyboard, because she likes the cause and effect it creates. So I saw this and figured that she might as well learn about navigation of the computer and the mouse. She loves it! As soon as it turns on she says, "Click my name." and will navigate right to her name, not her sisters accounts, and will load the game she wants to play all by herself.
I am a big fan of all the leapstart products. My daughter can sing the abc's, tell you ALL the phonetics that go w/ them, and has begun working on letter and number recognition. This helps teach all the skills she is working on, while re-enforcing the ones she already has. Her big sisters are a bit to old for the console, they just turned 7, but they actually have fun playing w/ it too. They have it set to a higher level and use it to help w/ their keyboarding skills. We don't have any other game consoles in the house because I'd prefer they stick w/ educational toys, and I'm just beginning to really let them explore on my PC, so the console is a ready break for them.
There are several different games available for them. Each cartridge works on specific items. We've bought most all of them, but so far have only used two. They are really into Nemo and Dora at the moment. The Dora game helps alot w/ learning to navigate using arrow keys, it's more complex for level two, sorting patterns and such. Nemo works alot on keyboarding and mouse skills. There are four games built right into the console as well.
It is pretty durable. I keep the console up higher, but the keyboard gets bashed around a bit and has had no problems. It shuts off on it's own provided you don't move the mouse or press any keys, and there is a place on the back of the keyboard to clip mouse onto when not in use. |
Fun and Durable!
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| Review Date: September 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Web Monkey, Chicago, IL United States |
| I bought this for my 3 year old daughter when she started showing interest in my computer. We've had it for over 3 months now and she STILL LOVES IT! She uses it daily and not always in the way in which it was inteded - I've caught her standing on the keyboard more than once! I still haven't had to replace the batteries, nothing has broke and ALL the keys still work! A parent couldn't ask for more! |
Educational and Fun!
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| Review Date: September 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Percy Pettersson, |
I was going to give my daughter (4.5 yrs old) this toy for Christmas, but I couldn't wait for another 2 months.
The toy was one of the best buy and she really enjoyed it. The mouse was very easy to maneuver and the product design was appealing to her as well. The included games were fun and I also had purchased two extra ones for her to play later(those I would save to Christmas).
I didn't find the enclosed 4 AA batteries for the keyboard. And you need to prepare 4 1.5v batteries as well for the console. I used an adapter for the console.
My daughter is left-handed and the "mouse pad" can be switched for either side.
I definitely recommend this toy to kids under 6. For the batteries, I will get some rechargeable ones.
If Leapfrog will continue to create games for this console that suit from age 6 and up, this will be a great educational purchase for sure!
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Great starter computer for the little people!
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| Review Date: September 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Murphy, Chicago, IL United States |
| Bought this computer for my 3 year old grandson after his surgery when he needed to be kept fairly still with no running around. This computer did the trick and I understand that the only trouble was getting him to stop playing with it. He spent 5 to 7 hours a day playing it and has yet to tire of it. Highly recommend it! |
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