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Learning Game Consoles for Young Children?

Posted by Cliff on from the entertainment-and-education-rolled-into-one dept.

revco_38 asks: "My wife and I are looking into purchasing a game based learning console for our 4 year old boy this Christmas. The two front runners are the VSmile from VTech and the Leapster from Leapfrog. Does the Slashdot community have any experience with either of these products? Are there any other products similar that should be considered? We also have a 2 year old boy so something that lasts would be nice."

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  1. Re:I remember being 4... by OregonComputerSoluti · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or better yet.... LOG!!!

    You remember LOG don't you -- it even had it's own theme song!

    "What rolls down stairs alone or in pairs
    rolls over your neighbor's dog?
    What's great for a snack and fits on your back?
    It's Log, Log, Log!

    It's Log, Log, it's big, it's heavy, it's wood.
    It's Log, Log, it's better than bad, it's good!
    Everyone wants a log! You're gonna love it, Log!
    Come on and get your log! Everyone needs a Log!"

    Stick -- BAH! I would take LOG over Stick any day of the week!