Is this good for a 21/2 year old who is very smart?
372980
Yes, this was purchased for an equally brilliant girl and she loves it. It is very sturdy and so far nothing has broken. Good luck.
372981
Yes it is. I bought it for my 2 yo grandson last Christmas. He loved it then and still plays with it today.
372982
probably - some of the smaller parts would be hard for him to maneuver but working with an adult would be fun then he would grow in to being able to turn the smaller dials as his fine motor progresses
1144237
Considering that todays children are exposed to tons of technology almost from the day they are born, I feel that this device is best suited for the very young...probably no older than 3yo or 4yo. My 6yo and 4yo already have their own laptop computers and do pretty well navigating in a Windows environment. With laptops running at just a couple hundred bucks these days, getting your children to hop onto the computer bandwagon is easier, and cheaper, than ever. We got this product for my son when he was a 4yo but he graduated to a real laptop computer only 6 months later. I can't say for sure, but it is entirely possible that the VTech was a good stepping stone to lead into a real PC. It is far more robust than a real PC and can take a beating. It will get your children used to a keyboard and mouse configuration so it will be more natural for them to progress to a real PC.
1209082
Hi, I purchased this for teenagers, but I think it would be. Sorry couldn't help more.
1722435
I think it is. It has the keyboard like an adult keyboard. There is alot of different ways to use it too. More for play for a 7 year old. For actual school learning - I would get an adult one.
2084614
I'm 32 and have fun with it. Use it for stress relief at work. We have a few catapults, tribuchets, ballistas, and crossbows that we ambush each other with. Might not be interesting enough for a teenager though, unless they like that sort of thing.
1220339
our smart 6 year old enjoyed this a lot. May be too simple for smart 8 year old.
50298
Yeah it would probalby be good for a child, but its very weak. Its not good for the projects I do, which or not very major. I guess is would depend on what he is doing with it?
30644
My son was 2 1/2 when we got the system, and he did amazingly! The day after he got it, he had already learned to write several letters by himself. We had never practiced letters before!But it also depends on the game. Many of the games are geared towards older children.
1084838
This device is good for a child or a senior. Its not powerful enough for very modern use. To answer your question. I don't know
512986
I think so. I am 66 and kinda tech savvy but not really. I used it and liked it for phone, text and voice mail. It is inexpensive and mine was very reliable. I had different models for about 6 years.
534978
Yes. I think it would be very good. I bought it for my 50 year old husband. It has everything for a beginner.
151904
Of course it it a great learning tool. I am 65 years old and my grand daughter and I play school but is also fun for my grand daughter to practice letters and numbers now that she is in kindergarten.
2122612
My son, who is 18, uses it. He says that it is good, but you know...at 18 everything is good. I would wait for more answers.
459740
Yes!!! Probably better for 8 year old. My nephew is only 5, but he does very well with it.
1841285
no, its very limited insofar as smart abilities. only good for basic use. keyboard for texting is extremely small and difficult to use.
922906
I would say yes. It can get very involved with the cards, but it can be simplified if it needs to be for whatever age its aimed at.
101138
I think that it is great for pretty much any age! My 2 year old son loves playing with these sets. He can't use it independently but he loves to build projects with me and is able to identify many of the parts. Kids can understand a lot if given the chance and it is never too early to start! If you are buying for a younger child I would recommend Snap Circuits Light. It is more interactive than the Alternative Energy set.