How it will get charge? Is it useful for 5 years old?
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it Runs On Batteries. I Bough It For A 4 Year Old But I Know That 5 & 6 Year OldS LOve It As Well. Great present
1730948
It is battery operated. My 5 year old enjoys it very much. I catch her in her room playing when I least expect it.
333252
Even though it extends, it will depend on how tall they are. But I would not buy it for a 5 year old because it won't extend enough for them to keep using it in the next year.
1227243
It comes with a partial charge, but I would not count on that lasting long. It has a USB cable for charging.
2174650
Yes, it will last. I've used it 5 times for 45 minutes at a time and haven't had to charge it yet.
1713494
I got it for my grandson as part of his Christmas gift. My youngest daughter put it together and charged it as recommended and it worked. My grandson love it it is still working. I also got one for my steptson and he love it to but his use battery that don't need charging.
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I bought this for my son about 5 years ago I believe and he used it several time and still have it and it still works. It is pretty cool. But to answer the battery life, I do not believe it uses the batteries like you might think. It is easy on the batteries.
1945210
You know, I am so sorry, but I don't recall that much about the specifics in reference to your questions. It has been some time since purchasing this for my grandson. I can tell you that it still works and my grandson's parents think it was an awesome gift. My grandson was three when I purchased it and will be 5 in July.
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It depends on how much your child uses the pad. My grandson uses it for trips and restaurants, so they charge it before the trip. Charge lasts quite a while, you could charge at night. It does take time to charge, so if you want constant access, then get 2. We are happy with one.
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Hi DeniseO, To charge it, you can use your computer (takes a while) or a cellphone charger with micro usb (quicker).
1000870
You will have to charge it. Takes about an hour. Also, additional batteries cost about $10 and I recommend buying one as the play time is usually a bit short for the average child.
697879
definitely not, I would say 5 years at the max. It's not too powerful. the specs say:Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
529663
For a 12 yr old, I would recommend something with more zip. I got this for my son when he was 8, and it was a good first device, but he now finds it fairly limited (he is 11). For the same price, you could pick up an android phone with more power and battery life.
2075951
I think it would be a bit much for your 5 year old grandson, it has been quite a learning curve for me and challenging. it is also quite fragile. hope this helps.
1597820
I would not purchase it for any age, because it does not work at all. But if you must, I would say 2 to 5.
2126552
The only question I can answer is regarding the batteries. The battery is rechargeable. You do have to remove it to charge. A small lever holds it into place. The lever is angled in a way that it looks like it could easily break. No issues thus far though.
1080208
Well, there was a manual with instructions on how to charge/use it. Does that answer your question?
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I'm not sure as to the 5th Generation, but YES you do have to charge the battery pack. Then it can be used to charge your device when you're away from ac power.