For handling my only slight difficulty was access micro USB port for battery charging and connecting to the computer. But I soon realized that simply use her fingernail to release the rubber cover.
Then I charge the battery via the computer, as shown in the manual. But it is also possible (as I found later) to use an independent charger.
After this bias I came to realize the many possibilities of the device:
-The Display of the time can be made either in analog (with needles) or digital, with, for each type, an impressive variety of choices, from childish displays up displays or conventional "design" , plus the addition of the date display with day of the week.
-An Alarm function (flex ring), an hourglass function, with adjustable time and a stopwatch function.
-Of Recording functions: camera, camera and dictaphone.
-3 Games (but I have not had the patience to test).
-Of Adjustment functions (date and time, volume, etc.).
Of course, the internal memory of this toy is very limited, performance by photo, video and voice recorder are not exceptional.
After these tests my comments are as follows:
-The Game portion is relatively small compared to the useful functions.
-A First glance the most educational aspect seems to be learning how to navigate a menu (I see every day, almost, that navigation is a barrier to the appropriate use of electronic devices). This navigation should not be simple for a child of 5 years (but often has surprises) and is probably too simple for a child 12 years. Soon I'll see what it is for a child of 9 years.
I note incidentally that this "toy" is usually the color pink for girls and that according to the website of Vtech, the same model available in blue (the color of the boys!). But there are children who, like my granddaughter no longer appreciate the conventions. I wonder why the Vtech company, which works with child specialists, does not offer culturally neutral color models.
2. 20 September 2014 I just spent 2 days with my little girl, if I understand, has especially appreciated the aspect utility watch, stopwatch, alarm clock and hourglass. As I suspected navigation menu did not cause him problems. Unlike traditional toys she did not quickly set aside. So here is a useful gift.
