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Summary: Disappointment from Jump Start
Review: We own several of the Jump Start games and bought this CD based on the excellence of the others in the series. Unfortunately, we have been mostly disappointed. The biggest problem is the strange navigation. I'm comfortable with computers (I've been a programmer for 15 years) and yet I find myself muttering under my breath while trying to get from one screen to another. Sometimes hovering with the mouse enacts animation (the butterfly); sometimes you have to click and hover (the menu). One gets the feeling it wasn't tested on anyone before release. Another disappointment is the lack of interactivity. Maybe it's the excitement of finally being able to navigate to another area that sets you up for a let down. There is little to do in each section but watch minimal animation. Granted, toddlers have a limited ability to interact with the computer but even my 2 year old gets tired of it quickly. If you want an expert opinion, my daughter chooses this game LEAST of all the CD's we own and it's the newest one. That should give an indication of how kid friendly it is. If you can find the previous version of Jump Start Toddler, you'll find a vastly better product at a lesser cost.
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Summary: Don't Walk Away.....
Review: Your little one might be cruising the Web with this software! If the feather (used as a pointer) winds up on the right side of the screen, there's an option to go to the Jumpstart website. The next thing you know, your sweet little baby is pushing keys, opening your browser, and going online. I think it's very strange that this software that's geared to toddlers tries to take them online. My daughter (3 1/2) likes the duck, but she really hasn't figured out how to get from one place to another on this. I find it difficult to navigate, myself. All in all, this isn't that great. And having to worry that the Jumpstart program will open up my Internet browser is pretty bizarre.
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