Fisher Price Fun-2-Learn Computer Cool School

We have tried a few 'early computer learning toys' and found them wanting. This is the first one I have seen that is properly interactive, bug free, and well built.

My kid is only 2, so he is officially too young. But frankly, he has mastered the paint part of it already; he is quickly learning the rest.

A few technical points:

1. Yes, its like a USB keyboard but it does not act as a keyboard if the software is not running. So, the kid is not going to be able to mess with your PC outside of the software--a good thing. The software auto-launches and closes with the on-keyboard "power button" so the kid can start it up without help. My kid is 2 yrs old and learned that fast.

2. The tablet is like a tablet, not a mouse. Its position on the screen is absolute rather than relative. It might take the adult (me) a bit to get used to. My kid finds it easy, but he doesn't have 20 years of habit to overcome :).

3. The docs are evasive about where the kids drawings are saved. Here is the answer for Windows XP users:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Fisher-Price\Computer
Cool School\US\User0\Base

The 'Application Data' directory is normally hidden. Substitute 'User0' with the relative position on the log in screen. The files are regular .png graphics files. Fair warning: don't change these files. The software won't expect that. This is simply a hint for making a copy of them to email to friend/grandparents :).

If there is any downside to this thing, it is that it contains a limited amount of content. The kid hasn't explored all of it yet, but I suspect I'll end up buying the software expansions.

Buy The Fisher Price Computer Cool School HERE

My kids absolutely love this. My 4 year old is learning her letters, numbers, and colors. She's learning how to actually write the letters. My older kids love the art section and music section also. I think it's a great way to help kids learn the basics without them really know it. They think they are just having fun. Much better for the environment than countless worksheets to practice on.

My 2 1/2 year old is already loving it... he figures out stuff so fast...i was really surprised. The grafic is super. just like a good computer game.And the sounds and special effects in just the basic software is great as well.
He loves to draw and play with the backrounds and stamps. So since he cant count yet or write letters he still find himself alot of stuff to stay busy and have fun. he loves it.

i can only hope fisher price will come up with more software ..maybe for the more little ones too..that cant count and write yet... so...

i would buy it over and over again.