Poingo Reading System Review & Giveaway
We're all about reading here at this house. You should see my children's book cases (yes, we have two full)! In fact, when it comes down to Christmas and Birthday presents they usually have book titles right on top of the list.
That's why I was MORE than excited to discover the new Poingo reading system. It is the next generation of interactive books. You simply use the pen shaped Poingo to touch pictures or text on a page to hear it come alive. It uses a mini scanner to "read" microscopic symbols throughout a Poingo- enable book. What better way to bring your children's favorite character alive with stories, songs, sounds, and games!?
The Starter set includes Poingo and two over sized hardcover books featuring character from the Disney Pixar films Cars and Finding Nemo. You can find an array of titles as well such as Cinderella, The Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, and Winnie the Pooh. The really cool thing about this product, as opposed to other leading brands, is that the interactive content for all six launch titles is already loaded into the memory on the pen. There is no need for downloading each title. This is an A+ in my book after seeing my daughter's impatient fit when we realized we had to download the books with the Tag System she got for her Birthday this year.
As new titles become available, you can use the free content manager on the Poingo website to download your stories. With 256 megabytes of internal memory capacity, 50 different books at one time can be stored, allowing children to build a large library of fun, interactive stories. I'm really excited because in 2009, more cool books will be released such as: Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Disney Princesses, and My Friends Tigger and Pooh.
The pen itself takes two AAA batteries which are included, and a USB cable for easy connection to a home computer, and features a headphone jack for those times you just need a little silence. All you Moms know EXACTLY what I'm talking about here!
There is one Momma Improvement I think I would make and that would be the ability to sound out each word. The pen does a wonderful job at reading the page so your child can follow along, but from what I could see, there is no way to start in the middle of the page or sound out a word for a slower individual learning experience.
Overall, this is definitely a pleaser for the Holidays, being a wonderful learning tool to help engage and foster the love of reading.
Buy It
Geared at ages 3 and up, the Poingo Starter Set retails for approximately $34.99 with individual books selling for $9.99 each, VERY affordable! You can make a purchase in the children's book department of places such as: Target, Toys 'R' Us, Walmart, Sam's clubs, Costco, and BJ's Wholesale Clubs, as well as www.discoverpoingo.com.
Win It!
Without fail, Momma Findings will bring one lucky winner to a euphoria of happiness by giving you a Poingo Starter set of your own! You think your children will be happy seeing this under the tree?!
All you have to do is leave a comment telling me who you'd give it to this Christmas. That's it!
Extra Entries
1.) As always, blog about this giveaway by linking back to this post and you'll receive 5 extra entries.
2.) To receive 3 extra throw me a little support by commenting at My Sippy Cup Runneth Over or Label Daddy Blog. If you add both blogs to your blog roll, you can snag 1 more extra for a total of 4. Make sure and come back here telling me what post you commented on.
3.) 2 extra entries if you digg, stumble, or tweet about this giveaway.
4.) And last, but certainly not least, earn 1 more if you give me a little help. I'm always looking for cool new products, companies, and boutiques. Give me a NAME of something you'd like to see me give away or review. This is important, be as specific as possible because I'm just one tiny person and sometimes I'm not in the "know" of what's popular, what's new, and what my readers like to see. If you know of a Mom Boutique you REALLY want to see reviewed here TELL me!
Contest starts today December 8-15th Midnight Central Time and open to US residents only. You don't have to be a blogger to enter, but please leave a valid email address for contact purposes.
I hope I can win this for my smallest grandson. Thanks!
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I'd love to have this for my boys!! They enjoy reading just as much as the next. So that's who I would give it too.
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I would gift it to my sons for Christmas.
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Thank you so much for this giveaway. I'd love to win this for my son. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
I would give this to my 3.5 yr old
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I would give it to my son, Keegan.
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My 2 1/2 yr old grandson is starting to recognize words. I've never seen this before but it sounds wonderful!
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I would love to win this for my 4 year old son. Thanks for the chance!
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This would be a perfect gift for my son, who is just about to turn three.
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would love this
It's driving my son crazy that he can't read (He's 6).
I would really love to give him this for Christmas! This is his first year in school and he is trying so hard. I am so proud of him and I would love to see his face light up and have fun with this!
Thank you for the chance!
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I would love to give this to my daughter who is just learning how to read!
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nice, like to have it.
I'd give it to my 2 boys, age 2 and 4. They love reading!
My youngest is getting the reading bug, I would put this under the tree for her, thanks so much for the chance!
I've got 3 boys...it'd be a toy they would all share!
I would definitely give this to my son! He'd love it!
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What a terrific prize, especially great at this time of year! Many thanks. cdziuba@aol.com
My little girls would love this.
My daughter is just learning how to read and loves Cars and Nemo. This would be great for her.
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I would give this to my 8yo. She would love this!
I'd love to win this for my almost 3 year old Izabel. We are working on the reading aspect and trying to give her a head start before school starts.
Thank you.
My son loves to read and is about to turn 3, so I would love to give it to him to improve his reading readiness.
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my daughter who is learning to read
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I already have this bought for my daughter...but would love another for my son(cause I know he is gonna steal it on her).
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This would be perfect for my nephew. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would give it to my neighbor for her daughter for Christmas!
Thanks!
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I would give this to my son, he is 5 and will start Kindergarten next year so this is perfect for kids his age.
I would LOVE this for my son! Thanks for the chance!
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I would give this to both my kids and hope they could share. They're at the perfect age for it 3 & 4.
To my 3 year old son!!
I was lucky enough to get one, BUT my sister is pretty much poor...by poor, i mean...poor. My niece doesnt get a whole lot and i would LOVE to give this to her. She would never in a million years get a gift this nice unless someone bought it for her.
Thankyoufor the chance!
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trisha
my son!
i would give it to my daughter who needs help with reading i think think would help alot
I would love to win this for my 3 year old daughter. I also have 4 grandchildren that could enjoy them when they visit. (Ages 4 & under) TY
I would give this to my granddaughter who is just starting to read...thanks for the great giveaway.
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I have commented at both of your other blogs. :) TY
I blogged this giveaway.
I'd love to see something from Bigidea.com - VeggieTales. :) My daughter and grandson love them. Also, any of the cool musicians that are on Noggin. (Laurie Berkner for one.) TY
I'd give this to my God-daughter who's turning five in April and will be starting school soon~
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i also added both label daddy and my sippy cup to my blog followers and feeds
I would love to give it to my oldest son, then he can pass it down to my younger son when they get older.
I would love to give this to Lil Man for Christmas. I'm sure when Lil Buddy arrives in March Lil Man would be sure to share it with him.
I would love to give it to my daughter!!
I would love to give it to my daughter!!
I would love to give it to my daughter!!
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I would love to give this to my nephew who has just started kindergarten!!
I would love to be able to win this for my daughters. Thank you
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I would give this to a friend's daughter. She really wants one.
I would give it to my son for Christmas.
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WOW! Would love to win for my little girl!
For my grand-daughter who is just starting to read.
This would be neat for my neohew Caleb! He would love it!
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I would love to give this to my granddaughter for Christmas.
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would give it to my little boy!
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would give this to my nephew.
this would be a gift for my preschool aged son
My daughter, Tabitha, would LOVE this! The name just sounds fun.
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This would go to my sons!
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This would be a Christmas present for my son.
My daughter would love to have this. She is three and absolutely loves books.
My daughter would love to have this. She is three and absolutely loves books.
I would give this gift to my 2 Nephews that my youngest sister is fostering this year...
I'd give this to my son, Ian!
I would give this to all 3 of my grandkids(it would stay at grandma'a house) from santa
I'd give this to my niece.
This would make an ideal Christmas present for my grandson.
Grandson, Daniel, age 2, is beginning to think he could learn how to read!
My little guy would love this- he is just beginning to read a bit on his own and he would love the satisfaction of "reading" a book by himself.
Thanks so much for the great giveaway!!
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This is great! I have four kids and am trying to decide who would love this more, my three year old son or five year old daughter. Hmmm, any chance they´ll share it? I would love to win this!
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I would give it to my sweet little nephew. Thank-you.
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We would give this to our daughter.
I would love to win this for my 4 year old.
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I would love to win this for my 4 year old.
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I would give this to my daughter if I won!
I would give this to my grandson, Dustin.
My 3 year old boy would love this!
I have your button.
My sippy cup is in my blog roll
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I would love to have this for my two boys. They are really into reading and this would be so fun for them.
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I would love to win this for my son. He wants to read so bad. Thanks!!!
I would give it to my daughter who enjoys playing with the demo in Target.
Something we have that we love is the Flo faucet attachment by Boon. I haven't seen them in stores like Target or WalMart and I found it through another blogger's review. I love it and rave about it to all my mom friends. It attaches to the faucet and just deflects the water out like a waterfall. It makes washing my 3 year olds hair a breeze because she just leans her head back into it. I got mine for $10 at Amazon.
This would be a gift for my grandson.
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I would love to win this for my son!
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I would love to see you review Wii Fit.
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My little girl Abigail would love this. It would be for her, for Christmas. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I would like to win and I think this a great way to get kids wanting to fall in love with the world of books
I'd love to give this to my son.
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This would go to my lovely niece who wants to learn to read so bad! She always brings me books and makes up the story by looking at the pictures. She would get a lot of use out of this. Thanks!
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My son :)
I would give this to my 4 year year old if I were to win. He wants the Tag system, but we just can't afford it!
I would give this to my two little boys! Thanks!
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This would be great for my son who is trying to sound out everything and is on the cusp of reading on his own. After him we could hand it down to my daughter who is 3.5. I think they would both love it.
I would give this to my granddaughter. She's 3. AztecFeller@aol.com
This would be perfect for my daughter!
I'd give it to my 8 year old granddaughter who is very creative
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I don't know if you've reviewed this product but she is a friend of my daughter-in-law. I llke the letters she has in her shop
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I WOULD GIVE THIS TO OUR YOUNG SON.
THANKS!
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youngest could really use this
I would give this to my daughters.
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I would love to have this for my girls.
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would love to get this for my 4 year old
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would love to get this for my 4 year old
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i would give this to my son.he would be so happy
To my daughters they would love it!
Carla
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To my cousins
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I would give the Poingo to my little nephew. He needs some reading help.
I would give this to my niece!
I would give it to my youngest!
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This would be excellent for Tristan, to spark his interest in reading.
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this would be for my son he is 4,and every time we see this while shopping he loves it!
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I would give this to my daughter. She is learning to read now, so it would come in very handy.
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I would love to see you giveaway the Playskool Cherry Blossom Market. I just bought it on sale at Amazon for $17.99. I was really excited because it normally costs around $50 or $60. It is like a play tent / market. It is really cute and I think a lot of parents with preschoolers would love it and benefit from having it, but the cost may turn a lot of people off.
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would love to win for my little nephew
I would give this to my son. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I would give this to my youngest grandson. He loves books. Thanks!
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My daughter, who is 5.
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I would give this to my nephew so he can get caught up to the rest of his peer group in reading!
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My kids both are behind in reading this might help.
I would like to win this for my niece Sally.She' just getting into books & this would help her develope more of an interest in read.
It would make it more fun!
I'd give it to my son
It'd go to my daughter, Devon.