This Full House Giveaway #18: Review of Didj Handheld Gaming System from LeapFrog.

[This giveaway has ended and we have OUR WINNER - Congratulations, Pamela Vest!]

In 1995, LeapFrog was founded after a dad discovered that the toy market offered nothing to help his 3-year-old learn phonics.  It's the year that LeapFrog introduced its first product (the Phonics Desk) and the company has consistently been coming up with cool interactive toys to help parents (like me) teach kids basic skills, ever since.

Including, mine.

That's why I was very excited to be given the chance to review the new Didj - LeapFrog's newest entry into the highly competitive hand held gaming system market - oh, and my kids thought that...you know...it was pretty cool, too!

The Didj is the first hand held system that connects to your computer to customize gaming and learning:

• Sync the games to skills you’re studying in school. Download your own spelling words or math problems.  Create a custom spelling list from the 10,000-word database and study for next week's test.
• Play for points, then trade them online to customize your games with characters, backgrounds, music sound effects – if you've got the points, you call the shots. You can even create and play as your own Didji character in the online Didjerator.
• You can choose skins and jellies that show your style – or swap them around to suit your mood.

Every time the Didj is connected to your computer, detailed play data is transferred to your child's Learning Path online, so you can see exactly which skill areas your child is most engaged with, know when your child has started playing with content above their grade level, and even get a view into the actual questions your child has answered during play.

Mini-Me (she's 7) is learning math facts in 2nd grade and she really liked the challenge of completing addition or times table, in order to advance to the next level.

But, The Boy (he's 9) had this to say:

"Even for us older kids, Didj is fun to play.  Though it may look babyish, you can have a great time on it and it is a good pick-up-and-go game.  I like going online, adding to the Didj and the games are helpful AND fun.  To get through each level, you have to do multiple math facts.  I didn't think I'd ever like doing the math."

So, there you have it!

Games include Sponge Bob Square Pants, Star Wars, Nancy Drew, Indiana Jones - to name a few of our family's favorites.  I was impressed by the overall quality of the graphics and the screen resolution (3.2" full-color 320x240 LCD) is truly one of the best I've seen in a hand held, ever.

Want one?

One of our very lucky readers will receive a Didj Custom Gaming System, to keep and make your own, courtesy of the very generous folks at LeapFrog!

(Retail Value:  $90.00)

FIND IT HERE:  LeapFrog.com

WIN IT HERE:  Just leave a comment on this post by 10:00 a.m. on October 2nd (Thursday) and you ARE automatically entered to WIN IT! One winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced on October 3rd (Friday) via email and post on PRIZEYWinners!

HEY, you (yes, YOU!) are you a blogger? Excellent! Blog about this contest, YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR LINK, to get THREE chances (for a total of 4) to win! Check out the instructions to see how.

Good luck and don't forget to check out our Giveaways Page for more awesome stuff we're just itching to, you know, giveaway!

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[Oh, and did you know that we host a Review Bloggers Carnival, too?!?]

Comments

[Kristie]

1.

Very neat! I know several little ones who would love this!

[Stacy]

2.

Love it! It would make the perfect Christmas present!

[Deb (3)]

3.

This would be perfect for my 7-year-old! We love our Leapsters and this seems to build on that. :)

[GraceFULL Days (3)]

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We love Leapfrog at our house - from Lily to Leapster. Count us in & thanks for hosting!

[Cindi]

5.

Leapfrog makes such marvelous learning products. This one is fabulous for children! I have two sons that could benefit from it. Please enter me in your wonderful drawing. Many thanks.....Cindi

[Ginny (3)]

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I love leapfrog, they make such great products! I blogged http://momcontests.blogspot.com/2008/09/full-house-reviews-contests.html

[Linda2000]

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I think my son might like this. Thanks

[Kam Aures]

8.

My boys would love this!! Thank you for the giveaway!

[michelle j.]

9.

I would love to win this for my little girl. She loves all things electronic.

[stacey moore]

10.

this would be an awesome christmas gift for my daughter!
thanks!
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[Marlena U.]

11.

What a great prize! Thank you for the chance. m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Rebecca C (3)]

12.

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[Huguette E.]

13.

Leapfrog is an excellent product, great christmas presents!

[Ann]

14.

We love Leapfrog and I know my kids would go bananas if I would actually win this for them! Thanks for the great giveaway!

[sarah]

15.

that looks like great fun! i know many kids who would love this.

[Millicent]

16.

Oh my sons would love this!! Thank you so much for the chance to win such a great gift!!

[Nadia]

17.

I'd love to get this for my son for Christmas! Thanks for the chance!

[Sky]

18.

Wow! This sounds great! I have an 8 year old who isn't too keen on the whole school stuff. I'm always looking for new educational ways to get him interested! This maybe the ticket...

[Pamela Vest]

19.

Please enter me. My daughter could really use this.

[Michelle T]

20.

This is great. My son would love playing with this. Thank you for the chance to win!

[Xenia]

21.

Wow, my daughter would love this! Thanks for the great giveaway!

[Sara G]

22.

This sounds like great fun and great for learning!

[Sonya Sparks]

23.

This would be great. Thanks so much for the chance.

[Jennifer]

24.

Wow great contest and something that will help kids learn. Being a homeschooling mom that would help alot. Tahnks for the chance to win.

[tuesday]

25.

My twins have been askign for a game system and this sounds like a great way to get them started on one!

[Marcy]

26.

So cool! Thanks for an awesome giveaway :)

[Kari A.]

27.

With the economy the way it is, Christmas may be a bit bleak...this would be a great gift for my nephew and I would be Cool Aunt Kari!

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[Lindley]

28.

My son is a huge Leappad fan and his birthday is coming up in Novemeber. Thanks for the wonderful educational prize!
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[Dana Blake]

29.

This is perfect!! My 6 yr old wants a hand held game for Christmas to replace the Leapster that 2 yr old brother took over, I'm so excited you introduced me to this product!

[Sand]

30.

would really love this- this looks great

[Michele]

31.

Looks really fun for kids, thanks for the review and giveaway!

[Jessica]

32.

This would be perfect for my niece. I would love love love to win this. Thanks

[Abby]

33.

You have some great prizes on this blog! Sign me up to win this great leap pad toy!

[Lisa C.]

34.

I'd love to win this, thank you..

[Stacie]

35.

I just looked at these the other day at Toys R us! Please enter me! Thanks!
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[cher]

36.

Very exciting!

[Terri]

37.

I just saw these at the store! They look really cool...thanks for the opportunity to win one!

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[Alice Hansen]

38.

Leap Frog is a great company - thanks for introducing this product to me. And for the chance!

[Tamara Bennington]

39.

I know a very special little boy who would love for me to win this, thank-you.

[dewey1973]

40.

Looks way cool. My son is using the ClickStart and I'm sure he will work his way up to something like this!

[Kellie]

41.

I would love to win this!! I think I would give it to my nephew - my daughter is a little young still. thanks for the chance!!

[Regina]

42.

This would be a great Christmas present for one of my older kids. We have been a little concerned about what we are getting the kids, as we have become a one income family. This would surely lift a burden from us!

[Angela K]

43.

What a great contest. Thanks!

[Sarah]

44.

I would love to win this for my kids! I think it sounds super, and I love that it is educational, too!

thanks for the chance to win!
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[Sarah C]

45.

OMY! Gotta have it!
Sarah C.

[Jenna]

46.

Great giveaway! Would make a fabulous christmas present for my son.
Thanks
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[Pat Connors]

47.

This would be an excellent surprise for my children. Thanks for the contest.

[Patti]

48.

I love "sneaky" games that are actually teaching them something while they play! My daughter would really benefit from this! Thanks!

[sarah b]

49.

I LOVE educational games! I remember playing some on the computer when I was a kid.

[Apple]

50.

Wow, I like this handheld gaming system. Kids can learn :)

[Patricia Hill]

51.

I would love to win this for my granddaughter.

[missdenise72]

52.

My son would love this. Thanks for the chance!

[CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)]

53.

Wow, this is an awesome game I haven't even heard of yet!
I love LeapFrog products!

[Cori Westphal]

54.

This looks pretty interesting. We have a Leapster but probably need to upgrade. This looks like a step in the right direction for the gaming world. Thanks for the great contest!

[Vickie Couturier]

55.

I have a 3 yr old grandson that this would be so perfect for,thanks for the chance

[Piseco]

56.

I have a 6 year old who would be thrilled! Thanks for the contest.

[Heather]

57.

My kids would love to play with the didj.

[tholtyn]

58.

Both my kids would love this! Me too! Great give away!

[Lindsay V]

59.

I love leapfrog products. I grew up on video games & I think these would be awesome for kids to learn/play.

[Donna C.]

60.

I would love to win this for my daughter. She's getting a bit older and would love to give her this and pass her Leapster off to her younger sister.

[Shama-Lama Mama]

61.

I have seen these in the stores and think my son would LOVE one!

He is a big Spongebob fan and also loves Star Wars so I don't think he would even notice the educational aspect of it! lol

[chris]

62.

awesome givewaway!! My kids would love this!

[Anita Yancey]

63.

I would love this for my little girl. Thanks for having this contest.

[Linda Parker]

64.

Would be terrific as a Christmas gift for my home-schooled grandson.
Thanks for this opportunity!

[Carrie Mahan]

65.

I think this would be a great thing for my youngest son!

[Katie]

66.

This looks like something that my son would really enjoy!

[Baba]

67.

Wow! I didn't know there was a game system for little ones too! This is so great. My grand-daughter would love this. She is always trying to get her big brothers game system. Would love to win this for her.

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[Baba]

68.

I subscribed

[Baba]

69.

I stumbled this giveaway!

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[Mike]

70.

I might finally get my DS back from my son if we win!

[JANICE]

71.

This is a wonderful giveaway. I would love my granddaughter to get her hands on this. Thanks for the chance!

[jessica]

72.

this would be great for car trips!

[Maquel]

73.

My six year old is constantly playing video games. I'd love to get him into one that is educational!

[ellen cunningham]

74.

Great prize. I would love to win this for my son. I think it's a great educational tool for kids.

[Shilo Beedy]

75.

I would love to have such cool educational system for my daughter. Plus she could have fun playing it to.

[TRACY HEYER]

76.

this is great! the kids would love this!

[Janet F (3)]

77.

I would love to win this for my grandson.

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[Betty N]

78.

LeapFrog really does have a good handle on making early learning materials that children really like! This one sounds like another winner!

[Stacy]

79.

I have never heard of this, it is really neat.

[Cathy Kent]

80.

Thank you for the chance to win this prize, means a lot to us.

[Dayna Tat]

81.

I like LeapFrog products and this gaming system is really nice for young kids.

[Ann Tat]

82.

My daughter loves this leapfrog gaming system. Thanks for the chance to win this prize.

[Christian Kay]

83.

What a great Christmas gift for my niece!! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Kris hickey]

84.

Thank you for offering this great giveaway. Also, I liked finding out how Leap Frog started - what a cool Dad.

[dee]

85.

thank you so much for the chance! I would LOVE to have something educational for my son to play with!

[Kathy Conley]

86.

What a great concept for a gaming system. I love that I can add my child's own spelling or math problems to this!

[Nicole Price]

87.

My son would love it if I won this for him. Please enter me too. Thanks for the giveaway!!

[Sharla Carbine (3)]

88.

My 7 year old loves video games and hates homework so this would be perfect! I really hope we win!

[sara]

89.

wow what a cool game! im sure it makes it easier for them this way

[Amy Parsons]

90.

This would be a great christmas present for my little ones.

[mannequin]

91.

Oh what a lovely giveaway (and Christmas gift too!)

Looks like "Mini Me" was having a good time learning!
Thanks so much for the giveaway.

[bridget]

92.

My daughter is just starting to learn to read so this would be helpful to her.