Fisher-Price Sesame Street Elmo’S Alphabet Bus

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Elmo’s Alphabet brings together our daughter’s favorite Sesame Street characters, one of her favorite shapes (a school bus), and the alphabet… but for some reason it does not rank highly on her favorite toy list. As you can see in the video the bus features Elmo in the driver’s seat with Cookie Monster and Ernie in the back. Big Bird call out each of the letters as the are pressed.

A few other notes –

– Once the music button is pushed Elmo sings the alphabet
– There are several alphabet games that can be played, but our daughter is still a bit too young to play.
– The wheels on the bus spin, and the bus does roll but it the toy is pretty top-heavy so it falls over very easily.
– Lots of color and a few (red) lights
– Takes 3AA batteries

Final Verdict – Again, I am bit puzzled why our daughter doesn’t play with it more – but since it doesn’t have a volume control I am not too disappointed that this one stays buried amongst her toys.

3 1/2 to 4 Stars

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If you like Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol you will want to check out this Playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OGPJu4ljZxLNfdoR6ODDu2n

Everyone likes to play with Play Doh – see all of TheEngineeringFamily collection of Play Doh videos http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OH9jNiMLh7rjiCDCVIImHa_

Of course we have lots of videos featuring Disney Frozen and Queen Elsa http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OFf4j5478bn41R8iywz8OMB

Check out the Adventures of The Assistant and Wiggles! It is our animated series featuring the Assistant, her Dog Wiggles, and science experiements! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OHbJtfVcfgDIoyZw75FHF-E #Familyfun #Familyfunforeveryone #Theengineeringfamily

JBL Balboa SUB 10 – 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer

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There are many options in the world of Subwoofers and as a result there are dozens of price points. The question is – what do you need?

Are you using this speaker to –

– As a boomer for dancing

– As a source for bass during movies – as part of your home entertainment center

– General music listening

– All of the above

The problem is that very few subs excel at all of the above or at least at a moderate price – that same is somewhat true for the JBL Balboa Sub10. While it does supply most of your needs it is unlikely to be a jaw dropper if you are using it for a dance party. Having said that…. how often do you host dance parties? However, as a general use speaker and as sub for your entertainment center and general music listening you should be very happy with the Sub10.

What it has

– Nice sound with a frequency response down to 30Hz (published), but with *real* performance to probably the high 30’s. To me this is a nice bass response for a 10″ sub
– 100 watts of power – more than enough to power the 10″ woofer
– The speaker is front-ported but down fired –
– Built in crossover
– You will need a splitter in order to get a true stereo effect (unless your receiver has dual subwoofer outputs)
– phase control 0 and 180
– Volume – just in case you find the bass a little too overpowering (like my wife)
– Some complain that it is too large… but in order to get accurate sound reproduction subwoofers require a certain size so they can push the volume of air needed to reproduce the frequency.

Final Verdict – if you are looking to open a dance club this may not be the speaker for you… and in truth you would be looking for something larger than a 10″ sub anyway. However, for general use, and use in a home entertainment center the JBL Balboa Sub10 is a great and relatively inexpensive option.

5 Stars

Please Note I received this product for reviewing purposes

Please Note (part 2) – All audio and music is used strictly for demonstration purposes only and are intended to educate the viewer on the speaker’s capability.

There are tons of options for Speakers – see some of my other speaker below!

BlueTooth and wireless Speaker

Turtle Shell Wireless Boom Box by Outdoor Technology http://youtu.be/sZAhUZAE3xI

Braven 625S Bluetooth Speaker and Power Source – model BZ625BGB

Accessorise Portable Bluetooth Wireless Mini Speaker System http://youtu.be/o–fEiOttE8

Panasonic SC-MC07 Compact Wireless Music Streaming http://youtu.be/NAghBDpj2N0

Ecogear EcoXBT by Grace Digital (My favorite Bluetooth speaker – to date) http://youtu.be/59xaOBob_P8

A Comparison of Bluetooth Speakers http://youtu.be/7X2esC1ibzg

Philips Shoqbox Bluetooth Portable Speaker System SB7200 – rugged travel speaker http://youtu.be/qJJ1bC73Yog

Philips Shoqbox Bluetooth Portable Speaker System SB7300 http://youtu.be/5nI6KTv0Z-o

Kinivo BTX095 Small Bluetooth Speaker for iPod, iPad, and iPhone http://youtu.be/BGKfPXSx4wY

Best Small Travel Speakers fo iPod, iPhone, iPads and MP3 devices http://youtu.be/ckMlsqKLwwc

Kinivo BTX110 Wireless Bluetooth Mini Portable Speaker review http://youtu.be/AfDw6bIXhBg

Monster iClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (A Great, Great Option!) http://youtu.be/q7unI101I_Q

Bose Wireless Computer Speaker with Bluetooth http://youtu.be/kWM5DZ8zb7E

Or Look at some of the Wired Speaker Reviews

Accessorise Your Life Wired Mini-Speaker http://youtu.be/-Cm0BSy5Nlk

Kinivo ZX220 Portable Twin Speakers with Rechargeable Battery http://youtu.be/j8CRiDU42fQ

MonsterBass Mini Speaker for iPhone – iPad – iPod http://youtu.be/CNuo52B1scM

Kinivo ZX100 Speaker for iPods, iPhones, iPads and other devices http://youtu.be/tu7xrdBsTQc

WOWee One Power Bass Portable Speaker for iPad, iPhone, MP3 Players, and Laptops ://youtu.be/kWM5DZ8zb7E

Below iPod and iPhone Docks that I have reviewed

Fluance High Performance 2.1 Wood Tower Speaker Dock FiTSD600 (truly a great sounding dock) http://youtu.be/I-ChBn2Zo38

Philips Fidelio Docking Speaker DS8530 iPod, iPhone, iPad dock http://youtu.be/UZnbqKI2rlk

Altec Lansing iMT810 Digital Boombox http://youtu.be/YDcDKiuiHr0

JBL On Stage IIIP Portable Speaker Dock for iPod and iPhone http://youtu.be/4IKlbYaG-gY

Logitech S715i Rechargeable Speaker for iPod and iPhone http://youtu.be/i5kSYvU_2oA

Fluance FiSDK500 Two-way High Performance Wood Speaker Dock http://youtu.be/pN6SKHzgQ7Y

Subwoofers

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS CHT-12BV Classic Home Theater Series Powered Subwooferhttp://youtu.be/u40bvL5ymFk

JBL Balboa SUB 10 – 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer http://youtu.be/Zxmy8jYkUEA

Make Your Own Speaker!

Making a Transducer Speaker, adding sound and vibration to your home entertainment center http://youtu.be/QQpw9sKZzMc #Familyfun #Familyfunforeveryone #Theengineeringfamily

Jabra CLIPPER Bluetooth Stereo Headset

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Yes, the earbuds are terrible, and I mean truly terrible.

However, there is a solution.

Use the Jabra bluetooth unit, but plug in your own earbuds!

There now that is out of the way we can talk about a few of the features of the Jabra Clipper. I really like the idea of the product, since it gives you a means to use a bluetooth unit to switch between music and phone calls. This is perfect for people traveling (trains, subway, and in the airport) and for those who are very active (running, biking, the gym…).

Pros-

– The bluetooth unit works flawlessly (or as far as I can tell). It synced with both my iPod Touch and my iPhone 4.
– The earbuds plug into the bluetooth unit – this means you can use any earbuds or headphones of our choosing. It also means that you can plug other things (like portable speakers) into the headphone jack.
– Completely rechargeable, and it seems to have good battery life.
– The music quality (when using other earbuds) is quite good.
– Pretty decent value – The bluetooth unit alone is worth the selling price

Cons –
– Everything about the earbuds – They are shockingly bad. Why is one earbud cord about 12″ shorter than the other?
– The cord for charging the unit is only about 6″ – Again why?
– It is really difficult to *Clip* the CLIPPER to anything. The jaws are difficult to separate and clip.

Final verdict – Despite the horrible sound from the earbuds, I really like the Jabra clipper. I admit that if I was forced to use the earbuds that were included I would be very disappointed…. but I am not, so I am quite happy!

Please Note – I received this product for reviewing purposes

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Vtech – Rhyme and Discover Book

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The Vtech Infant Learning Rhyme and Discover Book brings together two of our daughter’s favorites – books and music. While the book is only 6 pages it does provide a variety of songs and sounds. There are things to grab and pull and colors that light up! Our daughter loves playing with the book, and unlike a traditional book it does not get soggy when she tries to eat the pages!

Features-

– It focuses primarily on three animals – Dogs, Cats, and Sheep
– Plays a variety of songs – such as BINGO, Mary had a Little Lamb, Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star, Little Bo Peep, and Three Little Kittens.
– Two volume settings
– Lights in Red, Yellow, and Blue
– Each animal makes the appropriate sound
– As others have mentioned it easy to clean – sticky fingerprints are easily cleaned
– Durable – it can be dropped without too much fear of damage
– Someone mentioned that the red light contains lead… but I am not so sure it poses a risk. Outside of that there is not much chance of child getting hurt from this toy.

Final Verdict – Our daughter loves the Vtech Rhyme & Discover Book – It provides catchy tunes, flashing lights, and stories – what more could you want?

5 Stars

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If you like Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol you will want to check out this Playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OGPJu4ljZxLNfdoR6ODDu2n

Everyone likes to play with Play Doh – see all of TheEngineeringFamily collection of Play Doh videos http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OH9jNiMLh7rjiCDCVIImHa_

Of course we have lots of videos featuring Disney Frozen and Queen Elsa http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OFf4j5478bn41R8iywz8OMB

Check out the Adventures of The Assistant and Wiggles! It is our animated series featuring the Assistant, her Dog Wiggles, and science experiements! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OHbJtfVcfgDIoyZw75FHF-E #Familyfun #Familyfunforeveryone #Theengineeringfamily

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Peek-a-Boo Cuckoo

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In some cases the more a child enjoys a toy, song, book, or whatever, the more annoying the parents will find it. So far the “Fisher-Price Peek-A-Boo Cuckoo” has found its way into our daughter’s heavy play-time rotation, but had not caused too many headaches for the grown-ups.

One of the things that she likes is that she can push the button at the top of the clock and an illuminated bird pops out. Our daughter is 10 months-old and she learned how to push the button almost immediately. Each time it brings a smile to her face.

The bird is one feature – but there are many more

– By pressing the middle of the clock-hands (which do rotate) you are able to play songs.
– The dial at the top can be rotated to the “Sun” postion to play daytime songs or to the “Moon” to play nighttime sings.
– A little side is key makes a clicking sound which represents winding the clock.
– Rings are attached to the side… I am not sure why they are there, but my daughter plays with them.
– The clock is not too loud and it offers a nice variety of sounds and music. This is what helps to keep the annoyance factor to a minimum.

Final verdict – A nice inexpensive toy that children from ages 6-24months will enjoy.

TheEngineeringFamily has loads of family friendly content

In this Playlist The Assistant goes on adventure with Scooby Doo, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Disney Frozen, and Doc McStuffins

Everyone loves to see TheEngineeringFamily and The Assisitant open up Surprise Eggs – check out this play list and catch up on any that you may have missed http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OEEM3rUVjLGa0pUaXQvW3Wd

If you like Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol you will want to check out this Playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OGPJu4ljZxLNfdoR6ODDu2n

Everyone likes to play with Play Doh – see all of TheEngineeringFamily collection of Play Doh videos http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OH9jNiMLh7rjiCDCVIImHa_

Of course we have lots of videos featuring Disney Frozen and Queen Elsa http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OFf4j5478bn41R8iywz8OMB

Check out the Adventures of The Assistant and Wiggles! It is our animated series featuring the Assistant, her Dog Wiggles, and science experiements! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLQ9unpi4OHbJtfVcfgDIoyZw75FHF-E #Familyfun #Familyfunforeveryone #Theengineeringfamily

Sesame Street: OK Go – Three Primary Colors

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Mix it up with OK Go! Then, come color with the new “OK Go Color” game at Sesame Street: http://www.sesamestreet.org/game_player/-/pgpv/gameplayer/0/a9782266-50cb-415f-a1cc-5120a4ac2a82/ok_go_color

For more fun games and videos for your preschooler in a safe, child-friendly environment, visit us at http://www.sesamestreet.org

Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world.