iPad App Review - Trains

~ Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 11:05 AM ~

When I saw the press release of this app from Oceanhouse Media, I immediately requested for a promo code to review it as I have previously reviewed the 'Planes', 'Boats' and 'Trucks' version with Ben recently and we loved it! To be honest, the first time I reviewed these Byron Barton app, I was already looking forward to seeing the 'Trains' version! Anyway, my review as below...

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* Title: Trains
* Price: $0.99
* Category: Books
* Released: 14 November 2012
* Version: 1.09
* Size: 22.1 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.3 or later

Description from the product page:

"Play with freight trains, electric trains and many other types of trains in this animated picture book about transportation. Move trucks, workers, tools, and other objects around the page and tap pictures to learn their names. Realistic sound effects and brightly colored illustrations will delight young readers and keep them coming back for more!""

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* It is engaging and interactive and I love that we can also touch the objects in each page on the screen and the words pop out to tell you what it is!

* I like that we can move the objects on each page! It gives you a sense of control and being imaginative to move the objects around!

* There are some pages with beautiful illustrations that caught my boy's attention, such as the one below where the train moves through the night and the light shining brightly in front of the train reminded him of his torchlight (which he loves playing with at the moment)

* I used the opportunity to teach my 3.5 years old boy using the page below on the importance of taking and waiting for our turns. That everybody must be patient and give way to others.

* In summary, another great app that is fun and entertaining especially if your kids are into trains!

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You can purchase the "Trains" app from the iTunes App Store.

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I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the promo code to redeem the application for free from iTunes Store in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"

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iPad App Review - Just Go to Bed

~ Posted on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8:12 PM ~

I mentioned before that we are big fans of "Little Critter" apps and the last app we reviewed are the "Little Critter Collection #1" and "Just a Mess". So the moment I saw the words "Little Critter" in the latest Oceanhouse Media's press release in my email inbox, of course I immediately request for the promo code to review this app. Anyway, my review as below...

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* Title: Just Go to Bed
* Price: $0.99
* Category: Books
* Released: 01 November 2012
* Version: 1.09
* Size: 13.7 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.1 or later.

Description from the product page:

"Playful and energetic Little Critter resists his father's efforts to get him ready for bed. Little Critter plays a space cadet when his father wants him in the bathtub, and a race car driver when it's time to put on pajamas. Will Little Critter's parents ever get him to bed?"

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* It is engaging and interactive and I love that we can also touch the objects in each page on the screen and the words pop out to tell you what it is!

* I like the storyline of how many things Little Critter did before he finally got scolded by his daddy to go to bed! It is the funny and yet mischievous actions by a cute little critter that makes this story app entertaining!

* I think what got my boy's attention in this app is some of the pretend plays that Little Critter did which is similar to my boy... for example pretending to be soldier and shooting bad robots.

* I used the opportunity in this book to teach my 3.5 years old son that if it is time for bed, then there should be no excuses to delay it and to always listen to parents' instructions and orders.

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You can purchase the "Just Go to Bed" app from the iTunes App Store.

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I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the promo code to redeem the application for free from iTunes Store in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"

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Product Review - Pink Pig Dynamo Torchlight

~ Posted on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM ~

I came across this tweet pitch looking for bloggers to review products and as usual, I replied the tweeter asking whether they are OK with international bloggers, and my oh my, they are happy to provide me some products of my choice from their website for my review! This is the first of 2 products I get to review from the sponsor. So here goes my review for the "Pink Pig Dynamo Torchlight":

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Description from the product page:
"Thanks to Trevor Baylis' work on portable dynamo powered devices however, a whole new world full of exciting battery-less devices have been created. And as dynamo-powered electricals have become more common (and popular) designers have been allowed a little more freedom when it comes to the actual appearance of the unit. Which is how we come to the Dynamo Wind Up Pig Torch. Shipping in both pink and black colours, this nifty wind up torch is shaped like a pig or penguin whose nostrils have been replaced to bright, white LED bulbs. The back of the pig's head even features a pair of cutesy little ears.

Mounted in the side of the torch is a spring mounted lever. Just flick the locking switch and out pops the level. All you have to do is to squeeze the lever and immediately you'll be generating your own electricity. The Dynamo Wind Up Pig Torch has a low capacity battery which stores this handmade power and keeps the bulbs lit. As the LEDs start to dim, you only need to squeeze the lever a few more times. In fact, you can keep generating your own electricity for as long as you need.

The Dynamo Wind Up Pig Torch is completely battery free, so if you are eco-conscious, you can buy this safe in the knowledge that you won't be sending nasty, poisonous power cells to landfill. For the cost-conscious, the fact you don't have to buy any more batteries means that this torch is a great investment."

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This torchlight came in a simple packaging, just cut off one of the sides and easily take out the torchlight! I requested for the pink pig version instead of the black penguin simply because I find the piggy version cuter hahaha...

There are 2 buttons with dotted surface for grip at one of the sides, one button is to turn on or off the torchlight while the other button is to lock and unlock the lever which is located on the other side of the pig torchlight. There is a silver strap at the back (tail) of the pig, acting as a wristlet so that you can easily hold or carry the torchlight around. There are 4 tiny legs at the bottom of the pig torchlight.

At the front view, you can see 2 light bulbs replacing the pig's nostrils and if you unlock the lever, you can just easily grasp and ungrasp the lever a couple of times and immediately can see bright light shining from the torchlight.

The torchlight is very easy to hold, even for tiny hands like my curious kiddos. Now the reason I got this torchlight for review is because my 3.5 years old loves to play with torchlight and lots of times he will forget to turn off the torchlight and I think it is a cool thing for him to have this torchlight since it does not require any batteries at all and all he has to do to keep the torchlight shining is to just squeeze the lever a few times and this piggy torchlight has a low capacity battery which stores the handmade power to keep the torchlight lit.

This has got to be one of the best toy I got for my kid so far hahahaha! Eco friendly, cute and useful as well!

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You can find this and more Christmas presents ideas for 2012 at http://www.paramountzone.com/christmas-present-ideas.php

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I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the product in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine.

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