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(More customer reviews)I read the reviews on this site (and several others) before I cautiously purchased this item for my 9 yr old daughter's birthday. I even saved my reciept, anticipating a quick return to the store. I must say I am VERY impressed with this toy. The software was easy to install. I had over 50 songs in the device (without buying a memory card) and my daughter was playing on the Barbie Girls website in less than an hour. The mp3 player uses Windows Media Player and the installation CD basically walked you through music transfer. It is not compatable with iTunes, but any mp3 files transferred with no problems. The controls on the device are similar to an iPod shuffle - but, I like the elongated, "remote control" looking shape better for her age - it will be easier to find the first time it is lost in the couch! My daughter loves the Barbie Girls website - it is similar to Webkinz with games, clothing, room design, etc. There is a chat feature on this site and parents are able to control the amount of privacy. She has still not been through the entire website - there is a lot for a girl to do. Where else can you get a computer game, an mp3 player, and a dress up "doll" for around fifty dollars? I thought the price was very fair.
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Barbie Girls MP3 Player - GoldLooking for the perfect Barbie Girl? Be sure and check out our full selection of Barbie Girls and accessories at Amazon.com.
The world seems a lot smaller these days thanks to connective technology such as MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, the Internet, and more. So what better way for girls to go global than with this Barbie Girl device? Barbie has been at the forefront of trendsetting for nearly 50 years and now she’s offering today’s young girls a way to share their passion for fashion, music, and chat with their bffs.
At barbiegirls.com girls can create their own, personalized online space-everything from designing a "room" to creating a character-where they can then play games, chat with gal pals, watch videos, and even shop with earned virtual money. Word filters, moderation tools, and other safety features ensure that the virtual world stays friendly and fun to all visitors, but the added security and benefits of this Barbie Girl device are ingenious.
The Barbie Girl device is basically an MP3 player with attitude. First, it offers a range of customizable fashions and accessories, delivering the next generation of fashion doll play. Second, it is a music device with 512 MB of on-board memory (able to hold about 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs). Third, the Barbie Girl device acts as a "key" for girls who have a room on barbiegirls.com. Girls who have this device and who have physically connected them into one another’s computer docking stations can become "best friends" and chat in "secret." It adds a more personal touch to the site experience and an extra layer of safety for parents. The device comes with a secret code, as well, that once entered on the site can allow its user to unlock additional pets, games, hangouts, fashions, and more. To get additional secret codes, girls will have to buy more Barbie accessories, hunt them down on the Internet, or possibly ask their new online friends.
Barbie Girl Gold comes with two hairstyles, two faces, two tops, a skirt, a pair of pants, boots, and wedges that can be interchanged to match the owner’s current mood and style. The tech gadget also includes adjustable earbuds, a belt clip, and a durable storage case so it’s easy to take everywhere. Extra packs of fashions, pets, and accessories are sold separately and offer the ability for girls to make their Barbie Girl as unique as themselves.
The online world of Barbie Girls offers plenty of time killing fun and lets girls earn more B bucks to spend on virtual accessories. There are three games that can be played over and over, each one taking about 5 minutes to complete and rewarding players with 10 B bucks. Dazzling Nails lets you paint and decorate a set of nails (you can even select rings to go on the hand’s fingers), and then allows you to print out the design so you can wear the nails, too. Mix a Music Video lets you choose one of five songs then add in an animated background, icon, and character to create a unique music video. Give Ken a New Look lets you makeover Barbie’s boyfriend so she’ll notice him again. There are plenty of outfits, cars, careers, and more to choose from for his new style.
Also online is a small town filled with things for your Barbie Girl to do. There are boutiques, a pet store, and a furniture store to shop in. There’s a salon for beauty tips and a café for a quick jolt of caffeine. There’s even a movie theater where you can see trailers for upcoming movies -- and earn 20 B bucks for every one you watch. Or you can just stroll around the park and see what other Barbie Girls are up to. Whether it’s an introduction to online communities or old hat to your 9-year-old, the Barbie Girls world is a friendly, fun, and safe place for girls to spend time.
Tech Specs
512 MB on-board memory (up to 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs)
Expandable miniSD slot that holds a memory card up to 2 GB (sold separately)
The device can play any non-DRM-encrypted MP3 or WMA files
Comes with Windows Media Player 11
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery that charges via a USB port
Recommended system requirements
Broadband Internet connection
Windows XP or Windows Vista
DirectX 9.0 or above
Pentium III 800 MHz or above processor (or equivalent)
512 MB RAM
200 MB free hard drive space
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with SP1 and Macromedia Flash Plug In
CD-ROM drive
USB 2.0 Port
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