vdoBug | DVD Remote for Kids
Monday, June 29, 2009 Posted by Felicia
We try to limit the amount of television that Graham watches at our house. Normally, I will play one of his DVDs in the morning and another when I am trying to prepare dinner. There are a few occasions when he will watch television, but for the most part he is watching one of his educational DVDs (usually preschool prep). Because of this, he has already learned how to operate the DVD player.For a child who has not yet mastered the DVD player there is a pretty cool little remote just for them! The vdoBug allows your child (ages 4-7) to maneuver through the 10 chapters on the DVD menu by coordinating symbols with the chapter. This allows the young viewer to replay their favorite scenes over and over again without having to touch the adult DVD equipment.
Studies suggest that repetition is a valuable tool in teaching your child anything. I work in a school and remember a conference that told us for the typical learner they must hear the same thing about 10 times! The vdoBug will allow your child to repeat a favorite scene or something they are trying to pick up. This could be helpful to a hands on learner.
This cute little remote is called "lady bug" by Graham and comes with inserts that are easily installed to match up with the DVD your child is viewing. I will say that at first I had trouble figuring out how to set up the vdoBug, but I watched the simple tutorial video on "how to program your vdoBug" and had it working in about 2 minutes.
The vdoBug retails for $39.95 and comes with a DVD. You can purchase additional DVDs from the website from $9.95 to $14.95. I think this would be a good idea if you are particular about your children touching expensive video equipment.
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June 29, 2009 1:07 AM
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June 29, 2009 2:02 AM
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June 29, 2009 9:07 AM
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June 29, 2009 11:28 AM
I learned that it includes a printed die-cut photo menu guide that easily slips right into the battery powered kid-friendly remote uniquely identifying each chapter.
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June 29, 2009 11:29 AM
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June 29, 2009 11:46 AM
I learned this: "The vdoBug also supports brands and extends the lifespan of entertainment content… between “start” and “finish” vdoBug offers the option to place ten strategic bookmark chapters within a DVD title. With its industry compliant authoring software any DVD can be made compatible with the vdoBug controller. The ten spots on the Bug’s back are the chapter selection buttons and a custom insert is provided with each authored DVD to easily identify each selection. In just about a minute the vdoBug will sync to any DVD player through its remote control device. Then the fun begins. The vdoBug is a long overdue innovation."
June 29, 2009 11:47 AM
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June 29, 2009 11:49 AM
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June 29, 2009 3:57 PM
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June 29, 2009 3:57 PM
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June 29, 2009 4:52 PM
the device is powered by AA batteries and operates wirelessly mverno@roadrunner.com
June 29, 2009 5:19 PM
I learned that its the First independently programmable wireless DVD controller for kids and it frees up the parent!
June 29, 2009 5:20 PM
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June 29, 2009 6:30 PM
It has no switching costs for users!
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June 29, 2009 6:30 PM
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June 29, 2009 7:40 PM
The process that lets the viewer start and stop playback at preset points within a DVD is called "authoring.
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June 29, 2009 7:41 PM
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June 29, 2009 9:01 PM
I larned that With each title, vdoBug includes a printed die-cut photo menu guide that easily slips right into the battery powered kid-friendly remote uniquely identifying each chapter.
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June 29, 2009 9:02 PM
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June 30, 2009 3:14 AM
not only will I not have to worry about my kids and what they are watching nobody has mentioned that its so cute they are bound to not loose it!
June 30, 2009 12:13 PM
It's powered by AA batteries.
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June 30, 2009 3:40 PM
This remote is programmed from the dvd remote rather than the actual dvd player, which makes it compatible with virtually any DVD player.
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June 30, 2009 3:41 PM
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June 30, 2009 3:45 PM
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June 30, 2009 3:59 PM
The remote is battery operated!
Thanks for the giveaway
June 30, 2009 4:10 PM
This is powered by AA batteries and operates wirelessly
June 30, 2009 11:11 PM
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June 30, 2009 11:18 PM
First independently programmable wireless DVD controller for kids!
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June 30, 2009 11:38 PM
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July 1, 2009 12:27 PM
Their headquarters is in Mesa, AZ!! Thanks for the chance.
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July 2, 2009 10:38 AM
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July 2, 2009 1:57 PM
I learned the device operates wirelessly on AA batteries
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July 3, 2009 4:50 AM
I learned that the vdoBug will only work with compatible DVD’s. Each DVD comes with a swappable chapter template. If you misplace a template just go online and we will send an inexpensive replacement.
Very nice!
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July 3, 2009 4:50 AM
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July 3, 2009 4:33 PM
I learned ... between “start” and “finish” vdoBug offers the option to place ten strategic bookmark chapters within a DVD title. With its industry compliant authoring software any DVD can be made compatible with the vdoBug controller.
July 3, 2009 7:05 PM
The vdoBug helps learning through repetition.
July 4, 2009 3:52 AM
I learned that it is simple, easy and fast to sync to all popular brands of DVD players
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July 4, 2009 3:52 AM
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July 4, 2009 12:56 PM
Comes with a pre-printed die cut card that you can insert into the remote to make it kid friendly.
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Site has section for vdoBug Testimonials and Reviews
July 5, 2009 3:41 PM
oh this is cool! I learned that it operates on AA batteries and operates wirelessly!
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i learned that Repetition is a dynamic education technique – the vdoBug accelerates retention and makes learning a truly entertaining process.
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July 6, 2009 10:56 PM
I learned that its powered by AA batteries! Thanks for the chance!
July 7, 2009 7:57 AM
I like how it includes a printed die-cut photo menu guide that easily slips right into the battery powered kid-friendly remote uniquely identifying each chapter.
July 7, 2009 12:03 PM
I learned it takes AA batteries which is great cuz we always buys AA in bulk!
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July 7, 2009 12:04 PM
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July 8, 2009 10:00 AM
I learned that its the First independently programmable wireless DVD controller for kids and it frees up the parent!
July 9, 2009 11:55 AM
It runs on batteries and is wireless...that's awesome! Thanks for the giveaway.
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July 9, 2009 6:04 PM
Bringing Up Geeks book. My husband and I are self-proclaimed nerds. However, we worried that this may no be genetically passed on to our son. Thus, we are looking for ways to make sure our son continues our geeky traditions...leahmcox@hotmail.com
July 11, 2009 8:24 PM
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July 12, 2009 9:28 AM
I learned that the device is powered by AA batteries.
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July 12, 2009 12:32 PM
The vdoBug DVD Navigator allows a young viewer to control their individual entertainment experience, replaying favorite sections as often as they wish by themselves… without touching the adult DVD electronic playback equipment.
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July 13, 2009 9:00 AM
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July 13, 2009 1:41 PM
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July 13, 2009 1:42 PM
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July 13, 2009 2:38 PM
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I learned that the device is powered by AA batteries and operates wirelessly
July 13, 2009 7:23 PM
I learned that it comes with a pre-printed die cut card that you can insert into the remote to make it kid friendly.
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July 13, 2009 7:25 PM
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July 13, 2009 7:45 PM
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July 14, 2009 12:20 AM
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