Help - interactive learning game &amp; portable dvd: Can I simply attach a mouse and he can use his inter-active learning game?
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The portable DVD player you're looking at here is not a computer laptop. All it does is play DVDs and audio and video files from the iPod. If you're looking for DVDs that include interactive games I think the Walt Disney company or some other educational company might sell some DVDs like that. Otherwise it's just a player. Not a computer. What you're looking for is a laptop. And the Eee PC might be what you're looking for. It's $400, small and light.
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Your laptop has a hard drive of sorts so what you will do is transfer the program to that drive via the external CD/DVD device. Go for it.
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Yeah, you can. Once you install the software, you should be able to put a dvd in and be ready to go!
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You can go to a site like Download dotCom and get a DVD player software...like VLC Media player or Easy, etc.
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There is a little trigger on the bottom that activates the mouse (w/index finger). The presentation doesn't advance unless you click (with thumb) the top button. It's really user friendly.
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The game can only be used with any leap frog system... cant use it on the computer... but you can connect the leap frog system you have to the computer to see the progress your child is making with the game.
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Did you buy a physical "DVD" game or did you by a download game? I have the physical DVD game and I do not need to use the disc (after initial installation) to play the game. I purchased it this way intentionally because some of the online downloaded games have to be run through an online server like Steam and there fore can only be played while you are on line (WIFI connected) and I use my laptop while traveling and seldom have a WIFI connection. Since you don't have an internal DVD player your options would be to buy an external USB player (they can be very inexpensive, from 19.99 up) to download a physical DVD of the game or buy an on line downloadable version. Did you buy a physical "DVD" game or did you by a download game? I have the physical DVD game and I do not need to use the disc (after initial installation) to play the game. I purchased it this way intentionally because some of the online downloaded games have to be run through an online server like Steam and there fore can only be played while you are on line (WIFI connected) and I use my laptop while traveling and seldom have a WIFI connection. Since you don't have an internal DVD player your options would be to buy an external USB player (they can be very inexpensive, from... » Read More Did you buy a physical "DVD" game or did you by a download game? I have the physical DVD game and I do not need to use the disc (after initial installation) to play the game. I purchased it this way intentionally because some of the online downloaded games have to be run through an online server like Steam and there fore can only be played while you are on line (WIFI connected) and I use my laptop while traveling and seldom have a WIFI connection. Since you don't have an internal DVD player your options would be to buy an external USB player (they can be very inexpensive, from 19.99 up) to download a physical DVD of the game or buy an on line downloadable version. « Show Less
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Thanks DSY! My plan is to use an external mouse. I've never been able to get use to any notebook pointer device except ThinkPad's little red pointer. Appreciate the response.Anyone else want to comment?
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No. I would just get a portable Sony or Coby dvd player. Cheaper, more reliable, and more user friendly. The Sesame Street player is cute, but I could not get mine to hold a battery charge and I wound up returning it.
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I believe you can do either. I bought this for my great grandson so it is not here. I used it before giving it to my little guy and it worked great. I am considering buying one for myself too. I liked it also because of the double mouse plus I attached an external mouse .
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Can both my son & daughter play a 2-person game (at the same time) on the same computer? If so, what do I need to do to make this happen?
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The touchpad and buttons work just as a mouse. If that is all you are needing for the game is mouse usage it should be no problem. The only thing I haven't tried was click and drag.
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Yes you can! just place the disc in the computer and it will download or use the link to download online. Keep the disc though and enjoy the puzzles. it is quite simple.
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Yes, you can use a wireless mouse -- will have to download the required software
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You will have to purchase an external DVD/CD-ROM drive. AMAZON has several for sale.
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It is possible, depending on the learning remote. Some learning remotes can be taught, however you would need the remote to teach it. Logitech remotes have an incredible database, there is a good chance it would be there (something I want to look into to).
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We've used this on both a Mac and PC. As long as the computer is blue tooth enabled, you'll should able to use the mouse.