LeapFrog FLY Fusion Pentop Computer Review

It's a pen with a brain. It really is! The FLY Fusion Pentop Computer from LeapFrog has an optical scanner that sees everything you write or draw on special dot-matrix FLY paper. It also has a built-in computer processor that gives it power to do a lot of super cool things, like play games and get homework help! If you're writing an essay, FLY Fusion will upload your handwritten notes to your PC, convert it to text and spell check it for you. Got a math problem? FLY Fusion can solve it. You can schedule dates into the calendar and FLY Fusion will remind you. You can even get it to translate words into Spanish or French for you. As well, you can download and listen to MP3s, or create your own music!

The FLY Fusion Pentop Computer can be loaded with FLY World applications to add new games and adventures based on Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. Some of these extras and accessories, like the FLY paper, are a bit expensive and you can end up spending a lot of coin before you know it. But it's still a very cool gadget that can do a lot of things, considering how small it is. Just be sure to read the instructions carefully first - they may seem a bit confusing, but once you become familiar with how the FLY Fusion works, it has a lot of possibilities.

Thumbs Up

  • Does math, science, music, languages and more!
  • Lets you play tons of different games and activities.
  • Excellent homework helper.
  • Portable - take it almost anywhere.

Thumbs Down

  • Instructions are a bit complicated - you may need help from a parent.
  • FLY Fusion accessories and extras can be expensive.

  • Click here to download videos of the totally cool features that the FLY Fusion Pentop Computer offers up, including games and music!

  • For more info on LeapFrog's FLY Fusion Pentop Computer, head to www.flyworld.com!

FLY Fusion Pentop Computer Rating:
Age: 8 and up.
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