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Customer reviews of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface by Elenco Electronics, Inc.
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Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface has been reviewed 47 times with an average rating of 4.64
Review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 1/13/2008 by Kimberly Lagen
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My children, ages 6 and 10, love this. They keep asking to do more experiments. Our biggest challenge is taking turns. If they can't get an experiment to work they will keep trying and brainstorm together to find the solution.
The Usual Awesome Snap Circuits Product!
Posted 1/9/2008
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My son was so excited when he opened this. He immediately got to work and became engrossed by the many different projects that were possible. A total winner.
Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 With Computer Interface
Posted 12/31/2007 by Joy Jenkins
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My grandsons (13 and 15) were very excited by this gift. We had some difficulty with the attending adult crew wanting to do everything in the box right now! I taught Earth/Physical Science for over 30 years. I would have loved this in my classroom. This really upped my "Super Sharp Cool" grandmother facade. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get rid of all the other adults. So the 3 of us can work and learn!
Snap Circuits Extreme 750-In-1 Great Product
Posted 12/30/2007
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I think this is a great product to introduce my kids (10, 10, 12) to the wonderful world of electronics. I looked into the traditional electronic kits with spring and wire connections, but opted for the Snap Circuits. It's easier with the snap connections rather than using wires. As the kids get older, we can graduate to a small pro-to breadboard with actual components and wires to make more intricate circuits. This kit should serve them well for some time. I also like the computer interface and the signal acquisition capabilities of this kit. This aspect gives the kit another dimension. Adds oscilloscope functionality.
My rating of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 12/28/2007 by Vivian Scavo
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My nephews (ages 11 and 13) already own a smaller set. Both were excited with the larger set. However, the 11 year old took a much bigger interest in it. I'm anxiously awaiting the phone call heralding the completion of the AM radio!
Review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 12/28/2007
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I purchased this product for my 15 year old son who likes to build. I realized he was a little older for this item, but he has difficulty with sequencing. I thought this would be helpful and fun. He seemed a little disappointed when he opened the item. Then, I found him locked in his room several hours later and he had already made 10 items. Unprompted, he said it was fun and a great gift. From a teenager, you couldn't have a better review.
Review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 12/27/2007 by Joshua Davenport
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Toy works as advertised. Manufacturing tolerance on some of the pieces could be better. Specifically, some of the snaps used to hold pieces together do not "snap" very securely. However, it is usable with a little care. A little care should be taken with this type of thing anyway. Pleased with the purchase.
A rating of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 12/26/2007 by Sharon A. Ray
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This product is fantastic. My 9 year old son received it as a present and it kept him busy all day. There are so many different projects to try. He can't wait to try them all. I plan on purchasing additional snap circuits for other occaisions.
A Great Gift For Curious Kids
Posted 12/26/2007 by James A Rudkin
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After opening this gift, my 12 year old daughter spent the next three and a half hours completing experiment after experiment. Ignoring the television, which is her favorite past time. The product is of high quality. The progressive instructions made it easy for her to start right up. The component pieces are marked with bright colors. Clear identification makes for easy recognition within the instruction manual. This facilitates ease of assembly. Builds confidence in the user, which is what all budding scientists need. Now, my daughter thinks science and experimentation is "cool." This is a great product. I am very happy we found it.
Winner In Our House
Posted 11/5/2007 by Kelly Nowokunski
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My 9 year old son loves this toy. He says that it is the best birthday gift ever. He and his 7 year old brother spend hours putting the different projects together. Snap Circuits Extreme satisfies his curiosity about electronics but doesn't frustrate him by being too hard for him to operate.
750 Electronic Projects
Posted 2/19/2007 by Martin Sniadecki
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I thought the 750 projects is very misleading as most of the projects are slight variations of main project.
Snap Circuits Extreme
Posted 2/15/2007 by RJ Cox
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It would be nice if each of the projects had a schematic showing the circuit's current flow. It would also be nice to show what the IC's are; otherwise we are just hooking things up according to the directions and not understanding what's going on underneath.
Great Product!
Posted 2/6/2007 by Peter B.ecker
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I purchased the smaller version of this first for my 8 yr old son and he loved it. What surprised me was that my 5 yr old son had just as much fun with it, so when his birthday rolled around I picked up the Extreme version for both of them to share. They play with it aaaalllll the time. While the 8 yr old is really trying to figure out what each of the components does and following the instructions, the 5 yr old just matches the pieces in the instructions (like a puzzle) and then is really excited when the thing actually does something. The pieces are so graphical that even he can do it. The product really works on multiple levels. My one criticism of the product is that they should make the explanations of each of the components and what they do as simple as the product itself. The explanations are a little to arcane so it's difficult for even me to explain in simple terms what they're describing. It's helpful that he has an aptitude for this sort of thing and that through trial and error he's picking it up. Funny to hear him walking around talking about capacitors and light sensitive diodes. I think I was in college when I learned about those things. I highly recommend it even if your kids aren't of the "nerdy" type. It worked for my 8yr old who is and even for my 5 yr old who isn't.
Review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 2/5/2007 by William Ploran
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The mini-buzzer is difficult to hear. The mini-buzzer is a different color than in the manual. The circuit design is difficult to follow in the layering aspect. A standard circuit design with correct symbology should accompany each pictorial in the manual.
Fun But Sometimes Inaccurate
Posted 2/1/2007 by Russell Myjak
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I bought this set primarily for my 11 year old son, and secondarily my 8 year old son. Fun activity. Some of the instructions are incorrect, the wiring diagram is wrong, or the explanations given to describe how it works are either too basic or inaccurate. (Note: Updated instructions are available at Snap Circuits.com) This product also includes oscilloscope software driven by a hookup to your PC's microphone input; I was very thrilled with this idea but I haven't actually tried it yet. I recommend this product over other circuit kits that require connecting components fixed in a board with wires to their spring connectors.
Great Stuff
Posted 1/31/2007 by Alexander Chernyshev
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It is keeping my 9 year old son busy for the 5th straight day...and he is only through the first 100 projects. It's a well made toy, sturdy, no single element has failed yet. It has a good balance of "science" and hands-on, more "engineering"-like experience. Still a bit over-priced, I think, but, overall, one of those rare toys that DO get played with extensively and do make kids learn stuff and be excited about the process. I have science-oriented kids, and I often get disappointed by the junk, and simply not well-thought-through stuff that is getting sold under the name of science. Snap Circuits is a rare exception. Highly recommend it.
Extreme Fun!
Posted 1/30/2007
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My eight year old son couldn't be happier with all the wonderful creations he can make with this set. He needed just a touch of help at the very beginning and then took off on his own to build, build, build. He is always quite delighted with each new "invention". He has continued to play with it and I don't forsee him tossing it aside any time soon. This product is sure to be used for many years to come.
Great Product
Posted 1/30/2007 by Brian
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This was a great next step to our prior purchase of Snap Circuits. The computer interation is straight-forward and operates flawlessly. It really adds to the child's enjoyment of the product.
Review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 1/28/2007 by David Johnson
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My son loves the Snap Set. He has already completed many of the projects and then explains what is happening and what he has done. This gift looks like it will be a winner for the short and long terms. Thank you.
Product review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 1/19/2007 by Robert B. Craven
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Product is of good quality and has a very good list of experiments which enhance the user's understanding of electricity.
Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 1/17/2007 by Mary Parsons
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The Snap Circuit Extreme gave my nephew many ways to construct various circuits. Electricity is one of the units he enjoyed in his fourth grade class. To help continue his interest, Snap Circuit Extreme enabled him to learn even more about electricity and how things work by providing an interesting selection of projects. It also allows him to be creative!
Snap! This Is A Great Kit!
Posted 1/16/2007 by Tammie Nelson-Stringer
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My 10 year old loves this set. The computer-based oscillator simulator is really awesome. We haven't experimented with everything in the kit yet. She had borrowed a "300" and loved it and when I went online to buy it, I went extreme and got the "750". She was thrilled at all the extra gizmos and can't wait to try them out. The directions are easy to follow and the knowledge that you get from each experiment will vary with your age. My 5 year old "gets" it at a rudimentary level. My 10 year old really grasps some of them; others just make her go "wow" even though she isn't ready to fully understand "why". But that will come, as she continues to let her curiosity lead her. I highly recommend whatever level of this toy you are ready to invest in. It seems expensive at purchase time, but I think it's well worth it once you have it in your possession!
Well Worth The Money
Posted 12/28/2006 by Sue Ann Jantz
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My son was a little intimidated at first, but after he got into it, he was trying all sorts of projects. His sister even found it interesting. They are 11 and 13 year olds in the gifted program. I think the hands on characteristic of this product would be good for any child.
Product review of Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 11/16/2006 by Laurence H Smith
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Very high quality. Easy to learn and follow directions. This was extremely popular in our fifth grade class. Challenging.
Review for Snap Circuits Extreme 750-in-1 with Computer Interface
Posted 7/21/2006 by Electrical Engineer
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I am an electrical engineer and a grandfather of 4 boys 3 to 8 years old and plan to help teach them about electricity using this kit. I have read about 30% of the experiments and tried 6 so far. The materials are very well done and appear to be strong enough to resist the punishment the boys will deal out. I was pleasantly surprised to see the breadth of technology included. I am looking forward to many exciting hours of interaction with the children.
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