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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Hopscotch
Color: Silver
EAN: 0094922592552
Label: Hopscotch Technologies
Manufacturer: Hopscotch Technologies
Model: BOB1
Platform: Xbox 360
Publisher: Hopscotch Technologies
Release Date: August 08, 2006
Studio: Hopscotch Technologies
Features:- Simple 3-minute set up
- 6 unique user accounts
- Safe for all electronics
- Kid-safe and tamperproof
- Reduces screentime=better health & better grades
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Efficient management of time is perhaps the largest human folly. Teach you children how to use their time wisely. BOB from Hopscotch Technology is a great way to help you do so. Television or computer use is an important part of our lives, but it should not be the only part. BOB is a simple hardware solution to the 'too much TV' issue, bringing balance to electronic media use in our homes. BOB helps parents monitor and manage the time their children spend using in-home media. BOB is an easy to use, small device that sits next to a TV, video-game system or computer. The power cord from one of these devices plugs into the back of BOB and is locked in place. Then, BOB plugs into an electrical outlet. After set up, a process that takes about three minutes, the machine monitors the amount of time a child spends using that media device. Parents decide an acceptable amount of viewing time for each child per day or week. Specific time periods can be blocked entirely for studying, chores, family time, or sleeping. Each child in the house for up to 6 users has a four-digit PIN that they enter before they can turn on the attached device. BOB tracks the time used. A master pin allows a parent to turn on the connected device at any time. When a child's preset viewing time expires, BOB shuts off the attached TV, video-game system or computer and won't allow it to be turned on by that user for the remainder of the day or week.Time reporting for every userTime-period blocking (to prevent media use at certain times of the day)BOB works with all TVs (including large screens), gaming stations, and computersBig, easy to use, illuminated keypad for the entire family - even in the dark!Tamper proof - DurableHopscotch Technology 1-year warranty
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Bob: the three letter answer to all TV arguements
I bought Bob to replace the TV Allowance we had used for years, but was not compatible with three-prong plugs or TVs that require a trickle of power.
I think Bob is a great product, but we did have problems at first. Bob had the maddening habit of shutting DVDs off when a scene with low lighting came on or the credits rolled. My family was ready to toss me and Bob out the door. A call to the very helpful Bob technical support staff resulted in emailed instructions on how to adjust ... Read More
Rating:  - Bob is a welcome addition to our family!
Our children are "TV-aholics" and will watch TV all day if we let them!Here's how Bob helps:Each child gets their own pin number (you can program up to 6).With the master pin number, my husband and I can program how much TV time each person gets per day.So when my children wants to watch TV, they have to punch in a PIN number and Bob displays how much time they has remaining for that day.When the time is up, Bob shuts off power to the TV and it cannot be turned back on.Bob also allows ... Read More
Rating: - Damn near perfect (for my use)
I purchased the Hopscotch Bob for my video arcade as a way to allow customers to pre-pay for extended periods of time. This device is 100x's better than other timers I've purchased. I kick myself everyday for not having bought this first.
VERY solid design. Works 100% of the time and is a very well built machine. I would've given this a perfect 5 stars but I cannot because of the ultra-annoying "warning buzzer". With 1 minute remaining the Bob will start to beep. The beep is much louder ... Read More
Rating: - A Perfect Product
The rare perfect product -- designed for a specific purpose and does it very well.It used to be a pain to try to keep track of how much tv the kids were watching.BOB does it for us.We set time limits, they enter their individual codes and they get to watch until their daily time limit.My wife and I don't have to worry about it at all anymore.Smart design -- the tv's power plug gets locked into BOB so you can't even get around it that way.It starts chiming 1 minute before shutoff, which is ... Read More
Rating: - BOB is a great tool for parents
This is a wonderful product.It's easy to install and to use.It's an effective tool for limiting children's TV time.
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