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Five Star Reviews:

65%
It fits great in whatever bag I have (purse or diaper bag)
March 22, 2017
This is a big hit at our house! The other day my 13 month old played with it for 20 minutes. I was surprised how well she could write with it and after 10 minutes she even figured out how to erase it. It fits great in whatever bag I have (purse or diaper bag), and doesn't weigh down my bag so perfect for on the go, at church, to pull out when you end up having to wait somewhere.
***if your 3 year old somehow gets a hold of a Sharpie and writes on the screen, a magic eraser gets it off easily with no damage to the screen.
Hilarious note via delivery
August 2, 2016
My 3 year old loves this and calls it her "iPad" best thing about it was what was written on it when I opened the Amazon box! Please check out the picture below haha
Great replacement for notepads, paper waste, etc
March 22, 2016
These are great for quick notes and occupying kids. We've gotten two of these pretty cheap off Amazon and haven't had any problems with them. They're not treated with the best care by anyone around the house and get thrown around a lot. I'm not saying these can be stepped on or thrown too hard, but they can take a little tossing and rough handling and still work fine. After a couple years of light use these still work just fine, I can't say how many times the reset button has been pressed for sure but I know over 100. There's a little black clip with it that you might think "where the hell does this go?" But it's the stylus clip and it slides on the top. Probably not the best solution but its kept one from getting lost. These can be used by parents or kids for lots of different reasons, grocery list, car games, doodling, ideas, family games, whatever you could need paper for except this is reusable.
Love the boogie board!
January 14, 2016
I got this to put on the fridge for lists. It is fantastic. Yes, I have to take a quick picture with my phone before going to the grocery store, but that is not a big deal. In addition to grocery lists, we also use it to write reminder notes between the family. The reset is effective - like a modern day etch-a-sketch. When writing, I wish it were just a little bit brighter, but as it is it is still very easy to read.

The holder for the pen slides on easily and holds the pen well. It slides on the top and the pen just clicks into it.

The magnets that you put on the back work well and I haven't had any issues with the board sliding or moving at all on the fridge when opening the door or writing on it.

All in all - I really like it and it's a great, useful tool for lists, notes, or even for our daughter to write on or work on her homework.
A Handy Device!
January 11, 2016
My Boogie Board just arrived today and I love it! This device came with 4 magnets that you stick on the back of your board, a pen, and a little attachment that you attach to your board to hold your pen. I am glad I purchased the bigger size, it's big enough for making lists and having children doodle on it. I only wish the "ink" shows up brighter when I am writing, but other than that it is a handy device to have. The best thing about this is that I don't have to charge it!
I'm a Lister, Mister
December 26, 2015
All of my life, I've been a lister. From To-Dos to ven diagrams, I bullet, bullet, bullet point. Pencils are fine; pens are good, but they always seem to dry up or lose their glide-like ability. What's the point :) you say? This super, super helpful tool hits such a home run for me.
Here are a few things to make your decision a little easier:

Pros:
• Amazingly easy feel when writing
• No-erase clip with a stylus holster as well
• Magnets are included
• 50,000 erases which allow for you to erase 3 times per day for a little more than 45 and 1/2 years!!!
• Perfect for any lister, artist, playmate... You name it
• Super light for on-the-go

Cons:
• Around the 5 mm of black, nearest to the blue frame on each of the 4 sides, the Boogie Board writing color turns bluish.
• The writing color everywhere else is a dull gray which could make it hard to see if you have trouble seeing or are in a dark environment.
• The no-erase clip has the potential to slide too far as you push it. You just have to position it gently.
• The no-erase clip and stylus holster make the Boogie Board rock back and forth/bend slightly which isn't as annoying as it is nerve racking at the feeling/thought of hurting something that I like so much.

[To solve this, I took a piece of plywood and cut it down to a slightly smaller shape than the Boogie Board's back edge with a gap for the no-erase clip to slide. This also solves the no-erase clip from going too far which is nice.]

Overall, I love this tool/toy/memory bank for my thoughts. It proves perfect for my needs and I love it so much. I very much recommend it and, if you are having trouble deciding between this one and the other Boogie Boards, as I did, this might help.

The other Boogie Boards' attractive features were the bigger screen size, no-erase switch, ability to save on your computer, ability to have a memory bank of your drawings/writings/etc, and rechargeable battery. Here is what you have to consider:

• This screen is big enough for anything that you will most likely be doing.
• The clip isn't bad and not annoying, just a little scary in the bending aspect. It's not a big deal and definitely isn't a deal breaker.
• This isn't something I'd recommend for work (other than a day-to-day list) or making Vincent Van Gogh artwork on and, subsequently, the saving feature isn't something you'd need whatsoever.
• The memory bank would be nice, but again, for my purposes and yours most likely as well, it's not necessary and hardly worth $10, let alone $70.
• The rechargeable battery sounds cool, but think about it. Will you be needing this more than 45 and 1/2 years? Or even if it were a fraction of that... Say you erased 10 times per day. Would you be using it 13 and 1/2 years? For my purposes, probably not.
• And finally, is it worth the extra chunk of cash for these features ($70 extra)? Again, for me, no.

***If you found this review helpful, please do vote "Helpful" directly below. Thanks for reading!!!***
42%
durable and handy
November 13, 2017
i use this at my desk for throw-away notes and it comes in handy like crazy. just push the button to clear. if youre not taking notes hand it to your child to play with so you can actually get some work done lol. cool colors and long lasting note pad even with heavy pressers....think of all the money youll save on notebooks and all the things you wont forget. just wish it was a little bit bigger.
Love it! I've read reviews where the erase stopped ...
May 4, 2017
Love it! I've read reviews where the erase stopped working after a short time, my daughter's used this just about every day over and over and over and it's been 2-3 weeks now and still works great all around! I love this, because on road trips they can doodle and whatever and they are not glued to traditional electronics! More imagination-y, less robot-y!
Great purchase. I use it all the time.
April 24, 2017
I bought this to practice writing Chinese characters. I use it almost every day, and it works perfectly. It has been over a year, and the battery hasn't run out. It is also very convenient for writing reminders or doodling.
And it adds an extra layer of fun to something boring
April 21, 2017
I've had a boogie board before for my daughter but decided to get one to keep on my desk for those random times I need to write something down. This works well. My daughter's old one was lost ages ago so she steals mine to do her math homework. Instead of using up endless paper, she works things out on here. And it adds an extra layer of fun to something boring. Very recommended.
The ones I ordered Did Not Erase! However, when I called Customer Service, they sent ones that worked great! Thank You...
April 2, 2017
Customer Service sent me 2 new boards since both failed with in such a short time. Thank You! The new boards are working...My friend received one at the time he had a surgery which took his voice. It was an amazing product and he went through about 5 of them and though they didn't last forever, they lasted a while. Then I purchased 2 boards on Amazon, since the store I purchased them from no longer carried them. They both failed to clear the writing within two days. They are worthless junk and I was extremely disappointed that they did not work like the first ones. Will they ever be good again? I will probably never know, because I will never purchase another one!!!
Fun and Entertaining - Slight difference in the design between the pink and blue.
December 28, 2016
I purchased many of these for all of my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Not only are each of them crazy about it....from the 2 year old to the 10 year old, but the parents love it as well. Excellent on car rides to entertain the kids, utilize for visual aids with school work, and playing games from hangman to pictionairy. The younger kids were excited saying they have their own ipad now. Fun and inexpensive way to teach the kids to take care of tablets as well.Of note, The blue unit has a stylus/pen holder built into the unit itself. The pink unit, has a clip that comes in the package that fits at the top to hold the stylus/pen. Not sure why there is that slight difference, but be careful not to throw away the clip on the pink unit!

Four Star Reviews:

14%
Mine came with a pretty decent scratch across the surface
September 15, 2017
Mine came with a pretty decent scratch across the surface, not quite bad enough for me to bother returning it for a new one because I hate returning stuff but I thought about it. I'm dropping one star because that packaging leaves the screen totally unprotected.

Anyway, the tablet itself works quite well, and can make fairly fine lines if you keep the stylus pressure light, or bolder lines with more pressure. I also can rest my hand right on the screen while writing without it making any stray marks, which is nice. Scratch aside I'm very happy with the actual product, I'll probably grab a second one if they go on sale again.
Pretty cool
September 14, 2017
I really like this boogie board. It's nothing special, and doesn't write in different colors, but it serves its purpose. It's a fun tool that you can doodle with, play some tic-tac-toe or hangman with your kid, or make "to do" lists or leave reminders without wasting paper or scrambling to look for a pen. And earasing is very easy...just press the only button on this decide. I really like this device and the only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is because the battery is not replaceable. Otherwise, for what it is and its use, I would've given it 5 stars.
Real Nice...Great for Notes
September 14, 2017
Nice little board. will save tons of paper and ink especially for children learning and practicing how to write.

totally recommended for families with children or anyone who writes a lot of short notes. the only extra i will like to ask for is 'selective erase'. i will like to erase some things at times while keeping others but the board only allows full erase of everything written on the board with the erase button
Big Fan of Boogie Boards
August 27, 2017
This is the 2nd Boogie Board I've owned, and I actually preferred the one I purchased last year. It seems like the letters showed up darker, and it was a little easier to read. I'm not discounting the awesomeness of this one, however - these are handy little things to have around. I returned to college and have been using mine in lieu of scratch paper for math problems. It's a little more environmentally friendly. Easy to use, the included magnets attached nicely and it hangs on my fridge until I need it.
Almost great...
March 23, 2016
Very cool concept. One issue I have is the price. It's basically a doodle board that erases when you press the home button. Would be worth the price if you could save the page and store it to a USB or micro card or such. Maybe even email it. Otherwise great idea and cool colors to choose from. Another downside is the stylus is sharp on one end. Very dangerous when my toddler almost poked her eye with it. I have already ordered a soft tipped stylus. Problem solved. Very cool concept just need a few adjustments to make it worth the money.
11%
My son struggles with fine motor skills because he has never taken any interest ...
September 15, 2017
I wish we had found these years ago. My son struggles with fine motor skills because he has never taken any interest in writing or drawing on paper. Since I bought these a couple weeks ago, both kids, one who loves to write and draw and another who avoids it, spend lots of time every day drawing and writing. We play tic-tac-toe and pictionary-type games on it. I love that the e-ink is more like paper, so not really "screen time". The price is great, considering handing anything to a young child is risky. I would give it 5 stars, given the value for the price, but one of the magnets came off and had to be re-glued in the first week. This thing is somewhat light-weight and a tad flimsy, to be clear, but I wouldn't expect anything different for $20. Really good value for something that is helpful for childhood development.
I would like to see an easier stylus holding clip
April 30, 2017
It definitely replaced a bunch of "sticky notes" I was using. So far, works well. I would like to see an easier stylus holding clip. Mabe a smaller clip that could be mounted with an option to have it on the end or side. It is a little awkward to pop it it out of the holding slot from the bottom. I did like this board so well I purchased a second for upstairs.
Great for kids or for a grocery list.
February 24, 2017
I like the feature of being able to write on my Boogie Board and then "take a picture" of the Boogie Board using the Jot Application. The picture shows up in black and white (black writing on a white background). You can then save the image and share it via text message or email, etc. You can also click the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen and cross out items from your list. The Jot App is nice because you can then use your Boogie Board for a new list without losing your first list.The downside of the Boogie Board is that the lines are not as thin or clear as I would like. They are thicker and more blurry than I wanted. The downside of the Jot App is that you can only choose black "pencil" or yellow "pencil." The yellow does not highlight (see your writings through it), but covers up your writing. I just circle with the yellow to get around this issue.My kids absolutely love playing with the Boogie Board. They were entertained for hours! Tic tac toe, hangman, boxes...they played it all.
I got a call back about 30 minutes later and the tech was super helpful and arranged for a new boogie board to ...
June 21, 2016
My rating is based off the company. We bought this for my daughter's birthday and the very next morning it stopped erasing. I immediately called the company. I had to leave a message for the technical support, which now days means you have to call and follow up with them the next day. Nope! Not this company! I got a call back about 30 minutes later and the tech was super helpful and arranged for a new boogie board to be sent out. Now hopefully this is not something we have to do again, but he assured me that my warranty will last a year. I am a lot more willing for buy from them in the future since their costumer service was so wonderful. (Something i think is sadly rare these days) If you are on the fence about buying one based on the reviews, know that the company is very easy to work with, in my experience and since my kids all like stealing my other daughter's boogie board that we have had for a few weeks with no problem, I see us buying the rest of them (4 total) boogie boards in the future.
Stopped working after a few weeks but support was great
May 22, 2016
Bought this for my 2 year old to play with but only lasted 3 weeks (really only used on the weekends). I was with her every time she played with it and it wasn't handled rough. I now have the same issue as countless others where the screen will no longer clear. I've tried new batteries but that didn't help. Outside of the return policy now so I'm just stuck with it.UPDATE: I contacted support and had a replacement shipped to me. I wasn't aware they have a 1 year manufacturers warranty and were able to replace the board for me. I have to say it was the most painless replacement process I've ever seen so I'm changing my 1 star to 4 stars.
I love the Boogie Board for math homework
February 20, 2016
We got one of these at Christmas and it's primary purpose has been scratch paper for math homework. My kids have to use the computer each night to do their math homework, but many times they need to work out the details by hand. I love the Boogie Board for that. You just work out the problem, erase the screen and move on to the next problem. I anticipate that this will save us reams of scratch paper. Unfortunately our Boogie Board quit erasing after less than a month. It was too late to send it back through Amazon, but it was under warranty and I contacted the company and they were easy to deal with and quick to send a replacement. If this one lasts longer, then I would be willing to invest in a second board next year. The kids love them and they are very useful for tasks like this.

Three Star Reviews:

7%
Battery is replaceable
September 7, 2017
I bought these for gifts because I was impressed with the older model (perhaps the 10.5" model?). These are a cheaper construction. Also, the back says "battery not replaceable" so when mine stopped working I figured why not take it apart. The battery is replaceable. It is a round energizer battery.
We bought three of these to keep in the car ...
March 19, 2017
We bought three of these to keep in the car for long trips. They've been used VERY sparingly. But, one won't erase. (It's only been three months.)
They requested them so they were happy to receive them
January 9, 2017
These were Christmas presents for my granddaughters. They requested them so they were happy to receive them. They arrived in good condition. They worked without problems. They seem rather flimsy so I do not know how long they will last in the hands of children or adults for that matter. The stylus that comes with them writes easily but the print is a dark green which is difficult to see. My granddaughters did not find that as big a problem as I did so that may be my eyes. It looks like a fun way for children to scribble and make notes. My grandchildren certainly enjoyed them as Christmas presents so what more can I ask.
Great, until the battery dies and it's useless.
June 2, 2016
Great...until the battery dies and it's worthless. I can fix most anything, but these are made so you cannot replace the battery. I've taken two apart to replace the battery. The first one was definitely designed so you cannot replace the battery and it did not go well. The second one was easier to take apart and I was able to insert a battery, but there was minimal structural damage. It worked for a while, but ultimately it fell apart because it's plastic and not meant to be dissembled and reassembled. My kids love it...it's just way over priced for something with a limited shelf life due to a tiny battery that cannot be replaced.
Great board, with magnets that suck!
March 6, 2016
Magnet stickers! Really bad! Stuck it to my fridge to find the board lying on the floor just next day. Was lucky it didn't crack. Now it lis on the top of the fridge. But out of sight, out of mind - dont get it use as originally planned. Sadly such a small thing greatly reduces product functionality.
7%
Poor general visibility and brightness
September 21, 2017
Cannot resolve image beyond 6ft. or so. Display is much dimmer than the photos, but I expected some marketing embellishment. Still a disappointment as I was hoping the newer model would be brighter. Viewing angle and a very brightly lighted room helps some. Works as described and image is retained with no degradation until you press the button.
Fair
January 27, 2017
Good device to take notes etc. but I hope we will have some way to erase specific areas on the screen in future and hope to see little more brightness on the screen.The Jot app for ios as well as android is very very bad. It's very hard to scan the board to create a digital copy of it. The app needs big improvement as without that we can't save copy of the notes taken.
I wanted to like this, but I never use it for the ...
November 22, 2016
I wanted to like this, but I never use it for the purpose I intended -- taking quick notes at my desk. The thickness of the lines means you can't write as small and therefore can't take as many notes as you can with, say, a ballpoint pen on the same size legal pad. Maybe it would work better on the fridge for leaving notes? But unfortunately the front of my fridge isn't magnetic!
Misleading website. No way to sync with computer.
August 20, 2016
Misleading description on the Boogie Board website meant to trick people. It says they have a mobile app to capture the image from the device. I mistook that to mean they had added the ability to sync up with a computer, presumably via USB or bluetooth. Its totally not true. All their app does it take a picture. I was initially very upset at the missing function, but the app works better than I expected. It also works with the original Boogie Board that I already had from years ago so I arguably didn't need to buy a new one at all to get this level of "capture" function.The new model is very similar to the original. I little brighter, maybe, and has magnets in the back. The erase button isn't sealed like it was in the original and the battery is now replaceable, although we've never had to replace the battery in the original.Otherwise the device seems ok. Not really much better than the original Boogie Board I already had from years ago that worked fine. I didn't need to buy another one so I could take a picture of it. I clearly need to read more carefully.
Will up or lower stars after putting in new battery, if that is problem
July 18, 2016
Just giving it 3 stars now, will redo review with more time lapsed. Just took it as gift with a sleeve for my out-of-state grandson's bday week ago. Given on Thurs late afternoon, not used at all on Sat, It stopped working on 1st try Sunday. Hoping just dead battery. Son going to get new specialized battery(thin, so not like AAA) & see how it goes. Not a full shut-off for battery when not in use, prob just "sleeps." So who knows how long since battery installed. Should be shipped with battery to be installed by buyer. Cute item for 8 yr old, but needs to last longer than 1 1/2 days.
This product is great, however after using it for a couple of ...
May 13, 2016
This product is great, however after using it for a couple of hours one day i thought i had broken it. The clear button no longer appeared to work. After letting it sit for a while the clear button functionality has returned. I am unsure as to the cause of this but it is a repeated issue.

Two Star Reviews:

4%
The 'clear screen' button cracks easily.
June 11, 2017
The 'clear screen' button cracks easily - and it seems to just happen from normal use. I noticed one day that there were cracks around the button. The device still works, but I couldn't explain the cracks. I noticed my office neighbor had the same model and the exact same cracks we're on her device. We've chalked it up to be a design defect.
Stopped Working in One Week
January 6, 2017
My daughter was so excited to receive a Boogie Board from Santa, but it stopped working in Less Than a Week. I read some negative reviews, but thought I would give the product the benefit of the doubt. Now I will have to spend valuable time returning this item, or hoping the manufacturer sends a new one. Very disappointed.
Great while it lasted
November 29, 2016
Great while it lasted. My daughter and I would write messages to each other every morning, this product pushed her to write and for a 6 year old, that's important. If this item was still working I would give it 5 stars however it lasted just over a year. Considering to buy another however this experience may determine otherwise.
It's not what I hoped it would be.
July 13, 2016
I love the technology but the board is two small to be fuctional for anything but a small note, I was going to use it for post my weekly menu, two of the four magnets have come off, and it will scratch your refrigerator. I'm haven't tried to rub out the scratches yet so I don't know if they're superficial or permanent.
not impressed
November 20, 2015
was great at first, only lasted 6 weeks! the "light eraser" stopped working and battery can not be replaced. very unhappy
9%
Disappointing
June 10, 2017
A little disappointed with this product. Does not light up as well as shown in the picture. Kind of dull. Not worth the money.
A big disappointment
March 9, 2017
The best I can do is two stars. Comparing this new version to the awesome one that just died (after five years of regular use), this one is pretty disappointing. Thin and flimsy case, stylus is cheap and difficult to remove from its "holder", and writing is less bright and hard to see. My grandchildren have gone back to white paper and colored pencils. They think it's terrible.Go back to the original. It was absolutely perfect!!
Screen won't erase! :(
November 17, 2016
I bought this last year for Christmas. My kids didn't use it a whole lot. It mostly stayed on the refrigerator and we would all jot notes down on it. A couple weeks ago it stopped erasing. I replaced the battery but am still not able to get the screen to clear. I've tried a few different techniques that I saw on-line but unfortunately nothing has been able to work so far. I gave it 2 stars b/c it's pretty neat when it works. It's just a shame we have to throw it away now. Not sure I would spend $30 again on a new one especially if replacing the $5 battery can't fix it.
Works well at first, but breaks easily
July 21, 2016
Nice concept. I bought 3, since I have 3 young kids, and didn't want them to fight over it. This particular one, in black, seems to work fine so far. The blue one, had to be replaced 2 times, after a few days of use, due to the erase button not working. I replaced the expensive battery, but it still did not work.
This version is a waste of money
June 12, 2016
I bought two of these for my daughters to use during road trips this summer, and I was really hoping the bad reviews where due to a bad batch....nope! Opened in the car as a surprise, and 24hrs later they stopped erasing! I tried the various methods mentioned on the internet for fixing the problem, and while they helped temporarily, they eventually stopped erasing all together......so we didn't even get to use them on the car ride home. My friend has one of the originals and has been using it for a while without any problems. I'm hoping that if I contact Boogie Board they will send me new ones. I gave it two stars only because, when it was working, it was so much fun to play with and my daughters really loved them!
Only worked 2 weeks!
April 22, 2016
My almost three year old was so excited by this product. She drew for over an hour straight when we opened it. We took it with us on a trip and it entertained her well enough we didn't have to bust out the iPad. Unfortunately after only two weeks of use (maybe five total days for a few hours each time) it stopped working. I tried replacing the battery with no change - after reading the battery should last for years I figured this wasn't the issue but tried anyway. I am very disappointed in this product. Maybe the one we received was defective... But still.

One Star Reviews:

10%
SERIOUSLY LIGHT LETTERING!!!
September 13, 2017
Definitely for kids. Got this to take the place of my steno book I use for notes,etc. I use my phone but prefer written notes. The soft green lettering that is created by the stylus is WEAK.
I'm sure kids might like it but not adults. I understand there is a new version but wont try it until they work out the bad kinks per it's review.
Very disappointed. My daughter worked for and saved her money ...
July 31, 2016
Very disappointed. My daughter worked for and saved her money for months to buy this tablet that she wanted so badly. She squealed when it came in the mail, and was on cloud nine...for 24 hours, until it broke. She was careful, and probably erased it 20 times. (Who knew there was a limit on the number of times you could erase? Lame!) Then suddenly it stopped erasing. And we can't replace the battery? My daughter is so disappointed. She worked hard and waited a long time for this piece of plastic.
I threw the packaging away, but you better believe I'm digging in the trash first thing in the morning to get this out and return it.
Not as good as the original because of absurd re-design.
July 14, 2016
I saw my first Boogie Board at a friends house and loved it, I ordered one immediately but it was quite different. The difference was not apparent from the description or picture on Amazon. The new board is perhaps a bit lighter than the original. The button is sealed and a bit more integrated. The new one has a cheaper feel to it. What really sets it apart is the stylus. On the original, the stylus slips into a clever, integrated pocket on the top, where it was very secure. The newer model has this ridiculous, cheesy plastic clip that clips on top where it slides back and forth because it has no detent. The stylus is forever getting bumped and knocked off the clip and is sure to be lost . The whole design is absurd when contrasted to the original. I'm highly disappointed and would not have bought it had I known of this difference. I actually called the company and was told there were original ones still on Amazon. I was given a model number that did not produce any results. I can see no reason why the very clever original design was dropped for the present one. 2 steps backward.
Never worked.
January 1, 2016
We got this for Christmas and it did not work at all from the moment we opened it. You can write on it, but it won't erase. I think Amazon needs to look into the fact it was shipping in very cold temperatures. The paperwork on the inside of the package describes how it does not like to be stored too hot or too cold. I'm assuming in shipping this to us, it was stored overnight in freezing trucks and that caused it to come to us with a dead battery. I would not suggest ordering it during the summer or winter months. The battery is not replaceable so we will have to return this and buy another if we want to try one that actually works. We had one pretty sad girl for Christmas when opening this gift and one grandma who felt terrible because it was from her,. (we just helped her order it online.) They probably need to better protect this from the cold in packaging or stop shipping it in the summer heat and winter freeze.
no longer erases
February 23, 2015
My daughter wanted to get the boogie board so I ordered it through amazon. She probably had it for a month or so and it no longer works. It won't erase. I'm not sure how to go about returning it or anything. She was very disappointed!
31%
She absolutely loved it! She played with it for about a ...
February 11, 2017
I purchased this product for my daughter for Christmas this past year. She absolutely loved it! She played with it for about a week and a half then it stopped working. We thought it was the battery and put it up until I got a new one. Well I purchased the battery today and it still isn't working. You can draw on it but you can't erase anything when pushing the button. We tried both new batteries that came in the pack and nothing. I'm very unhappy with this product and would loved to know who I could speak with about getting some help with a replacement as my daughter is now very upset that she can no longer use it!
Stopped working
October 3, 2016
Received the product August 13, 2016. Stopped working October 2nd, 2016.I replaced the battery and it did not resolve the issue.I figured I would take a chance and figured this problem would have been fixed, but I guess I should have heeded the many reviews.I used it to write out math problems and make lists.
It's great! Until it stopped erasing...
September 22, 2016
So I've owned the item for about two weeks now. Prior to today, it had been a very nice product. Writing was natural, very reflective screen (in a good way) and overall practical solution for scratchwork. However, it stopped working today. It was working an hour ago, now it's not. It will no longer clear the screen so it's basically useless. I don't write reviews too often but people need to know that this product has a high rate of failure, and it's not covered by Amazon's return policy because it is technically a computer, so now I'm stuck with a $20 piece of plastic. I'll change my review if there is decent customer support.
Not the same quality as before
February 21, 2016
Our original Boogie Board lasted almost three years, but this one barely lasted a month. It stopped erasing, which renders it completely useless. I'm so disappointed with the product and especially upset that there doesn't seem to be a way to refund or replace it at this point. The product is clearly defective and we shouldn't be stuck with it. I missed the refund window by a week, which I can understand if we simply didn't like or need the product, but I think an exception should be made when there is a quality issue.
After several replacements, I give up
February 12, 2016
We purchased one for our son for Christmas and it stopped working after about 2 days. You could write on it but it would not clear when you pressed the button. I assumed it was a bad battery but didn't feel I should have to pay the $5 for a new one so I sent it back to Amazon (Amazon service was excellent as always!) I bought a replacement and again in a few days it would not clear. We found that sometimes when you left it alone for a day it would work once but then stop again.I made the mistake of assuming it was the battery again. So I emailed the manufacturer asking for a replacement battery but in the meantime bought one for $5 so my son would be able to use it on a family weekend getaway. The battery made no difference. So I used my multi-meter to test the batteries and low and behold, both were perfectly good - the original and the new one.I fix a lot of stuff around the house including small electronics. I have taken apart digital cameras and replaced parts. I even fixed a stupid trinket toy one of my sons got as a freebie at a birthday party. So I looked at the battery compartment of the Boogie Board and thought maybe the battery connectors weren't making good contact. I used a very small screwdriver to try and bend them back into position. I got it to clear one time. But that was it. I am not messing with this again. I am sending this second one back and do not plan on buying another.[Updated] After a couple days I heard from Kent Displays and they asked for the unit serial number which I promptly provided. I got an email back saying they would send a replacement right away. I later got another email with the UPS tracking number. The replacement has been working great for a couple weeks now so I think they had a run of bad units that were sold through Amazon.The item works great. My son loves using it and the manufacturer stood behind the product. I can't give it 5 starts because of the issues with the first two but I am much happier now. In fat, my son's pen-pal (yes that is still a thing) got one one on his recommendation.Thanks Kent Displays, for making it right.[Updated again]After 3 or 4 replacements, the latest one has again stopped clearing. Each one I got lasted a bit longer and the last one lasted a couple months. I could email Kent again but I feel it is not worth the effort. They have been good to send replacements but if they all keep dying what is the point.This had such promise but has proven to be such a disappointment.
E-junk
November 8, 2015
Within three days of opening it the screen won't erase. New battery did not solve the issue. Basically a disposable piece of e-junk. I would recommended the original model.
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Price
$39.90updated: Mar 17, 2020
$22.55updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Article Number
Article Number
0854544002231
0819459011204
Binding
Binding
Personal Computers
Personal Computers
Brand
Brand
Boogie Board
Boogie Board
Color
Color
Black
Blue
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$29.99
$29.99
Height
Height
252.0 in
23.6 in
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Length
Length
385.8 in
425.2 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Boogie Board
Boogie Board
Minimum Age
Minimum Age
48
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Model
Model
PT01085BLKA0002
J32220001
MPN
MPN
PT01085BLKA0002
J32220001
Name
Name
English
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Number of Items
Number of Items
1
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Number of Parts
Number of Parts
PT01085BLKA0002
J32220001
Number of parts of item
Number of parts of item
boogie-black
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Product Group
Product Group
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
Product Type
Product Type
COMPUTER
COMPUTER_INPUT_DEVICE
Publisher
Publisher
Boogie Board
Boogie Board
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.6
7.2
Studio
Studio
Boogie Board
Boogie Board
Weight
Weight
17.6 oz
1.4 oz
Width
Width
5.1 in
267.7 in
Feature
Feature

Erase your image with the touch of a button - and a friendly flash from the liquid crystal display

Sealed 3V watch battery never needs replacing

The Boogie Board tablet is an ultra 1/8" thin and is easy to take with you in a purse, scheduler, briefcase or backpack

The case and LCD are made from durable plastic materials; Safe for school use and all around the house, office and car

The Boogie Board tablet's pressure-sensitive LCD writing surface creates lines of different thickness based on how hard you push - just like paper and pen

Write or draw with the included stainless steel stylus or any other suitable instrument - even your finger! You'll never need to search for a pen or pencil again

What's in the Box: Boogie Board 8.5 Tablet, Stylus/Magnet set, Cleaning Cloth, User Guide

Writing experience is comparable to pen on paper

Ultra-bright LCD writing surface is 50% brighter than previous models

Replaceable coin-cell battery

Integrated magnets allow for easy mounting to compatible surfaces

Built-in stylus dock provides convenient storage for stylus when not in use

Stylus can be used as a kick-stand to display your written messages to family, friends and co-workers

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