Too many ads. Everytime something is loading there is a ad to look at while you wait. inevitably, my kids click the ad and never actually get to a site...just jump through ads. haven't found a way to block ads.
KidZui
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Kids' browser features prescreened, safe sites.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of KidZui was written by Susan Yudt
Parents need to know that KidZui is a browser that limits the Internet to about a half a million pre-screened Web sites, photos, and videos that are recommended by its panel for kids ages 3-12. Parents must provide an email address to activate each kid's account, and can create their own account that allows them to monitor what sites kids visit, who they add as friends, and when they're online. There's also a social element: Kids can create an avatar and make friends, but only to share their favorite sites -- there's no chatting. Parents can customize what their kids see by adding or blocking sites. If a kid tries to access a site that isn't on KidZui, it gets submitted to the panel for review. KidZui does a good job of screening out sex, violence, and bad language, but parents may wish that the featured sites were more educational and less commercial.
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- Families can talk about why it's often better to go to a kid-safe site than to a general browser to find the best age-appropriate, reliable information. What are the benefits of having search engines and sites designed just for kids? What are safe sites to browse? How can you tell which sites you can trust? Families can also talk about respecting and protecting privacy. Why would your parents need to know what sites you are looking at?
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What’s the Story?
Launched in March 2008, KIDZUI.COM takes a novel approach to making the Web safe for kids: Rather than block iffy content, why not build a new net out of safe sites? The result is 500,000+ sites, photos, and videos that won't make parents run for cover. The browser also adds a fun, safe social element, too. Kids create their own Zui ("zooo-eeee") avatar who can recommend favorite sites to other Zui friends. The browser allows kids to search by keyword or enter a URL, and it divides content into site, photos, and videos. Kids can use the "explore" bar to search popular topics like science, music, and games; click "science" and the bar switches to related subtopics, like astronomy, living things, and trees.
Is It Any Good?
Parents will like that they can monitor kids' activity (what sites they visit, when they add a friend, and for how long). Kids will like the user-friendly graphic interface and the ability to tag sites and share them with friends. A downside: Each kid's home page contains an array of recommended content based on what's most popular among other kids; that means Disney and Barbie dominate, to the exclusion of more diverse, educational sites.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
Too many ads
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Really like it and works well with the firefox browser
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
Very good.
Very good. It's safe. The only problem is when you want cool things, you'll need to pay.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Safety isn't an issue
safe surfing
My kids loved the free website so much had to buy the upgraded version. This is the only way my kids are allowed to surf. Love the reports that tell me what my kids are doing.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Safety isn't an issue
Perfect for young curious kids but not for older kids
I don't really like KidZui because it is boring and useless. It is slow with loading and doesn't allow many perfectly safe videos and sites!
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I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
it has ads
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
Perfect For Any Kid!
I love it. You can decorate your own background and other cool things. There are so many you can't explain.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
OK
Pretty cool. Parents you will like it so will your kids. It could just frustrate your kids with the extremely long loading and earning "points" for "levels".
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Safety isn't an issue
Great for kids not for little kids
Sometimes i find my little seing content before he is old enough to see it
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Christmas
Christmas,Christmas give a cheer. Be happy, happy Christmas is HERE!!!!!
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Like answering a prayer for parents
This downloadable browser is comparable to Internet Explorer but just for kids. It showcases a fun user interface and allows kids to really give their opinion and a sense of self by tagging and customizing their experience. It's filled with educational content as well as what's new and hot. Definitely recommended!!!
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| 40% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 40% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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