The Silverlit Porsche 911 for iPod/iPhone/iPad is the perfect gift for older kids or ‘kids at heart’.
This beautifully crafted and fully assembled Official Licensed Porsche Remote Control Car is one of the best showcase models for any car enthusiasts. The best thing about it is that it’s controlled by your iPod / iPhone / iPad via bluetooth, so no need for an extra controller. It’s easy to use and comes with batteries, so you can set it up in no time.
This car is part of our Appcessory range – products that you can control with your smartphone or tablet.
The Silverlit Porsche 911 for iPod/iPhone/iPad is available at Dick Smith Stores and online 24/7 at dicksmith.com.au
Recommended Retail Price $89.95. Enzo Ferrari for iPod/iPhone/iPad also available.
Check out the reviews from Mouths of Mums members below.
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I was one of the lucky one to have the opportunity to review the porshe 911 and that was a while ago and we are still having fun with it. Our visitors also love to have a go and it a good talking point. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review it.
We love love love our Porsche 911 - our whole family has so much fun with it. "Dad" become a big kid, "mum" gets the giggles trying to steer, "big brother" loves having fun with the family (he's the best driver of us all) and "little brother" just finds it all so funny! We love it! Thank you Dick Smith!!!
The Silverlit Porshe is a fabulous gift for young and old!
I was more than impressed with the quality of the Silverlit Porsche. It arrived barely days after I found out I was lucky enough to review it. The outer packaging itself reflected that you were getting a product of quality. Before receiving the Porsche I looked it up on the Dick Smith website to make sure it would be compatible with my iPad. I was impressed with the detail Dick Smith had available and the fact it included a very informative video that gave a very clear impression of what the toy involved and even how big it was.
When the Porsche arrived, I let my hubby take over as he was very excited with what he called a Boys Toy. He said that initial set up had very easy to follow instructions. Once you download the app the Bluetooth connects very quickly and then your off. It was very simple to figure out how to control the car and he said you literally only need two thumbs for control.
The Silverlit Porsche is very relevant to today's tech savvy generation. Not so tech savvy people may struggle with the whole concept of Bluetooth, apps and what not, but with a little bit of patience they will very easily be able to enjoy the product also. I think the price is worth the product as you can tell the Porsche will be a lot longer lasting than other cheaper alternatives. You could even make the Porsche part of a collection as I saw somewhere there is a Bluetooth controlled Ferrari also available. I would highly recommend this product for all ages and people types. My baby daughter was enchanted by the real working lights and engine noises and my puppies were equally obsessed!
To be honest I didn't hod much hope for this car, with 3 boys we have been through a few r/c cars but this car is great!
It was so quick to set up, no having to wait for remotes to charge was great. While we waited for the app to download we popped the batteries in and set the bluetooth and we were away.
After a couple of minutes getting used to the controls we were off. We didn't have a big flat area for our first go, but I have to say it coped very well with all the turns and hills.
My older boys were very excited how real it looked and that the lights and indicators worked, they have plans to take it to the mini skate ark to see how it runs.
Hubby can't wait to sneak it to work for all the "big" kids to have a go.
Before trying this I would have not liked the price, but seeing how easy to set up and how well made it is I would happily pay this.
What a little beauty of a car! Look at far technology has come! Easy to set up, and a breeze to play with - we loved this terrific little remote control car! The lights were my favourite - the noise from the phone was slightly annoying, but easily rectified! I was a little scared about the children dropping my iPhone in the process, but we all survived unscathed! Mr. 8 would like me to tell you that it runs very well on the grass, driveway, carpet and tiles in the kitchen! One morning, I thought we had accidentally left it on overnight - I think we did, but the batteries were still fine. I would recommend this toy for the big and little kids in your life and especially for the Porsche enthusiasts out there! Great job Dick Smith!
Firstly thank you for letting me have the chance to review it. It has been great fun for all the family. It was really good that the batteries were included, it meant did have to rush out to get them. it was very easy to unpack and is very responsive. The family is having heaps of fun playing with it. I think that the age would probably be better for 10+.
The Silverlit Porsche is a terrific, if slightly pricey toy, which is great fun and very easy to use. The controls are quite intuitive and very responsive. For older kids or grown ups, the responsiveness could be a boon, but even at the lowest sensitivity setting this car responds quickly and even at the lowest accelleration rating, it drives fast. Fortunately it seems a robust toy and was unbothered by smacking into table legs and walls. The headlights and indicators are a very nice touch for older users, and the younger ones can find a way to use the indicators to tell them if they have the controls / wheels pointed the right way. I wasn't a big fan of the audio that comes from the controling iThing, as I felt it was quite unnecessary, and unless you have the volume down, it's very loud. The instructions stated that there was a "horn sound' but this emanates from the contoller, not from the car, so if you have the volume down then you won't be able to hear this tone. You'd have to be pretty deft at the controls to use the horn anyway, at least with a large screen device like an iPad, though you might have a hand free if you were on a smaller screened iThing. In fact, while there is a lot to be said for a littler kid using the iPad, it's heavy, but it makes the forwards and backwards tilt quite obvious to the supervising parent to give instructions. My two little boys loved it and my big boy (hubby) was a big fan too. Overall, a great toy, but it skews towards an older kid or Daddy audience.
I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review the Porsche 911 silverlit car! When it arrived I was really impressed with the packaging and couldn't wait to get the car out of the box.
First of all, the appearance and detailing of the car is pretty impressive, and I loved the fact that the indicators and headlights all worked.
It was easy enough to download the app onto the iPhone and iPad and even my husband (who is not an iPhone fan) could figure it out.
Driving the car was a bit tricky to begin with (very 'touchy') but I soon learned that it is possible to fine tune the sensitivity. I was surprised by how fast it could travel, and delighted by the suspension. It's fun driving around the house- but even more fun on a big open space where I could show off the seed!
I crashed the car into lots of things whilst getting the hang of it, and the paint job has held up really well.
Overall- it's a bit tricky to get the hang of, but great fun and I'm sure it would be appreciated by older kids, and kids at heart as a present under the tree.
Fast. Responsive- great gift for the big kids at heart
Impressive! Silverlit Bluetooth R/C Porsche 911 Carrera
First off I have never been good at steering video games or remote control anything! But I was excited to try the Porsche on my iPhone.
The packaging is very smart and showcases the product perfectly. The instructions are simple and easy to follow, I was also happy to see it included batteries.
The steering was a little sensitive until I found the sensitivity options (great idea) I was also impressed with the lights on the Porsche, which made it look like a real car and fun for playing with at night. My 6 month old loved watching is fly around the room. I will keep it for him when he's a little bit older.
I was concerned that it would use up all my battery life on my iPhone but it didn't really use up any more that usual.
Great product! Thank you for the chance to review the Silverlit interactive Bluetooth R/C Porsche
New Next Generation Silverlit Porsche 911using iPod/iPhone/iPad is 'SO COOL'.
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to review this wonderful product by Dick Smith. It has been a real pleasure.
It was realitively easy to apply the configuration settings and to adjust to suit the child's age and area you are playing in. With practice a child would easily improve the 'gesture and tilting' to control this beautifully scaled realisitc Porsche model. Once the batteries are inserted, the car is highly sensitive and responsive, and we found it better using a bigger area for speed. The sound can be turned on or off with nice suspension in the turns. Features such as the lights, indicators, are reallyl 'cool' adding to the value of play, especially in the dark. This toy would be preferable for children 10-12yrs old, though younger ones still get a lot of fun playing despite the crashes in learning to control it. Who knows with 'tec savy' youngsters these days! My three boys (11,9,4.5yrs old) are thrilled and excited to play with it for hours. Provides lots of fun.
The big kids and the little kids love the Porsche!
Before I write my review, I'd just like to take the opportunity to say thank you to the MoM team for allowing my family to review this product. Getting a really cool thing to review with my family is so exciting! So when the parcel arrived, I was extremely keen to get stuck into it, but waited until everyone was home before we unleashed the beast!
The packaging was really impressive and sturdy. This is something that I consider when purchasing toys like this as we do have ti post quite a few gifts, and I like to hope that the packaging gets there in one piece and still looking shiny and new.
It was really great that the batteries for the car were included. It meant that I didn't have to go on a battery hunt while everyone was eagerly waiting to have a play with the car! Also, I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I am terrible at remembering to have enough on hand for all those electronic toys come Christmas Day!
The instructions for Bluetooth set up was relatively simple, and if you already use either and iPhone or an iPad and are familiar with finding apps in the App Store, then it's easy.
The car is awesome! We all love the sound effects and the lights! In particular, we loved having a drive around kitchen island in the dark so you could really see how good the cars lights were.
The steering with the iPhone is a little sensitive for my younger kids (2.5 and 4) but the 7.5 year old had no problems at all tearing around on the tiles. Having said that, having a few accidents along the way is just part of the fun, isn't it?! The kids thought it hilarious when I crashed into a wall and then had to put the hazard lights on to get a tow!
The Porsche has been a real hit for the children AND the parents in our household and we are looking at buying the helicopter or another car (so we can have races!).
Thanks again for the opportunity to review the Silverlit Porsche 911 - it was so much fun!
Wow my first review, I have never been given the chance to review anything in my whole life so when I received the package was very excited to open it up. Anyway opened it up set it all up, even though I am not very good with with this sort of thing it took me a while to work it out. One mistake I did do though is show it to the rest of the family, now they all want it. Thank you very much for giving me this chance to review this product.
My first review and I was so excited! Couldn't wait to open the box & trial it - so I've managed to undo all the easy packaging, put batteries in an set up the iPhone .... Being a non car or RC car expert, it took me a while to get the car moving but once it did my adrenalin of excitement was obvious as I ran around the house following it (again being hopeless at any form of steering games/controls crashed into many walls & furniture) with so much fun! My youngest son was giggling so much from finding it fun & exciting too!!! I can't wait to master the RC steering and having a crash-free drive :)
This is going to provide so much fun for the whole family - my only problem is the boys fighting over who's turn it is and who it belongs to! We may need to buy one for us all!
Awesome item and loads of fun & entertainment. Thank you!
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
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linaianna said
- 09 Jul 2013
I was one of the lucky one to have the opportunity to review the porshe 911 and that was a while ago and we are still having fun with it. Our visitors also love to have a go and it a good talking point. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review it.
Would you recommend to other mums? What did your child think? Value of Product Quality of Product Dick Smith is a great choice for Christmas
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dreamer1495 said
- 10 Apr 2013
We love love love our Porsche 911 - our whole family has so much fun with it. "Dad" become a big kid, "mum" gets the giggles trying to steer, "big brother" loves having fun with the family (he's the best driver of us all) and "little brother" just finds it all so funny! We love it! Thank you Dick Smith!!!
Would you recommend to other mums? What did your child think? Value of Product Quality of Product Dick Smith is a great choice for Christmas
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tawhi said
- 27 Nov 2012
I was more than impressed with the quality of the Silverlit Porsche. It arrived barely days after I found out I was lucky enough to review it. The outer packaging itself reflected that you were getting a product of quality. Before receiving the Porsche I looked it up on the Dick Smith website to make sure it would be compatible with my iPad. I was impressed with the detail Dick Smith had available and the fact it included a very informative video that gave a very clear impression of what the toy involved and even how big it was.
Would you recommend to other mums? What did your child think? Value of Product Quality of Product Dick Smith is a great choice for Christmas
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missmissymoo said
- 27 Nov 2012
To be honest I didn't hod much hope for this car, with 3 boys we have been through a few r/c cars but this car is great!
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gocatgo said
- 27 Nov 2012
What a little beauty of a car! Look at far technology has come! Easy to set up, and a breeze to play with - we loved this terrific little remote control car! The lights were my favourite - the noise from the phone was slightly annoying, but easily rectified! I was a little scared about the children dropping my iPhone in the process, but we all survived unscathed! Mr. 8 would like me to tell you that it runs very well on the grass, driveway, carpet and tiles in the kitchen! One morning, I thought we had accidentally left it on overnight - I think we did, but the batteries were still fine. I would recommend this toy for the big and little kids in your life and especially for the Porsche enthusiasts out there! Great job Dick Smith!
Would you recommend to other mums? What did your child think? Value of Product Quality of Product Dick Smith is a great choice for Christmas
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linaianna said
- 27 Nov 2012
Firstly thank you for letting me have the chance to review it. It has been great fun for all the family. It was really good that the batteries were included, it meant did have to rush out to get them. it was very easy to unpack and is very responsive. The family is having heaps of fun playing with it. I think that the age would probably be better for 10+.
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colleen-b said
- 27 Nov 2012
The Silverlit Porsche is a terrific, if slightly pricey toy, which is great fun and very easy to use. The controls are quite intuitive and very responsive. For older kids or grown ups, the responsiveness could be a boon, but even at the lowest sensitivity setting this car responds quickly and even at the lowest accelleration rating, it drives fast. Fortunately it seems a robust toy and was unbothered by smacking into table legs and walls. The headlights and indicators are a very nice touch for older users, and the younger ones can find a way to use the indicators to tell them if they have the controls / wheels pointed the right way. I wasn't a big fan of the audio that comes from the controling iThing, as I felt it was quite unnecessary, and unless you have the volume down, it's very loud. The instructions stated that there was a "horn sound' but this emanates from the contoller, not from the car, so if you have the volume down then you won't be able to hear this tone. You'd have to be pretty deft at the controls to use the horn anyway, at least with a large screen device like an iPad, though you might have a hand free if you were on a smaller screened iThing. In fact, while there is a lot to be said for a littler kid using the iPad, it's heavy, but it makes the forwards and backwards tilt quite obvious to the supervising parent to give instructions. My two little boys loved it and my big boy (hubby) was a big fan too. Overall, a great toy, but it skews towards an older kid or Daddy audience.
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mcleoda said
- 25 Nov 2012
I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review the Porsche 911 silverlit car! When it arrived I was really impressed with the packaging and couldn't wait to get the car out of the box.
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jvh777 said
- 24 Nov 2012
First off I have never been good at steering video games or remote control anything! But I was excited to try the Porsche on my iPhone.
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alio said
- 23 Nov 2012
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to review this wonderful product by Dick Smith. It has been a real pleasure.
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Meegan said
- 22 Nov 2012
The big kids and the little kids love the Porsche!
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linaianna said
- 22 Nov 2012
Wow my first review, I have never been given the chance to review anything in my whole life so when I received the package was very excited to open it up. Anyway opened it up set it all up, even though I am not very good with with this sort of thing it took me a while to work it out. One mistake I did do though is show it to the rest of the family, now they all want it. Thank you very much for giving me this chance to review this product.
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dreamer1495 said
- 22 Nov 2012
My first review and I was so excited! Couldn't wait to open the box & trial it - so I've managed to undo all the easy packaging, put batteries in an set up the iPhone .... Being a non car or RC car expert, it took me a while to get the car moving but once it did my adrenalin of excitement was obvious as I ran around the house following it (again being hopeless at any form of steering games/controls crashed into many walls & furniture) with so much fun! My youngest son was giggling so much from finding it fun & exciting too!!! I can't wait to master the RC steering and having a crash-free drive :)
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10:27 pm
The Silverlit Porshe is a fabulous gift for young and old!
When the Porsche arrived, I let my hubby take over as he was very excited with what he called a Boys Toy. He said that initial set up had very easy to follow instructions. Once you download the app the Bluetooth connects very quickly and then your off. It was very simple to figure out how to control the car and he said you literally only need two thumbs for control.
The Silverlit Porsche is very relevant to today's tech savvy generation. Not so tech savvy people may struggle with the whole concept of Bluetooth, apps and what not, but with a little bit of patience they will very easily be able to enjoy the product also. I think the price is worth the product as you can tell the Porsche will be a lot longer lasting than other cheaper alternatives. You could even make the Porsche part of a collection as I saw somewhere there is a Bluetooth controlled Ferrari also available. I would highly recommend this product for all ages and people types. My baby daughter was enchanted by the real working lights and engine noises and my puppies were equally obsessed!
9:26 pm
Fantastic fun for the little and big kids
It was so quick to set up, no having to wait for remotes to charge was great. While we waited for the app to download we popped the batteries in and set the bluetooth and we were away.
After a couple of minutes getting used to the controls we were off. We didn't have a big flat area for our first go, but I have to say it coped very well with all the turns and hills.
My older boys were very excited how real it looked and that the lights and indicators worked, they have plans to take it to the mini skate ark to see how it runs.
Hubby can't wait to sneak it to work for all the "big" kids to have a go.
Before trying this I would have not liked the price, but seeing how easy to set up and how well made it is I would happily pay this.
Thank you Dick Smiths this is great.
9:24 pm
A teeny, tiny but very TOUGH Porsche!
12:40 pm
heaps of fun for all the family
1:18 am
Childs play for big kids or small
8:43 pm
Fast, responsive, a great toy for Big Kids too!
First of all, the appearance and detailing of the car is pretty impressive, and I loved the fact that the indicators and headlights all worked.
It was easy enough to download the app onto the iPhone and iPad and even my husband (who is not an iPhone fan) could figure it out.
Driving the car was a bit tricky to begin with (very 'touchy') but I soon learned that it is possible to fine tune the sensitivity. I was surprised by how fast it could travel, and delighted by the suspension. It's fun driving around the house- but even more fun on a big open space where I could show off the seed!
I crashed the car into lots of things whilst getting the hang of it, and the paint job has held up really well.
Overall- it's a bit tricky to get the hang of, but great fun and I'm sure it would be appreciated by older kids, and kids at heart as a present under the tree.
Fast. Responsive- great gift for the big kids at heart
6:52 pm
Impressive! Silverlit Bluetooth R/C Porsche 911 Carrera
The packaging is very smart and showcases the product perfectly. The instructions are simple and easy to follow, I was also happy to see it included batteries.
The steering was a little sensitive until I found the sensitivity options (great idea) I was also impressed with the lights on the Porsche, which made it look like a real car and fun for playing with at night. My 6 month old loved watching is fly around the room. I will keep it for him when he's a little bit older.
I was concerned that it would use up all my battery life on my iPhone but it didn't really use up any more that usual.
Great product! Thank you for the chance to review the Silverlit interactive Bluetooth R/C Porsche
11:43 am
New Next Generation Silverlit Porsche 911using iPod/iPhone/iPad is 'SO COOL'.
It was realitively easy to apply the configuration settings and to adjust to suit the child's age and area you are playing in. With practice a child would easily improve the 'gesture and tilting' to control this beautifully scaled realisitc Porsche model. Once the batteries are inserted, the car is highly sensitive and responsive, and we found it better using a bigger area for speed. The sound can be turned on or off with nice suspension in the turns. Features such as the lights, indicators, are reallyl 'cool' adding to the value of play, especially in the dark. This toy would be preferable for children 10-12yrs old, though younger ones still get a lot of fun playing despite the crashes in learning to control it. Who knows with 'tec savy' youngsters these days! My three boys (11,9,4.5yrs old) are thrilled and excited to play with it for hours. Provides lots of fun.
8:29 pm
Great first impression and heaps of fun!
Before I write my review, I'd just like to take the opportunity to say thank you to the MoM team for allowing my family to review this product. Getting a really cool thing to review with my family is so exciting! So when the parcel arrived, I was extremely keen to get stuck into it, but waited until everyone was home before we unleashed the beast!
The packaging was really impressive and sturdy. This is something that I consider when purchasing toys like this as we do have ti post quite a few gifts, and I like to hope that the packaging gets there in one piece and still looking shiny and new.
It was really great that the batteries for the car were included. It meant that I didn't have to go on a battery hunt while everyone was eagerly waiting to have a play with the car! Also, I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I am terrible at remembering to have enough on hand for all those electronic toys come Christmas Day!
The instructions for Bluetooth set up was relatively simple, and if you already use either and iPhone or an iPad and are familiar with finding apps in the App Store, then it's easy.
The car is awesome! We all love the sound effects and the lights! In particular, we loved having a drive around kitchen island in the dark so you could really see how good the cars lights were.
The steering with the iPhone is a little sensitive for my younger kids (2.5 and 4) but the 7.5 year old had no problems at all tearing around on the tiles. Having said that, having a few accidents along the way is just part of the fun, isn't it?! The kids thought it hilarious when I crashed into a wall and then had to put the hazard lights on to get a tow!
The Porsche has been a real hit for the children AND the parents in our household and we are looking at buying the helicopter or another car (so we can have races!).
Thanks again for the opportunity to review the Silverlit Porsche 911 - it was so much fun!
3:37 pm
It was very well packaged, and looked very smart.
9:41 am
Our first Porsche!!!
This is going to provide so much fun for the whole family - my only problem is the boys fighting over who's turn it is and who it belongs to! We may need to buy one for us all!
Awesome item and loads of fun & entertainment. Thank you!
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