- By plugging the Dora Links doll into the computer (via USB), girls will have access to her online world
- Disguise Dora online by changing her hair length, eye color, jewelry, and more…and watch those changes magically appear on your Dora doll
- Meet the Explorer Girls at their online café to help them solve mysteries
- Explore new locations, get involved in community & charity functions, meet new friends, play games, and even receive D-mail
- Your Dora Links doll will even alert you when there’s a new online mystery available
- There, girls can help Dora and her friends solve mysteries through engaging game play that affects change in Dora's world
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 Daughter LOVES it |
| Review Date: October 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Brown, |
My daughter's just over 3, but she loves the new Dora! I like the way that the doll doesn't just interact with the on-screen world, but she seems to take the world with her when we disconnect her from the computer! I hate how most electronic toys say the same thing over and over and over--but this one is different. When you unplug her from the computer, she remembers the mystery that you just solved with her, and talks about it when you play away from the computer. It seems to encourage imaginative play AWAY from the computer--I love that--and the things the doll says are always changing. Big bonus.
It's fun connected to the computer too; there are tons of dressup games (DD loves those) and it's fun to change the jewelry, eyes and hair on the computer and then watch the doll change to match. We play the games and the mysteries together, but I'm sure older kids could do it alone.
Just one thing to be aware of--there is some "download" time you have to be ready for when you first install the software, so be ready to let your daughter play with the doll away from the computer for about 20 minutes or so while you get everything set up. |
installation assitance
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| Review Date: December 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: tctech, tcat |
Software troubles:
**Dora is not currently Mac compatible
**Not all of the software content is on the CD; most of the content is actually on the server and must be downloaded as an update.
Download the software from [...] rather than use the CD at all, use a download manager (free program available online) Even though your internet may be fast the server can be slow. A manager insures a complete download for the software. Also make sure to use the save as command rather than the run command when initially downloading.
If update download cancels or freezes (the Dora update with the blue loading bar)
Go to C:>program files>mattel>doralinks>downloadcache
In this folder delete any files with extension/type ".part" (the title will be something like contentCD's 1-6) These are the update downloads and if the update cancels or cuts out they can become corrupted. After deleting these files run Dora as administrator and it will start to update again.
FIREWALLS: MacAfee, Norton, AVG, Trendmicro, will prevent Dora software from updating properly. Make sure to pause them or to ad www.doralinks.com to the exceptions list. Also add www.doralinks.com to the windows firewall exceptions list.
Xp: make sure that you have service pack 3, if not go to the Microsoft website for an update.
Vista: make sure to always install the downloaded software as an administrator, when you get a Dora links icon on the desktop right click and run as administrator. (This allows the program to bypass firewalls and to install content.
Windows 7: make sure again to use online software rather than disc to install.
Issues with the doll: if the software asks for a secret code when the doll is plugged in that means the computer is not registering the doll as connected. Secrete codes are not needed for the USB Dora doll.
Don't connect the doll until the software gets its updates
Make sure to use the back USB ports if you are on a desktop. monitor and keyboard USB ports will not work.
You may reset the doll by holding the reset button down for a few seconds. The reset button is directly above the doll's USB port.
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Huge Hit For 4 Year Old!
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| Review Date: February 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mtn Mom, |
With all of the negative reviews floating around out there, I feel compelled to report a positive experience. My 4 year old daughter got the Dora Links doll, the Puerto Verde School, and a few of the accessories for Christmas. Over one month later this doll is still getting played with on a daily basis. It has been a huge hit! I have to help my young daughter a bit with the mysteries, and it has been a fun activity to do together. The mysteries really are educational and teach my daughter how to listen and follow directions.
There are many reviewers who are complaining that most of Dora's world is locked unless you buy accessories. In our experience, this just hasn't been the case. I have been solving the mysteries with my daughter, and have found that we have been able to enter all of the buildings and play about 90% of the "locked" games and activities during our sleuthing. While people may want to purchase the Explorer Girls, Play Sets, and Clothing Packs to get instant access to the games, activities, and locked buildings, it isn't a must. For those who want the most bang for their buck I would recommend buying just the Dora Links doll and the Puerto Verde School, which unlocks 4 additional mysteries. Of the other accessories, the only two that seem to open something unique that we haven't come across so far in the mysteries are the puppy and boombox packs. My daughter loves the puppy! The secret code lets Dora's cute little dog, Cora follow her around town. The boombox pack is also fun as it allows Dora to purchase new tunes at the music store to play on the boombox in her room.
I also am happy to report that it is true that new mysteries are added on a regular basis. Since Christmas, there have been three new mysteries to solve. It seems like the new mysteries appear on the first of the month, so I am guessing there will be one new mystery to solve each month this year.
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