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How to Buy a Barbie PC and Software

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Now your child can have her very own, real computer with Barbie motif and Barbie software for only $600.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Barbie Printers
  • Computer Desks
  • Printer Paper
  • Barbie PCs
  • Barbie Dolls
  1. Step 1

    Think about the child you are considering buying the computer for. Is she old enough to use it responsibly?

  2. Step 2

    Look at the Barbie PC online. Notice its distinctive pink-and-silver decor.

  3. Step 3

    Understand that it is a real computer with color monitor, keyboard, floppy drive, 3 GB hard drive, 32 MB memory, 32x CD-ROM, fax/modem and speakers.

  4. Step 4

    Consider the large amount of software the Barbie PC comes with: 12 Barbie software titles including Barbie Detective, Barbie Riding Club and Barbie Fashion Designer. It also includes Windows 98 and an encyclopedia, atlas, math program, keyboard program, Internet access software, a creative writing program and Cyber Patrol, which supervises children's Internet access.

  5. Step 5

    Know that the system includes the Barbie digital camera and accompanying software.

  6. Step 6

    Realize that the system does not include a printer, but that one can be added to the system.

  7. Step 7

    Be surprised that the entire system can be purchased for about $600.

Tips & Warnings
  • The system also includes a mouse, mouse pad and CD holder.
  • All software is fully loaded when you receive your computer.
  • Barbie software can be purchased separately if you do not buy the Barbie PC.
  • Barbie computers with 64 MB memory, 40x CD-ROM, Word Perfect and 6 GB and 13 GB hard drives are $800 and $1000, respectively. A Barbie printer, scanner and warranty are also available.

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psibaby said

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on 1/20/2008 This article is from 2000. I purchased one of these computers for my daughter in Jan. 2000. Surprisingly, it still works. The company went bankrupt around Christmas of the same year. Here is a link with more information: http://www.news.com/Bankruptcy-crashes-the-Barbie-PC/2100-1040_3-250222.html

psibaby said

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on 1/19/2008 This is a very old article. The Barbie PC was out in 1999/2000. I bought one for my daughter back in 2000. We actually still have it and it still works. The company has since went bankrupt. You can read it about it here.

Vesta67 said

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on 12/7/2007 This page tells you how to buy a Barbie PC and how much it costs, but it doesn't say where to buy the Barbie PC? Who's selling it? This information would be helpful

78vette said

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on 12/3/2007 I want to see the picture of the barbie pc.

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on 4/18/2007 This is just a sales add.

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