Kano Computer Kit. Coding fun for kids?

[@DoomWalker42]

Never been this early but seriously I think 300 dollars is overpriced considering that the raspberry pi on its own is around 30 or so and a keyboard like that kind would be around 10-15 maybe. Dunno how much the screen would cost but surely not 250 dollars. For that price you could get a whole laptop or desktop PC. Very interested in using the screen for a mini-itx build with a Pico PSU though.

[@obviouslyniceduh5521]

a decent raspberry pi screen is 50$ no need for 300$

[@Vespula]

Tom Brown a proper raspberry pie bundle on amazon costs around $100 so Kano charging $150 for all that stuff is honestly a pretty good deal. You surely would spend more getting this stuff separately from different companies.

[@DoomWalker42]

Oh I did not know that, my mistake then. Ah well seems like a cool deal. Guess you pay for the convenience of having it all in one package and nice and easy to install.

[@alexiswilletts2584]

I'm thinking that you're mostly paying for the bundled programming software. Creating that would take quite some time and wouldn't be cheap.

[@SquintyGears]

if you buy this you're not trying to buy the hardware. so the price of it only covers a fraction of what you're considering when looking at this. it's like saying a textbook you need for a class is overpriced because the cost of cardboard and paper is only 10$ for 300 blank pages and ink is 10$ a cartridge. it's besides the point. and it's nowhere near Macbook territory.....

[@willguter5521]

Isn't coding already fun?

[@breadnoodle]

Will Guter exactly my thoughts -the title seems to be a very minor click bait-

[@bleuthoot]

Yes

[@TheSpacecraftX]

DonaldTrumFaggot $300 for this. Yeah it's basically Scratch which is free and runs in the browser and a raspberry Pi.which has got to be like £30 tops. Plus a basic monitor and keyboard.

[@mozaic]

Yes and this will definitely draw the younger crowd in more. I'm gonna get this for my younger sister's birthday

[@genericgreensquid6669]

To be fair, if you gotta introduce someone to coding, you can't just put them in front of a command line and say 'this will be so much fun!'. Sure, the Kano is a bit overpriced for what it does, but Block programming is very fun and and probably a great way to introduce someone to coding.

[@ErnestJay88]

It's just a custom Raspberry pi with flashy light

[@TheSpacecraftX]

Coding was always fun. You just have to be doing it for something you find interesting or want to actually use. This is asking way too much for not enough delivery.

[@tiborklein5349]

It costs too much. You can get a cheap used prebuilt PC with monitor, mouse and keyboard for $200 that will blow this out of the water. Get a pixel kit for it for $85 and you're still under $300.

[@retrorevival1]

a whole $15 dollars wow, what a saving......

[@FrankTheTank107]

You're also paying for the compatibility convenience, small for factor, color fun, and just over all convenience of buying it all together at the same place and comes together at the same time

[@xXCrimsonWolfXx752]

From what year? 1997?

[@tiborklein5349]

But a PC has more use than a small screen and a raspberry pi. You can get a 4 year old Dell Optiplex for around $100.

[@tiborklein5349]

I didn't say it's bad, just overpriced.

[@mattimus5101]

When he said the Pi was $150, the product lost me. You can go on amazon and pick up the Pi 3 for $50 CAD, which is like $2 USD (exaggeration). I get that it comes with a keyboard/mouse combo, but I'm like 99% sure that if you're into coding, you have a keyboard already. You can also make your own pixel screen with an Arduino for under $40 CAD. Pick up an HDMI cable, or an HDMI to DVI adapter if your monitor doesn't support and hook it all up to a bigger screen without having to buy a screen, unless you're a coder without a screen...

[@rasaska8701]

its actually awesome but just not for 300$...

[@robertnussberger2028]

Well, you are in luck. Right now, you can get one on target online for a discount of [I believe] $55.00.

[@eternalr5104]

Robert Nussberger Yeah now I can finally break my brother’s record, lol

[@jordlor6260]

For teaching people how to use computers, and to teach them how computers work I think this is awesome. With everything included it does seem a bit pricey, but for schools and junk this would be really cool for kids to learn.

[@thankyoufordrifting551]

the red wire in the background......once you see it......you cannot unsee it lol... Kano this is really cool.

[@vinhannguyen2632]

Can I do RGB with the kit?

[@ar_x7]

This is definitely a kit for kids. If you want a kit to actually code, get an arduino kit and make your self a remote coffee maker.

[@sqlevolicious]

$300?!?!? Are you KIDDING me? A $35 rpi A $40 screen A $50 keyboard And about $15 worth of cables. Kano is a complete ripoff.

[@metaphysicalconifercone182]

If coding wasn't fun A lot of people wouldn't be using linux since the beginning.

[@metaphysicalconifercone182]

AsBadAsBot *kurwa* Sup

[@wkingston1248]

I can't be bothered with linux since any advantages i get from using it. Are worth much less than the fact i still need to dual boot anyway to be able to do everything i want. As soon as linux gets compatability with the things i need sorted out ill jump ship real fast.

[@metaphysicalconifercone182]

WiSpKing erm. >Install wine >??? >Profit

[@wkingston1248]

I just checked the wine app data base and didn't realize how many games and programs were supported. That being said there are quite a few games that i like playing that aren't there so i still need to dual boot. Plus my keyboard does't have a linux driver at all. Its getting close to the point i want it to be at but its not there yet for me. The main issue is windows can do everything i want but linux can do most things, even if they are done better.

[@metaphysicalconifercone182]

WiSpKing eh, you're welcome to join anytime though. I switched to linux because i got a virus a few times too much and the last time it happened it really really really pissed me off. So i deleted windows completely and moved to fedora and not to deepin.

[@anerdwitdacamera204]

As a software engineer, I wouldn't use that myself, but I would buy this for kids as gifts.

[@Jake-kj6zr]

WHERE IS THE PLANT REVIEW I NEED TO KNOW

[@Laughing_Individual]

Didn't Jayztwocents showcase this with his daughter?

[@SteelSkin667]

I remember that. It was ages ago, too.

[@brofights3138]

Mind Errant at least something similar to this

[@lfox02]

Yes, yes he did...

[@bobmarley8000]

what if you bought the raspberry pi 3 separately for £30, use your current monitor/keyboard and put the software on it instead of buying it for over £200? even if you couldn't put the software on it you can still learn using a less restrictive software on a raspberry pi and be able to process further.

[@roboactive]

Congrats on 700k subs!!!

[@otisjordan5613]

I'd totally get that Pixel thing as a revmeter for my racing rig. If I was actually good enough to code something like that.

[@grizzly9960]

Looks like Fisher Price's first computer for children under 5 ;-)

[@derschleichende]

Grizzly PC it is for 5 year olds

[@nnrmnlg]

This is really nice for children to learn basic code logic

[@thataliendan]

2:27 - I thought that was a m16 with a pk-a sight lol

[@Special_Sharpie]

Was about to buy one... and they don't ship to Canada! Funny that I'm watching a Canadian reviewer!

[@GManShorty78]

Looks quite fun. What age would you say this was suitable for as I'm thinking of maybe seeing if my kids would like one?

[@davidmcbenge9370]

It would be a fun kit to tinker around with but, at that price it would be pretty expensive even to get your children or friends. If they could keep their prices down a little bit more I think more people would be likely to get one. You can get just the pi3b for around $35.

[@sadiqyl]

Can it run crysis?

[@anthonys.3871]

Sadiq Yusuf Lawal Can it run minesweeper?

[@wkingston1248]

I really dont get products like these out side very young children. Its designed to be essentially a game. It might be easy and fun for some but it doesn't even teach you all the basics(looks like varibles are defined for you). You can do really fun stuff with visual basic or python with the many free places to learn. The basics of programming are easy enough anyway. Saying its a way to learn "coding" is pretty disengenous. And at this price lego mind storm is a much better purchase.

[@umantab1800]

Do you know where to find the pixel kit app? Isnt in the Page anymore😢

[@MrDavidRicketts]

I saw this at best buy where I work and I want to get this for my kids

[@ShikiKaze]

Damn nice, I can see why people don't like the price but that's for over-head costs. No company will sell for little to no profit unless the value of the product is trash.

[@DoomedCookie69]

So using blocky is now coding? Please tell me it lets you do more that using blocky

[@AFTstorm]

as a software engineer, im severely dissapointed,

[@AranakAsulis]

What's that case in the background?

[@sunakujira]

I don't think it's a good idea to review "coding starter kit", when you are not familiar with the industry. I bet you'd be cringing instead, if it was a "video editor starter kit". Also the title is quite ignorant, I mean wouldn't you feel uncomfortable if you see a video with a title "This system makes video editing... FUN?" For starters, if you need something like this to "have fun" with coding, maybe coding is not for you in the first place.

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

Congrats on 700k! :)

[@winfieldk6692]

EthaN Not yet :P

[@nout4269]

C++ is the real fun, get your kids into it as early as possible.

[@matteocagnotti5441]

c# is bae for me though

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Well I'm doing it in school now, so am I lucky?

[@scott7173]

C++ is painful imo

[@TheMixedupstuff]

Something simpler like lua is more fun imo. Funnily, multiple computer mods for minecraft use lua as a coding language so it may be more relevant? (r/fellowkids territory here.) Teaching your kids c++ will take a long time.

[@k1ngjulien_]

Coding is always(mostly) fun!

[@PaulTheFox1988]

A great idea, but not for $300, honestly any computer can be used to learn programming, you don't need a device like this to start. This device would be great for $180, maybe $200, but for $300 is a bit much for a RPi, a screen and some plastic casing, especially considering I can pick up a RPi, case, power adapter and a 4GB SD card for ~$50. Having said that, programming is fun, it's hard, but it is a huge amount of fun, and those eureka moments when you grasp a concept and turn into a working application is something to be experienced, and anything that can get more people learning it is great, but the price has to be right, and $300 is not it. If you really want to learn programming and want a programming language that is easy to learn, and aren't willing to shell out $300, then Java is a great place to start, especially because you can get a cheap android phone/tablet and use Google's SDK for free to make your own programs for a fraction of the cost of this device.

[@NLxDoDge]

You don't need a fancy system to make coding cool. Don't force yourself to code. That's boring. Try this instead: Think of something that you want to make, and MAKE IT. Try to follow some online tutorials and try out a bunch of stuff. Making thing that you will use yourself is always fun.

[@xx_Ashura_xx]

yes finally a youtuber who lives in toronto like me

[@david32002]

Coding is already fun even without this

[@xenokite]

Wow I just got my idea for Xmas gifts for my kids...

[@Valfaun]

well... certainly seems like a fun toy for (younger) people with curiosity about computers. i guess the advantage lies in its accessibility and polished presentation. but you really gotta have a decent amount of spare coin to invest a couple hundred dollars into a toy with creative and basic educational value. i mean, the stuff you showed in that weather thing can be learned just as well using free software, like i did in school. we wrote simplified programs like that to navigate a ladybug through a labyrinth in some java applet. but yeah, your money would definitely get you a nicer experience with these kits

[@k1ngjulien_]

Are you Sure the OS on the Raspberry Pi is open source? I tink they are just running a heavily modified raspbian but that doesn't mean that their verison is public

[@moodymotions]

I did like the pixel kit,, and it is really a great fun for the beginner who wants to understand programming,,, especially for kids... overall i think its pricey... it is better to go for a pi which cheap monitor and old mouse/keyboard,,, and make actually software which can be used in the real world... for ex., a kid can learn to make a thief alarm system from pi

[@paarthdesaai]

Sound starts at 0:18

[@thomasodonoghue3239]

what happend to dimitri

[@TheGoldenRiolu123]

tbh the display kit stuff is perfect for media consumption, i'd love to put android on it

[@TheGoldenRiolu123]

and the pixel kit can be a really nice customizable clock

[@dot_boi]

honestly seems very expensive, Arduous and rasbery Pis are so much cheaper, you can get 5 arduino nano clones with the ATmega chip on it for like $15 on amazon. Not bad for starter projects for young ones but honestly it seems like you are so limited. If you want cheaper DIY projects a great source for finding cheap electronic components is ebay, just make sure to buy in bulk like 100pcs if you can because its so much cheaper. I made my own RGB controller like addressable LEDS from the HUE+ for $15 and I also made my own xbox 360 wireless adapter with an ardunio pretty cheaply.

[@zentsugo]

Coding is already fun.

[@Fiskgjusen]

uff I hate coding like this. tried it with MIT App Inventor, where you also code in a gui with different blocks representing different type of code. it is SO dependent on moving the mouse around and clicking. move, click, move, click, move, click. jesus. it's SO SLOW.

[@AyoubMRG4mer]

coding is already fun

[@WingmanImd]

(First time I disliked one of your videos) I know you have to pay your bills, but I watch your content for the trustworthy information not spreading misinformation for some income. The product is overpriced, and don't get me started on the "coding" part. As a dev I can tell you that it's easier and BETTER to just learn python or js or some sh*t. I'm disappointed!!!

[@TheMasterOfSafari]

WingmanImd I agree.. overpriced, + coding has always been fun for me.. and this ain’t really *coding*..

[@jahkae]

OH MY GOSH. A yellow HDMI cable? No way /s. Sounded a bit forced, my guy

[@PraduhTV]

Programming is already fun...

[@limbus_patrum]

Would love to play with it. Too bad it's so expensive especially for somebody like me who don't earn their wage in $ or €.

[@radtech246]

> Download Visual Studio > Profit

[@dayvie9517]

.net sucks .i.

[@anonymouse7074]

core

[@abdulmuhaimin5274]

Step 1: Download Visual Studio Step 2: Exactly what do you expect Step 3: Profit

[@JesseLZamora]

Well, this isn't real coding. But it does look pretty cool

[@screamerpixel3957]

It's a good concept that seems to be executed fairly well,but I don't really see the audience existing for this product.

[@vasilijeperovic7649]

such a biased review... $300 is a great price? Raspberry pi, keyboard, mouse and cables are under $50, while you can get a raspberry pi touch screen for $70........

[@Clairvoyant81]

Sorry, but no. I just went to Amazon: A Pi 3 with power supply, case and SD card alone is around $70. Add a semi-decent keyboard with touch pad simlar to the one included in the kit here and you're at $95. I'd really like to see how you get that stuff for less than $50 when a Pi 3 alone is $30 and a decent keyboard is around $15 to $25. Yes, the "computer kit" for $150 is more expensive... but this Kano kit seems to include quite a bit of learning material, which should also be considered, because for a newcomer that can make the difference between enjoying the learning process or ditching it after a few days of trying. So, in the end, I don't think these kits are targeting people who already know what they need and know that to do with this stuff, and they're charging a bit extra for the convenience. Same basically goes for the screen kit. A screen with a resolution of 1280x800 is around $90 without a case. If you want the complete thing including a decent case you're looking at around $110.

[@tusing7780]

But coding is already fun!

[@Delivator]

Coding is fun!

[@Lunarman1000]

I want this!

[@ovidiodemorizi]

Fun ..Cool product

[@Catbus-Driver]

But is it Fred approved?

[@epicsmg2682]

I really struggle to learn code I have tried almost everything but going to a college and paying for a course. Would this be a viable option for me to learn?

[@Erlumiswatchingyou]

Short answer : no. Long answer : if you haven't been able to learn to code using mainstream languages, this won't be of any help. Maybe you'll do things that you will find nice, but it this is very far from "real" coding. Programming, or maybe should I say algorithmics, isn't for everyone, and that's okay really.

[@coby7398]

This kit probably not the best for it

[@WahyuHidayat-tz4tu]

Absolutely NO. First of all, You need to understand the esensial of languages. I mean the structures, rules, special terms & conditions etc. It's like you learn how to speak. But not to humans tho, in this case to the machines.

[@tjeulink]

learning how to code is basically learning how to speak a new language (thats why they are called languages lol). In a sense learning to use a completely different GUI logic and structure is also learning a language, you learn how to tell the machine what you want to do, just with more layers of abstraction than coding is. What is the thing that hindered you from learning it before? frustrations? no motivation? dunno where you're from but here we have people called "study guidance councilor" who help with this kind of stuff to see if a study would fit you or not. It really depends on what hindered you before to what the solution is, there is no one size fits all for learning.

[@SquintyGears]

the only thing your missing is self management skills to give yourself tasks and goals to achieve. paying for a course would help you since the teacher gives you your assignments but this will put you in the same pitfall you already are in

[@Mempo1]

couple dumb comments like "just learn C" or "pff this isn't real programming" BRO this is meant for children/early teens you fools

[@thebman712]

i really like that keyboard. its the only reason i clicked on this video. too bad its included in an overpriced kit.

[@platinumlagg]

anyone heard of the raspbery pie???

[@winfieldk6692]

platinum lagg yup

[@itsdeonlol]

This is cool Eber!

[@hoodie-kun643]

3:57

[@WahyuHidayat-tz4tu]

How many times he said "instance"? Comments down below. Thank you!

[@danimoosakhan]

Just learn python for free.

[@kaelthassunstrider4559]

Why do people talk about things like raspberry pi when they say teach coding? just use any computer. literally any :P I'm not sure but I also feel like the GPIO stuff are better taught after you're good at programming in general! and ouch no linux support D: this is supposed to be a coding product! also it's hella overpriced just get the parts yourself!

[@tindo]

Amazing video and an amazing product

[@DrummerGuirtaristman]

eber is the best

[@poiisondn]

I thought it was pronounced "Kah-noh" instead of "Kay-noh".

[@VictorMistral]

Come on, learn programming by learning C. It's super easy to learn, and really powerfull. Don't start wiith OO language (java, C++, C#) does are harder the get. Procedural is the way to go to learm, and strict language like C is perfect to start. Ain't joking. C is tons easier then javascript...

[@Alec_Reaper]

VictorMistral If you want a job you'll do Object Oriented, Java is the most popular language uwu

[@3eeple]

Easier to create memory leaks that is, right ?

[@kaevras]

Start with whatever language you like. O-O concepts aren't hard to grasp at all, they're simple as anything. Java and C# are perfectly fine, in this case. C++ is also fine, though pointers and memory management is definitely something that would fuck a beginner up. Though, as I mentioned, not impossible. For reference, I started C++ as my first ever programming language years ago. Of course I struggled, but it made every other language I picked up a literal piece of piss - a walk in the park.

[@reeven1721]

Python is a good starting language, and nowadays is as ubiquitous as Java or C#.

[@RenegadeFury]

Because having to malloc and cast fairly often is easier to learn? C is not a great starting language.

[@acef0rce824]

just buy a raspberry pi its a lot cheaper

[@xsais]

If you want to learn to code, do not use drag and drop interfaces. learn real code (maybe start with 3rd gen and work your way down or up), there are hundreds of territorials out there and best yet its free.

[@pnutdraws]

anyone else clicked because it looks like their raspberry pi? :)

[@BladeRunner21577]

Its difficult to understand why you would bother to plug this product other than purly because they paid for it. Its a product that teaches you how to use another more grown up product.... An introduction to some basic "programming", it teaches some fundimentals but doesnt really allow you to stray much further from there within the confins of the pack you buy. Apart from looking slightly better finished than what you can already get for less money it adds nothing more to the market. Its only real plus point is they paid you to advertise it.

[@jcharliegmontes]

"Coding", btw It's already fun

[@GJSelect]

his name is eber not ebert?

[@HardwareCanucks]

+GJSelect correct

[@GJSelect]

HardwareCanucks I like that name a lot more. Ebert sounds like one of our American comic strip characters who is kinda dumb

[@MonsieurGilbert]

almost like scratch

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I.... I can't believe it. An empty comment section, that means I'm first.

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

No, you weren't. And, no one cares.

[@Vince-wl7vo]

This is a cool idea for a kid's toy, but way over priced. $150 for that tiny little screen? You can buy a decent 24-27" 1080p monitor for that much. As far as fully functioning computer... Really? This is the 2017 throwback 90s style version of a netbook computer taken out of the convenient folding laptop style case.

[@thomasstein3774]

If you don't find coding fun then why would you even touch it?

[@fachriem]

Coding? hehe

[@psuedoscience6943]

It's always been fun :P

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

You obviously cannot critique the price point on a sponsored video, wich is the biggest drawback of this kit. 380 Euro? No thanks.

[@xbst_]

I don't like when a paid video has critique in it. Please try to tell tour opinions and just give the facts without any comment attached to it.

[@shzammpatapon9865]

Are you serious eber, this cost too much

[@RTJJstudios]

Implying coding isn't fun?

[@belkacemoularbi2587]

wanna a joke: iphone x

[@r000OO00tt]

its for 5year olds... no linux either

[@shzammpatapon9865]

Who else thought the title was This System makes Cooling ... Fun?!

[@jayj1120]

fist

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

and?

[@genericworks9092]

me daddy

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

DEAD TREND

[@thisisntmyname2649]

Welcome back to another episode of thought invoking and well worded KZbin comments.

[@belkacemoularbi2587]

hay earlys!

[@prashant_ambaliya]

Worst