I finally broke down and bought it. I did not think we needed it....... Its $60 per year, and now after using it, its worth FAR more. Excellent bonding time and she is learning. I need to sit most the time due to health crap..... This is PERFECT for us. Lil one crawls up on a stool next to me, both of us infront of my computer and we "play" the educational lessons together. She is learning, I can be totally involved without physical actions that are difficult for me for more than a few minutes at a time. Love it! Worth the $$ to me.