LeapPad Explorer

The LeapPad Explorer was the first release in a new line of LeapPad products after the discontinuation of the original LeapPad line. Announced on June 29, 2011,[1] the LeapPad Explorer was released on August 15, 2011.

In June 2012, new versions of the LeapPad Explorers was announced.[2] The update was branded the LeapPad2 and has a higher resolution camera, longer battery life, 4GB of memory and a LF 2000 processor.[3]

LeapPad Explorer specs

  • Built-in 1.2 megapixel camera/video recorder
  • 5" touch screen (480x272)
  • 2 GB of storage

LeapPad2 specs

  • Built-in 2.0 megapixel camera/video recorder
  • 4GB of storage
  • LF 2000 processor (550 MHz)

Awards

In 2012, the LeapPad Explorer was awarded 3 titles: "Toy of the Year (overall)", "Educational Toy of the Year" and "Preschool Toy of the Year" at the 12th Annual Toy of the Year Awards,[4] which is held at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

See also

  • LeapFrog Epic, an Android-based tablet computer developed and marketed by LeapFrog

References

  1. ↑ "LeapFrog Reinvents Learning with LeapPad, A Breakthrough Tablet Just for Kids" (PDF). Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  2. ↑ "New LeapFrog LeapPadster 2 and Leapster GS3 give Educational Gaming a Power Boost". Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "LeapFrog reveals LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS learning tablets, priced at $70 and $100". Engadgetforkids.com. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  4. ↑ "Toy Of The Year Award Winners – TOTY 2012". TheHotToys. TheHotToys.com. Retrieved 26 August 2013.


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