![]() ![]() Kids can build a strong learning foundation with phonics skills, mathematics and spelling, and then take learning beyond the basics to geography, world languages, music, creativity, science and life skills such as brushing their teeth. LeapPad even remembers a child's progress from game to game and book to book to keep the content challenging and engaging. Unique to LeapFrog products, games auto-adjust so kids can learn at just the right pace – and each LeapPad book app is actually three books in one – offering each story at three different levels. Expanding the fun across platforms, the existing library of Leapster Explorer game cartridges and apps is cross compatible with LeapPad. Whether doodling on photos taken with the built-in camera, creating a story about themselves in the Story Studio, or bringing their favorite characters to life with the Animation Studio, there is truly something for every child."ĭesigned for little hands and big imaginations, LeapPad will launch with LeapFrog's largest library ever and offers more than 100 learning game cartridges, books, apps and videos, by year end. "LeapPad's apps inspire kids to explore their inner creativity. "We wanted LeapPad to offer kids the ability to create their own personalized experiences and have fun while learning at their own pace with content that automatically adjusts to their skill level," said Craig Hendrickson, senior vice president and chief product officer for LeapFrog. Designed with best-in-class educational curriculum and featuring endless and fun ways to play, this new tablet will be on every family's wish list this year. LeapPad, now available for pre-sale, is revolutionizing the way children learn by offering the next generation in learning, digital reading and personal creativity. As the leader in educational entertainment, LeapFrog has combined the latest technology, enhanced educational curriculum, and most entertaining characters to fuel a child's learning in a durable form factor that mirrors popular adult tablets. (NYSE:LF), today unveiled LeapPad™, a personalized learning tablet designed for kids ages four and up. and NEW YORK- JUNE 29, 2011-LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. This year's must-have gift inspires children to create their own personalized learning experiences with 100+ learning games and apps, and an on-board camera & video recorderĮMERYVILLE, Calif. LEAPFROG REINVENTS LEARNING WITH LEAPPAD™, A BREAKTHROUGH TABLET JUST FOR KIDS PR and hands-on video are after the break. Shipping August 15th, the device doesn't have a ton of horsepower under the hood - a 400MHz processor means apps won't launch with the speed and grace of an iPad 2 - but for a $100 toy, the LeapPad will do just fine. There's also a video player (currently limited to 4:3 content), photo, and video capture apps. Games and apps took advantage of the Pad's features, such as Roly Poly Picnic, which uses the accelerometer to navigate through a maze, spelling out simple, three-letter words along the way (like all apps and games, Picnic is adjustable based on your little one's age and skill level). We're certainly far outside LeapPad's target demographic, but we did have a chance to go hands-on with the device earlier today, and felt that the tablet was solidly built, with a well-rounded feature set and sufficient expandability options - for a kids toy, of course. There's no wireless connectivity, so you'll be tethering with Windows or Mac OS to download additional content, and to share your child's creations with family and friends.%Gallery-127320% They will take notice to the built-in camera (with video capture), microphone, stylus, and accelerometer, however - all of which enable custom kid-friendly apps and educational games, including Disney Animation Studio, an interactive reader, and compatibility with over 100 downloadable apps and LeapFrog cartridges, which range in price from $5 to $25. ![]() Available in green and pink, the $100 LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer includes a 5-inch, 480 x 272-pixel (16:9) touchscreen, 2GB of built-in storage, and a durable housing - but your 5-9 year old isn't going to get caught up on specs. Now, you can reward them with a tablet of their own. ![]() If you have kids and own a tablet, chances are you've passed it to the back seat on occasion, asking your five-year-old to help you navigate to the beach, or to beat an otherwise hopeless level in Angry Birds. ![]()
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