I bought this for you weeks ago. Santa Claus got most of your presents, but this one is special from your mom and me. It was very hard keeping it a secret from you. Partly because you’re so curious, always getting into everything, and partly because after Daddy bought this present it was the top story on the local news for a week.
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If you’ve got kids, or just like pretending you still are one on weekends, then you’re probably familiar with LeapFrog’s infant-friendly LeapPad. We might suggest that you hold off buying one for the next few weeks, thanks to a listing for a LeapPad Ultra that meandered through the FCC today. Given that the LeapPad 2 hit stores last August, we’ll expect to learn a lot more about this unit over the next couple of weeks. That said, if you can’t wait, or are just curious about what lurks beneath its green plastic shell, check out the teardown gallery below.
Gallery: LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra FCC Teardown
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Source: FCC
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LeapFrog has just announced their latest iteration of the LeapPad 2 tablet – where this particular puppy not only comes in pink and green shades, but for those fathers and grandfathers who love nothing better than to dote on their precious daughters and granddaughters, there is also a special Disney Princess bundle for you to look into. Just what kind of technological wizardry does the LeapFrog LeapPad 2 carry? For starters, you not only get back cameras that allow you to record whatever goes on around you, there is also a front-facing camera for some shameless self-portraits, not to mention video recording capability.
We shall take a closer look at the hardware specifications right after the jump, in addition to the number of features as well as kinds of hardware that comes with the LeapPad 2.
There is a speedier faster LF 2000 processor located right underneath the hood that ensures your little one will be able to glean maximum performance from the LeapPad 2. Sporting a stylish, high-tech tablet design which was also built with kids in mind, it is said to be durable enough to be able to withstand the rigors of being used and played about by a kid. The on-board memory has been doubled compared to its predecessor, while kids are now able to maintain their more personal creations and downloads at their fingertips, where we are talking about up to 25,000 photos or 70 downloads.
LeapFrog has also thrown in a longer battery life and a recharger pack option so that your kid will be able to remain occupied for longer whenever you are traveling, translating to the lower number of instances of your kid asking, “Are we there yet?” when you all head out for a long road trip. LeapPad2 will also come with extensive free content, ranging from a music player with five LeapFrog Learning Songs, to a new Cartoon Director creativity download, an Art Studio, the popular Pet Pad writing game and choice of an additional download from the LeapFrog App Center.
You can pick up the LeapPad2 for $99.99 a pop, and it is recommended for children aged 3 to 9 years.
[ LeapFrog introduces LeapPad2 in a special Disney Princess bundle copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
You might’ve already checked out our hands-on time with LeapFrog’s next-gen LeapPad, but starting today, now you can finally get your own palms on the kid-friendly slate. The company — who’s also introduced us to the Explorer — has announced its LeapPad 2 is now up for grabs at an array of online and brick-and-mortar shops, such as Target, Best Buy, Kmart, Amazon and, naturally, its very own site. Now, the $100 LeapPad 2 isn’t anywhere near the same class as Mountain View’s $200 Nexus 7, though for obvious reasons, as it’s targeted at a completely different audience. In other words, those 100 bucks might just be enough to keep kids away from your precious every-day tablet. We’ll let you decide that, however.
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There is just this thing about Disney and princesses, don’t you think so? Well, here we are with the LeapFrog LeapPad2 that is available in green, pink and a special Disney Princess bundle, where LeapFrog has high hopes for the LeapPad2 to usher in the next generation of childrens‘ learning tablets, and intend to accomplish this by delivering additional features as well as an extensive library that is filled to the digital brim with the (self-proclaimed, we have yet to verify that claim) best learning and creative content.
There are front and back cameras on the LeapPad2, allowing the little ones to expand their imagination and explore their surroundings while recording what they see for posterity. Not only that, a speedier LF 2000 processor can be found underneath the hood, and fret not about your little one making short work of the LeapPad2 as it boasts of a durable design that was specially developed to withstand kid play. The LeapPad2 will retail for $99.99 and targets those aged 3 to 9 years, while those who want the LeapPad2 Disney Princess Bundle will have to fork out $129.99. [Press Release]
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: LeapFrog LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS get hardware refresh, LeapFrog LeapPad pre-sale units sold out in two weeks,
It was over a year ago that we last crossed paths with LeapFrog’s LeapPad — a clever kid-friendly learning tablet that comes in under $100. Today, the second-generation LeapPad, or LeapPad2 as it were, has become available for the same price.
However, it has seen some spec bumps that should offer longer play/learning time as well as more games stored.
LeapFrog has doubled the on-board memory, extending it to 4GB, along with adding a bigger battery. But even better, the LeapPad2 has both front- and rear-facing cameras to let kids film movies and cartoons starring themselves. There are hundreds of downloadable apps available on the tablet to help kids learn and play, and LeapFrog also sells game cartridges for use with the slate.
The LeapPad2 comes in green, pink, or in a Disney Princess bundle. You can pick it up now in-store or online for $99, or $129 if your daughter happens to be a Disney Princess.
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