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LeapPad Explorer

The LeapPad Explorer was the first release in a new line of LeapPad products after the discontinuation of the original LeapPad line by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. LeapPad Explorer was released on August 15, 2011.

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LeapPad Explorer
ManufacturerLeapFrog Enterprises
Product family
LeapPad Tablet Family
TypeTablet computer
GenerationSeventh generation
ReleasedAugust 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)
Discontinued2014
MediaLeapFrog Explorer cartridges Digital download
CPUARM9-based processor
Globe: Earth Adventures
SuccessorLeapPad2, LeapPad Ultra
LeapPad2
ManufacturerLeapFrog Enterprises
Product family
LeapPad Tablet Family
TypeTablet computer
GenerationEighth generation
ReleasedJuly 18, 2012 (2012-07-18)
Lifespan
MediaLeapFrog Explorer cartridges Digital download
CPULeapFrog LF-2000 (NXP3200 SoC) ARM9 @ 550 MHz 1
Learning Path games
PredecessorLeapPad Explorer
SuccessorLeapPad3, LeapPad Ultra XDi

The LeapPad Explorer was the first release in a new line of LeapPad products after the discontinuation of the original LeapPad line by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.23 LeapPad Explorer was released on August 15, 2011.

New versions of the LeapPad Explorers were released in July 2012.4 The update was branded the LeapPad2 and has a higher resolution camera, longer battery life, 4 GB of storage and a LF 2000 processor.1

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
  • 4 GB 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,5 which is held at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

List of games licensed

See also

See also

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

References

  1. "LeapFrog reveals LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS learning tablets, priced at $70 and $100". Engadgetforkids.com. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  2. "About LeapFrog". 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  3. "LeapFrog Reinvents Learning with LeapPad, A Breakthrough Tablet Just for Kids" (PDF). Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  4. "New LeapFrog LeapPadster 2 and Leapster GS3 give Educational Gaming a Power Boost". 20 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  5. "Toy Of The Year Award Winners – TOTY 2012". TheHotToys. TheHotToys.com. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
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