LeapFrog Epic facts for kids
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LeapFrog Epic in lime green
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| Also known as | Narnia (codename) |
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| Developer | LeapFrog Enterprises |
| Manufacturer | Quanta Computer |
| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | September 2015 |
| Introductory price | $139 |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 "KitKat" |
| Power | 3420 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| System-on-chip used | MediaTek MT8127 |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | Flash memory 16 GB and microSD slot |
| Display | 1024 × 600 px (aspect ratio 128:75), 7.0 in (18 cm) diagonal, appr. 21 in2 (140 cm2) at 170 PPI or 200 PPI |
| Graphics | ARM Mali-450 MP4 |
| Sound | speaker, microphone, headset jack |
| Input | Multi-touch screen |
| Camera | 2 MP camera, 2 MP front-facing camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Online services | LeapFrog App Center Amazon App Store |
| Dimensions | 162.05 mm (6.380 in) (h) 228.6 mm (9.00 in) (w) 25.9 mm (1.02 in) (d) |
| Weight | 585.13 g (20.640 oz) |
| Website | LeapFrog Epic |
The LeapFrog Epic is a small tablet computer made by LeapFrog Enterprises. It was released in 2015. The Epic was special because it was LeapFrog's first device to use the Android operating system. Most of their other devices for kids used a different system called Ångström Linux.
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What's in a Name?
The LeapFrog Epic was sold alongside other LeapPad tablets. However, it wasn't called a LeapPad model. Instead, it was known as the LeapFrog Epic. The name "Epic" is a backronym. This means each letter stands for something. In this case, "Epic" stands for "explore, play, imagine, and create." This name highlights the tablet's focus on learning and creativity.
Epic Features: What It Can Do
Hardware: Inside the Tablet
The LeapFrog Epic has a 7-inch TFT-LCD touchscreen display. It can connect to the internet using Wi-Fi. Inside, it has a 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8127 processor. This helps the tablet run smoothly.
It also comes with two cameras. There's a 2.0 MP camera on the back and another 2.0 MP camera on the front. The Epic is designed for children aged 3 to 9. Like other LeapPad tablets, its educational games adjust to a child's grade level. This means the games get harder as the child learns more.
The Epic does not have a slot for game cartridges. This means older LeapPad games on cartridges won't work directly. However, many of those games were changed to work on the Epic. The tablet also includes a special pen called a capacitive stylus. This pen helps with drawing or selecting small items on the screen. It also comes with a silicone protective case. This case helps protect the tablet from drops. You can remove the case to get to the microSD card slot. The case comes in lime green or pink.
In 2017, an updated version called the Academy Edition was released. It had the same parts but a new protective case. It also included access to the LeapFrog Academy program. Another version, the LeapPad Academy, came out in 2019. It also had the LeapFrog Academy program and a case with a built-in stand.
Software: How It Runs
The Epic runs on the Android KitKat operating system. LeapFrog added its own special "Kids Launcher" interface on top of Android. This interface allows for different user profiles for each child. It also has parental controls. Parents can set limits on how long a child can use the tablet. They can also control what content a child can access. There's also a special "parent mode" that gives adults full access to the tablet. This includes the regular Android web browser.
When the Epic first came out, you could only get apps from LeapFrog's own App Center. Later, an update allowed users to install apps from the Amazon App Store. The Epic does not come with Google Play services installed by default. This limits the apps you can get. However, some users have found ways to add Google Play to the device.
While the Epic hasn't received major official updates, some tech fans have made it possible to run newer Android versions. For example, it can unofficially run Android 7.1.2 Nougat.
