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LeapPad Explorer facts for kids

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The LeapPad Explorer was a cool tablet made just for kids! It was the first in a new series of LeapPad devices from a company called LeapFrog Enterprises. This fun tablet was announced on June 29, 2011, and then released to stores on August 15, 2011. It was designed to help kids learn and play at the same time.

In June 2012, an even newer version was announced. This updated tablet was called the LeapPad2. It came with some great improvements. The LeapPad2 had a better camera, its battery lasted longer, and it had more memory to store games and apps. It also had a faster processor to make everything run smoothly.

What's Inside the LeapPads?

Both the LeapPad Explorer and the LeapPad2 were packed with features. They were built to be tough for kids and easy to use. Here's a look at what made them special.

LeapPad Explorer Features

The original LeapPad Explorer had some neat technology for its time.

  • It had a built-in camera and video recorder. This camera could take pictures up to 1.2 megapixels.
  • It featured a 5-inch touch screen. This screen was perfect for drawing and playing interactive games.
  • The tablet came with 2 GB of storage. This was enough space for many games, apps, and videos.

LeapPad2 Upgrades

The LeapPad2 brought exciting improvements to the original design.

  • It had a better camera and video recorder. This camera could capture clearer images at 2.0 megapixels.
  • The storage was doubled to 4 GB. This meant kids could store even more of their favorite content.
  • It included a faster LF 2000 processor. This processor ran at 550 MHz, making games and apps load quicker.

Awards and Recognition

The LeapPad Explorer was a big hit and won several important awards. These awards showed how much people loved this educational toy.

In 2012, the LeapPad Explorer received three special titles at the 12th Annual Toy of the Year Awards. This event is held every year at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

  • "Toy of the Year (overall)": This was the top award, meaning it was considered the best toy of the year across all categories.
  • "Educational Toy of the Year": This award recognized its great ability to help kids learn while they played.
  • "Preschool Toy of the Year": This award highlighted its popularity and suitability for younger children.
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