How is this different from Leapfrog Leapstart Learning Table (with 1000+ reviews!)? I am assuming the Leapstart table is the older version of the "Learn & Groove" but was wondering if anyone knew specific differences. I am considering the purchase of a used Leapstart table, but will purchase the new one if the differences are significant. Please advise. They look identical on the website! How is this different from Leapfrog Leapstart Learning Table (with 1000+ reviews!)? I am assuming the Leapstart table is the older version of the "Learn & Groove" but was wondering if... » Read More How is this different from Leapfrog Leapstart Learning Table (with 1000+ reviews!)? I am assuming the Leapstart table is the older version of the "Learn & Groove" but was wondering if anyone knew specific differences. I am considering the purchase of a used Leapstart table, but will purchase the new one if the differences are significant. Please advise. They look identical on the website! « Show Less
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The Learn & Groove version has an english/spanish switch. Other than that, they're the same.
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also the new one has a human figure on the slide sound part and the old one has Lily, the female frog. My son can easily take the purple door off of the "open" sound on the old table but has not been able to remove the door on the new one. He has the new one at grandmas's and the old one at home. If you can get a used leapstart, get one because the differences are minimal. But if you're buying new, the new model seems better.
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we own the original leapster but from any knowledge that ive had I am about 90% sure they made the leapster two so it can still play all the old games. but a leap pad and leapster are two different components all together so a leapster2 yes a leap pad im gonna say no.
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I think there is a leapster explorer or a leappad. I just bought this game for my daughters leappad. I don't think there is a leappad explorer. The game box says leappad or leapster explorer. Hope this helps.
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Hi, My daughter has the Leapster 2. It has one game installed and there is also a "paint" option, kind of like Windows "draw." She rarely played with those features, but they're not bad features. The game has dragons and you have to chase letters or something like that. If I'm not mistaken you can also download a game or two from the site. Just the same, I would definitely consider getting your niece a game to go with it -- Leapfrog.com was having a sale, maybe still is, which made many of the cartridges very affordable. My daughter loved Digging for Dinosaurs, Wall-e, the Backyardigans, and Finding Nemo in particular. She got the Disney Princess game but only played with it once. It looked like a real stinker. If cost is a consideration (as it is for me) maybe just let her parents know that you got her a Leapster 2 so they can plan on getting her a game or two. And how nice of you to get her such a lovely gift! It is a truly educational tool and was a huge hit in my house.
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I brought mine for my 3 yr old last year. Her new sister, now 18 months, loves to use the coloring action on the Leapster. She drags it around my tile kitchen and bathroom, turns it off and on constantly, and preety much tries to destoy it on her own. That thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I am actually trying to find a used one for the little one.
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Well.. the leapster is not a leap pad/tablet, but the ultra IS. Leapfrog makes a leapster explorer (which is a handheld) and a leapster GS (also a handheld) the leap pads (1 and 2) and now the new leap pad ultra. With the exception of the orignial leap pad and the new ultra, we have all systems, and the game runs on them. I think you need to clarify that they are getting a leapster explorer, which takes these green cartridges. It is possible they may be getting a used leapster (which is a much older version of the system and takes much larger cartridges... I am not sure it is still sold in stores, but of course is second hand) I would ask for clarification.
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There are a lot of differences. The basic frame is the same, but the items that go on the frame as well as the pattern of the fabric and colors are different. It looks like you have a bird instead of a cloud, and the Keyboard unit for music looks very different. The other two activity inserts look very similar/identical. This item often has new versions released of it (my brother has the Baby Einstein Jumper from 2 revisions ago... prior to the too springy Sun Recall) This may just be a revised version.
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EXPLORER SMART GLOBEi am confused about the leap frog explorer globe. my daughter had one (loooved it!) and it was damaged in shipping. i tried to order a new one, and i received an email that it was discontinued. i'm confused. it looks slightly different than what was pictured here. & i don't care for the blue background -- too hard to read the countries, etc. photo also had "white" globe, as she had. which is it, that would be coming, if we ordered it from amazon? thanks!
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Hi. I have both handheld versions, which I love both. Though I do have to say that my vpocket is doing something funky, and that disappoints me because neither systems get used enough to be in poor shape. I really take care of them. I was looking to by the vflash, but read some terrible reviews, and then again, they just did a toy review toy special on TV and gave it a thumbs way up high from all the kids and teachers who played with it for over 2 months, kids were engaged just watching other kids play - and of course, teachers loved it because of the educational value. I think looking for kick butt graphics and the like is hopeless in the educational department. Between my two handheld versions, I would call them close to equal, with Leapster being ahead.
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go with the leapster 2. my nephew has it. cheaper games and more fun for 4-8 yr olds. For 2-4 the discovery is great but limited, too much advertising, the leapster 2 is very durable. not sure how durable discovery is but possibly. read some of the reviews on the discovery. My father in law got it for my daughter. And my nephews have the leapstere so they can;t share games. either is great but I'd go with the 2. note there is no camera on the discovery
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My local consignment store has had many of the LeapPads/My First LeapPads and books, for much less than the new price and most in pretty good condition. That's how I got a lot of my LeapPad books, and that's where I took my old books and LeapPads today after we ordered my son's new Tag reader! So if you have a consignment shop near you, and don't mind buying used, check it out!
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I'm having the same problem! I am so sick and tired of the fighting over the ds but I'm not buying him a ds lol. We have an older gameboy advance and he won't play that so I not sure about getting the leapster, scared of wasting my money if he won't use it! Did you buy your little one the leapster if so does he enjoy it? I'm trying to figure out if I should get the leapster for my son for his 3rd birthday which is in a few weeks.
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Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but do go on sale from time to time. My daughter loved her v-tech laptop and she loves her Leapster too. Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but... » Read More Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but do go on sale from time to time. My daughter loved her v-tech laptop and she loves her Leapster too. « Show Less
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Thanks. The graphics seem better with Leapfrog compared to our Baby VSmile, and I'd like to buy the VSmile for the game compatibility but can't afford that and a Leapster.
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It depends on how responsible your child is as well. One drop on the hardwood floor and our 5 year olds DS now has a half blank screen. I also didn't find many educational games that he could play without his older brothers helping. We are going for a Leapster 2 this Christmas. He's a sponge with educational games and loves to learn.
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I have had a duplo table for mine since my oldest was about 18 months. They are now 3 and 4 1/2 and they still play on the table. If you have the money you might consider a flip table so that it would grow with them like this one. FLIP TOP LEGO & DUPLO COMBO - ONE TABLE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SOLID OAK CONSTRUCTION BUILT TO LAST!
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Hands down the LeapPad, it seems a lot more versatile; not very good reviews on the Inno on their own homepage. Vtechkids.com