Monday, February 20, 2012

LeapFrog My Own Leaptop


Customer Rating :
Rating: 4.2

List Price : $24.99 Price : $18.99
LeapFrog My Own Leaptop

Product Description

Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop™! Choose and download songs for a custom playlist, explore 6 learning activity stations and personalize emails for your child to enjoy!

Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

  •  Product Measures: 8.98" x 7" x 1.45"
  • Recommended Ages: 2 years - 4 years

Amazon.com Hands-On Review

Toddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more. With a Leaptop, you'll give your child a fun yet instructive introduction to using computers.

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My Own Leaptop

Ages: 2 years and up

What We Think

Fun factor: 4 stars
Durability: 5 stars
Ease of assembly: 4 stars
Educational factor: 5 stars
Novelty factor: 4 stars

The Good: A perfectly sized pretend laptop for small children, packed with plenty of features.

The Challenging: Computer, internet access, and an online parent account needed to access extras.

In a Nutshell: A unique play laptop that's travel-friendly, educational, and fun.
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Designed for kids

Designed for small children, this play laptop helps familiarize kids with technology.
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Hook up play laptop via USB

You can help your child personalize the laptop by connecting it to your computer.
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A Cool and Colorful Kids' Laptop
The Leaptop takes the spirit of a real laptop computer and infuses it with an appealing, kid-friendly design. This durable and organically-shaped plastic case opens like a laptop. The Leaptop's lightweight and convenient handle makes it a travel-friendly toy.

Above the large alphabet pad, you'll find the E-mail, Music Playlist, and Blog function buttons. Around the LED screen, you'll see computer-like icons displaying all of the Leaptop's interactive features. Kids will love switching between the Animal, Music, and Alphabet modes, which are accessed with the moveable mouse switch.

Each Leaptop has one of two puppy hosts, Violet or Scout. Depending on which Leaptop version you buy, one of these adorable puppies will accompany your child through all of the activities. Kids will even have access to Violet or Scout's personal blog by pressing the Blog button.

An Introduction to Letters, Animals, Music, and More
The Leaptop's three play modes and three function buttons will help your child learn the basics while having fun. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, so your child can contribute musical animal noises and funny audio effects to songs; and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds.

The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills. And they'll enjoy receiving emails and singing along with Leaptop's preset and downloadable songs. With the Leaptop, you'll be confident that your child is exposed to activities that help develop essential skills.

Personalize the Leaptop Online
You'll want to personalize your child's Leaptop by connecting it to your computer with the included USB cable. After connecting to the Leapfrog Web site, you can create a parent account that allows you to customize this toy laptop by creating a profile for your child.

You'll also be able to select songs for the Music Playlist and set up personalized emails from Scout or Violet and other friends and relatives in your child's life. Additional Scout and Violet downloads are available for purchase, and printable coloring sheets are available for free.

Minimum System Requirements
  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
  • Processor: Pentium III 500 Mhz processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 300 MB available
  • Video Resolution: 1024x768 or higher
  • CD or DVD drive
  • Available USB port
  • Internet connection

What's in the Box
Leaptop with three AA batteries, USB cable, and quick connect guide/parent instructions.


  • Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop
  • Choose and download songs for a custom playlist (Internet connection required)
  • Choose from 8 email messages and personalize for your child to enjoy (Internet connection required)
  • Explore the alphabet, pretend play, music, animals and computer literacy with 6 learning activity stations
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog


LeapFrog My Own Leaptop Reviews


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100 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really really fun, all my kids love it!, August 26, 2010
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
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I have three boys, ages 3,5, and 6. They are all in various stages of learning to read...they all enjoy this, but my three year old cannot get enough of it. He jealously guards it, keeping it away from the other two kids, and he arried it around with him...he has learned his alphabet, and now he is learning the sounds the alphabet makes. I thought this would be an OK toy at best, but it has been a huge success story in my house...so much so, that I had to order two more so that hte other boys would have a chance to play with it as well! Even my 6 year old really likes it. Another good product from leap frog. I'm not sure how long this will last though, and I'm worried that my very rough boys will break it. We have had it about 3 weeks or so and it has survived, but I worry about the screen. Anyway, great toy, inexpensive enough that I will probably even buy another one if it does break! THat is how much my boys like it.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars leaptop review, August 10, 2010
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 
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We got the leaptop for my 20 month old after finding that most of the other toy laptops were for older toddlers and had a possible choking hazard. This is just right for my son. He had no trouble figuring it out and really loves the music. My only wish is that there was a selection for numbers, but otherwise this is a great toy for young toddlers who like music and letters.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning toy!, June 24, 2010
= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
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This was the best present we got for our 3 year old granddaughter. Inexpensive, simple and self explanatory it has really helped her learn letters and shapes. Well worth it for little ones.
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Monday, February 13, 2012

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: NFLRush Zone (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)


Customer Rating :
Rating: 5.0

List Price : $24.99 Price : $9.99
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: NFLRush Zone (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

Product Description

Pick an NFL team and use your math skills to train your players for the Rush Zone championship. Parents can connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is learning. Recommended age range is 6 to 9 years old (grades 1 to 3).

Features include:

•Choose your NFL team and get ready to play a single game or full season of over-the-top arcade football
•Use your mathematics skills to train your players in passing, running, defense and kicking drills
•An expanding library of games goes beyond school skills to creativity and life skills
•Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is playing and learning
•For use with LeapFrog Explorer only, not compatible with any other LeapFrog System


  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Choose the mathematics skills you need to study and download them to your game.
  • Improve your team's skill level with each addition or subtraction drill you run.
  • Play as any of your favorite 32 NFL teams for the Rush Zone championship.
  • Teaches addition, subtraction and multiplication. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 9 years (grades 1 to 3).


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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game for my 5 yr old!, February 14, 2011
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My 5 yr old got a leapster explorer for xmas. I looked all over at local stores but most of the games were far too expensive. I was so happy to find this on amazon at almost half the cost. He really enjoys the game and it challenges his skills.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, lots of fun and learning, September 25, 2011
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
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This game was so inexpensive I had to buy it and my 5 years old loves it. We are football fans and love that you get to pick real NFL teams. Very educational, fun and keeps my son on his toes with math
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars love it, September 7, 2011
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My son loves this game. He is four and he is able to add and subtract because he wants to play this game. He is encouraged and challenged so he wants to learn more.
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