LeapPad Review and #Giveaway

Win it! We’re giving away a brand new LeapFrog LeapPad along with 2 brand new cartridge games –Pixar Pals and PetPals2–  that are interchangeable both with the LeapPad & the LeapFrog Explorer. Yes, the cartridge games are cross compatible on both LeapPad & Explorer which is fabulous news!
Entry details are below along with our review.
 We recently received the LeapPad from LeapFrog so our family could take the new LeapPad for a test run. My kids are 3 1/2 and almost 6 years old. They love it. I think the device – is wonderful for kids 3+ (official ages are 4-9) as my son is able to figure out how to use many of the games, camera etc. My daughter at almost 6 can practically figure out everything quicker than me as she is a total natural. And my 3 year old adores it too and I’m amazed at just how easily he can also navigate his way around the LeapPad.
As a tech forward family, we’ve been anticipating the release of the LeapPad given the affection our family – and the kids – have for the iPad. Let me tell you the LeapPad does not dissappoint. It is a phenomenal learning tool and we basically consider it now the kids “iPad” in our household.   This is an easy and safe way for the kids to develop key computer/device skills on a kid safe sturdy gadget vs a $600 iPad too!
Features my kids are most excited about:
1. Camera – endless play as they take and view their photos. The kids get imaginative about what types of pictures to take too so it really becomes a game for them.
2. Video Camera – the kids have been making mini movies and all kinds of videos.
3. Art Studio – Easy to use with lots of options to make pictures and then save them to the device so you can view them later.
4. Watching actual videos via the player where you can download shows: Leap Frog learning factory is the only show we currently own and they are thrilled to watch it. And Mom loves that it is a learning show so everyone wins with this treat!
5. eBooks – We have a Cars 2 eBook that is very similar to the movie. Super for early readers to develop and reinforce reading skills. Entertaining for the younger users.
6. Cartridges for games are compatible with the LeapFrog Explorer and LeapPad: So if you bought an Explorer last year, don’t worry. The cartridge games are compatible with both systems. Totally interchangeable. Woohoo!
Overall, we rate this as an A+++++ product. Honestly, we cCould not be happier with this tech gadget for my kids. I won’t let my children use Nintendo DS products or games at this point as I think they are too young and I only want them using electronic gadgets that basically geared to being 100% learning oriented – LeapFrog has always been our go to choice for this type of toy. We fell in love with Tag Readers a few years ago along with the LeapFrog Explorer.
With the LeapPad my kids are able to have fun, learn, and feel like they are “cool” with a gadget similar to Mom, Dad or older kids using iPhones, iPod Touches, or iPads.
Batteries/Charging Info: 
It takes 4 “AA” batteries which are very easy to install – no screwdriver required to open the back, although you can use the stylus to help you open it – small children would NOT be able to get into the battery compartment so it is safe for kids. I do wish you could recharge this device via a cord like our own iPhones/iPads but the technology does not yet exist for this functionality. Someday! The pro is that the LeapPad does accept rechargeable batteries.
Pixar Pals Cartridge Game and Pet Pals 2 are also included in this giveaway. Pixar Pals is all about science – so your older kids will love learning about composting, recycling, and space and your younger tots but the older ones will enjoy Pet Pals 2 as they can care for little electronic friends which kids ALWAYS love to do.
Enter to win by leaving a comment below by November 15th, 2011. Enter Daily for  more chances to win the new LeapPad and the cartridge games too! 

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  2. Looks like such fun…as a tech family ourselves, we’ve been itching to try one out. Glad to hear you think it I’d worth it…

  15. What an amazing giveaway. I was just telling my husband that I would love to get this for our 3 year old. Thank you so much for the chance to win!

  17. This would thrill my children! I like that it’s educational, and I think they would like the video camera and art studio features! creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

  55. LeapPad is an awesome new toy for kids that love mommy’s smartphone or Nook! Can’t wait to give this to them for Christmas! Would love to win it before I buy it!

  120. We have been looking at this for our youngest grandson for Christmas this year. Thanks for the great sweep and hope to win 🙂

  144. I went out to buy one of these this week that had a free bundle pack with it & it was gone! Shouldn’t have waited. I need 3 of these this year. Hope to win at least one of them!

  187. Hi! Thank you so much for the chance to win this for my little guys as a Christmas present, the LeapPad is on the top of their list, hehe! I know my 3 year-old would have fun with the games & maybe it could even encourage my 2 year old ASD little guy to want to communicate! 😀 tonikaye24 at yahoo dot com