What other features does this globe has compared to LeapFrog SmartGlobe? (Wanted to upgrade to electric globe with more info. But priced high)
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I'm not familiar with Leapfrog. I agree the price is pretty high, but I'm still happy with the purchase for a 9 year old. This globe has a ton of features usable with the stylus........ plays national anthems, tells distance or flight time between any points, talks about facts of any place you point to, has games where you have to locate countries in one minute, a reference pamphlet to go with the globe, volume control on the stylus....This can occupy a child's curiosity for many hours. I think it's just a matter of one's budget...... and don't drop the globe or stylus on a hard floor.
788758
It was a gift for my grandson who lives out of state. Unfortunately I cannot answer that question. I do know my son was very pleased with the item and felt it is worth the price.
77843
I am looking into purchasing another. My globe lasted 5years. Manufacters have stop making them, so it must be a design defect. Others have complained that theirs lasted one year or shorter. I am use to it and miss it. But realisticly speaking I do not want to purchase something that is not reliable. I do not have the instructions around, but will look for them and let you know. I am told you can download the manual. Check out those on sale on e-bay. That't where I found out about downloading the manuel.
935504
I think that leapfrog has discontinued their line of magnetic toys - I know the "Fridge Phonics" one is also listed for $100+. Totally insane that anyone would charge that (or that anyone would pay it). I'd check craigslist or eBay for a used one.
423978
The globe is current as far as my experience so far. It is an excellent value. I highly recommend the gimbal feature that makes details in the southern hemisphere easier to examine.
174706
hi, I just called leapfrog at 1-800-701-5327 as I did not know the answer and they said it absolutley does work. hope this helps, and there is the phone number if you need it also. have a great day.
261249
To be honest, my son is very young and cant fully use it. I figured when he does start using it more, he would be up to date. I would say for the price difference, the 2 prob. Would be smarter. Leap frog has such great products, I am sure the 2 is packed with great stuff and a lot less $.
1444944
True about pricing. I would just get the Leap Frog Letter Factory Phonics (under $19 the day I'm writing this) and attach magnets to the back if you want the option of sticking it to something.
1538876
Sticker shock is only relative to "free" apps on iPads. Those apps are worthless. Leapfrog apps are well designed by educators and researchers and fit into a holistic curriculum that crosses devices. They are worth every penny. They're far superior to the rest of what's out there. Check in with LeapFrog after the holidays and take advantage of the frequent app sales. You'll only need half a dozen or so beyond what's included.
2162174
Is a good alternate, portable version. The larger more expensive versions have larger viewing windows and a little more sturdy, longer battery life. I am a pediatrician in solo practice, bought it to bring with me for hospital rounds.
664019
Depends on what you want to use it for. The original LeapPad is not wireless and we like that it's not. We don't want our children to have access to the internet. But we have younger kids. With older kids you may want that option for things like apps and such - I'm honestly not familiar with the newest version of the LeapPad to know what all it can do. I will say that for the price the LeapPad is def our first choice. :)
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I don't really have the best answers for you. What I've heard is that there is difficulty in downloading updated data from the computer into the globe. However I've found that the several thousand tidbits of information on all the countries is more than enough to keep my 9 year old interested. I lost my warranty .... i think it was 90 days.... but we've had the globe for a year without problems. As long as you don't drop either the globe or the stylus on a hard surface and treat them gently, then it works well, and generally, it's a good product that we're happy with although $150 is a lot of money for a globe.
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We have a LeapPad, it's pretty expensive to load it up with games/books and doesn't seem worth the high price tag. I am considering returning it for a Vtech. The camera on the LeapPad is OK, but now I realize I would rather have the option to load music and movies.
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Just checking, the Leapad does NOT play videos or music? We were about to buy it for my 5 years old nephew, but I we want something that can play movies and music, so we don't have carry his portable dvd player along anymore, or use our phones for him to watch videos or listen to music. I had not even considered the Innotab, but being able to play videos and music on the tablet is hands down better than having a built in camera, imo. Could somebody confirm this, thank you.
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Here's a great site that list the differences in a few of the learning systems: http://hubpages.com/hub/VTech-MobiGo-vs-Leapfrog-Leapster-Explorer-vs-Fisher-Price-iXL
1841054
I'm really sorry but I don't know if it is or isn't. This was my first LeapFrog purchase and the baby lives 2,000 miles away from me. If I were you, I would try to contact the company and see if you can get an answer. All I know, is, as much as she loves it, I'm glad I bought it. :-)
1802460
I think it's only for the Tag pen because it says "tag" on the box. You can call leapfrog though.
2007218
Thanks for the update. There was no way I was going to buy this from Amazon when they were selling it before Christmas at 249.00. I kept tracking it to see if the price went down and now I don't have to. I bought one as well from Leapfrog. Thank you again!