Fisher Price ixl VS Leapster Explorer Which one is the better choice? As I've read reviews for both, I still cant quite decide. They both seem to both have about same number of good and bad reviews. So Im still at a toss up between the two. Fisher Price ixl VS Leapster Explorer Which one is the better choice? As I've read reviews for both, I still cant quite decide. They both seem to both have about same number of good and bad... » Read More Fisher Price ixl VS Leapster Explorer Which one is the better choice? As I've read reviews for both, I still cant quite decide. They both seem to both have about same number of good and bad reviews. So Im still at a toss up between the two. « Show Less
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I bought the ixl for my 5 year old granddaughter. She has been using my iPad. She was able to start using the ixl with no problems, it is very user friendly. I did have trouble using my Mac to download music but switching to a windows based computer solved that hiccup. New games and photos were not a problem on my Mac.
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I bought my son the VTech Mobigo and we both love it. It is easy to use, more game choices and more child-friendly
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After reading through all the reviews and looking at which games and accessories each system offered, i was convinced of the explorer. UNTIL my 4 year old tried each system at the store. the iXL was much more intuitive for her and the touch screen was more sensitive. The sylus on the explorer has a 'button' at the tip which makes the use of the stylus more difficult for someone just learning how to write. So in the end we flipped our decision and have gone with the iXL to save her the frustration!!
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I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the ixl, the Explorer is built to last a lot longer. The flip top on the ixl looks much too easy to break off.Well, that's my opinion.... Good luck to all of you. I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the... » Read More I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the ixl, the Explorer is built to last a lot longer. The flip top on the ixl looks much too easy to break off.Well, that's my opinion.... Good luck to all of you. « Show Less
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I would go with the DS. I had both the DS and Leapster for my son and he definitely played with the DS more. There are plenty of games for a four year old as well as for us adults. All in all the selection of games available for the DS is over 1000, so there's plenty to choose from.
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Yes all leapster explorer can be used with the Leappad 2. My son has the Leappad 2 and absolutely loves it! He loved his explorer too. He has learned so much with this product.
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I would suggest the Fisher Price table as we had the LeapFrog table and it lasted less than a year before it stopped working. I am a (rare, I think!) parent that does not allow her children to abuse their toys, books, etc. and they are taught to respect their belongings. All that to say that there has been no rough play with it. It looks absolutely brand new. I've changed the batteries several times using different brands each time to no avail. I contacted LeapFrog customer service twice and received an answer of "change the batteries" and "our warranty only lasts 90 days". Needless to say, they were no help whatsoever. I even asked for a wiring diagram so that I can try to pinpoint the problem myself, but they said one wasn't available. They did send a 15% discount code as consolation. In my opinion, it's not enough to purchase an expensive LeapFrog product again. This was a very disappointing situation as this table was my daughter's favorite toy and she enjoyed it while it lasted.
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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 $.
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I just bought Furby Boom. Trying to be a little ahead of the Xmas rush. So, we haven't opened the box. But, I believe that's why my 8 yr old asked for this one bc it does many things with the App. She has last years Furby and that one does all sort of things without the app. Sorry wish I could tell you more.
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I'm not familiar with the Fisher Price Jumperoo, but I started my 8 mo. old granddaughter on Baby Einstein Musical Motion Jumper and she absolutely loves it. It entertains her for a long period and when she gets tired, she wants in her walker so she can move around the house, then she goes in her play yard. She's very active! Hope this helps.
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From the reviews of the pony the children aren't that facinated with the video part of it. My son who received the zebra last year at 17 mths and is now 28 months LOVES it! He gets so wired up on that thing spinning around and around and up and down that I really don't think at this age he would have the capacity to actually pay attention to the video while he was playing on it. Personally I would purchase the zebra and take the extra $20 and go buy a couple of Leap Frog DVD's, they are great.
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I read your question wrong. I would definetly upgrade from the Explorer to one of the Leappads. They are much better to play then the explorer and do have the cameras and a bigger screen. We updated from one device to the other for our boys.
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We have a Leap Pad and it works with it. The box says it works with Leapster Explorer but since we don't have one I cannot confirm 100% it will.
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I have a 3 1/2 yr old girl who loves her leapster!! She plays a few games (Diego & Dora also one of the Letter games for the LMax), but she mostly likes the game that comes installed in the game itself. I would say get him the game and let him learn. It IS leapster after all!! He'll love it!!
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I prefer the LeapPad over the explorer. So I would say yes. I like the bigger screen and apps that come with it.
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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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My daughter started using the Leapster Explorer when she was around two and a half years old um it's been a great device for her because it's been teaching her her letters in a game format as well as her math and arithmetic and spelling is getting great too so you could probably start anybody from 2 and up depending on what they're for dexterity and I hand eye coordination skills are
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The Leapster explorer, Leapster explorer GS, as well as the Leapster explorer leappads 1 and 2 all take the same cartridges. With the excepetion of the leappad 1 we have all listed above between 4 boys. Any of the explorer games are comapatable with explorer devices :)
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So the way I looked at it EVERYONE has one (or both) of the other two. Especially the leapfrog one. I didn't think my daughter would use it if she had the same one at daycare and every play date. Also she loves loves balls and still (at 16 months) watches them go down the legs and sings to the songs.This table also has different (new) songs. I find that leapfrog reuses the same songs on everything she has and so does fisher price. I would pay good money for NEW music on toys!! :)
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just different. Most of the games are somewhat eduational. You are limited to the games that you pay. Whereas an Ipad, you can buy many games or get them for free and have a bunch on there to switch between. We have an ipad too, but the leappad has been fun for my kids. It just depends on what you are desiring. Both are great, for different needs.