Leapster vs. VSmile Has anyone been able to compare the VSmile Cyber Pocket with the Leapster models?
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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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I've been looking at the Vsmile and the Leapster with the stylus. Is this what you are comparing? I'm wondering if the graphics, game quality, etc. are equal, but I'm also wondering if the Leapster with stylus is easier to run for 3 year olds. The Leapster and its cartidges are more expensive, but the stylus on the Vsmile is used on a screen the is separate from the graphics screen. Do you know anything about these questions? I've only got so much money, and I'm concerned about making the "wrong" choice.Thanks!
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what is the vsmile motion? How old is your son? Is it appropriate for a 4 year old? Is everything included with vsmile? Apparently it is not with leap frog?
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Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but... » Read More Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! « Show Less
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OKAY! Thanks. We're due to receive it on Wednesday so I'll know in a couple days. I just need to get my kid off my phone, wanting to play apps all the time. So, I hope it'll at least be good for that. It would be cheaper than the leappad systems/tablets if so!
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Thanks for posting that! We did get our replacement a few days ago and it worked fine for the whole weekend. If you're trying to buy, I guess just keep trying -I bought from LeapFrog directly and they seem to go in & out of stock quite rapidly.They never did send me a confirmation email that the replacement was being shipped though. I had to ask customer support and they finally replied with a tracking number about 3 days after it shipped out.
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As far as I am concerned, it does NOT work on any computer. At least not well enough to pay for the thing. I was totally disappointed in the Leap. It is NOT ready for the public. I consider it to be a Beta item.In addition, their support was not at all good. I have waited months for them to answer me and they will not. Also, they lied to PayPal in order to avoid refunding my money.
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That's really up to you. The advantage for us was that there are reading programs (the ultra books) that only work on the LeapPad. That and my boys have lost the Explorer stylus and the screen is dinged up and we just chose to upgrade. You could probably hang in until your Explorer gives out and upgrade then.
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I agree with H. Sexton, Jr. I just got my 7 yr old a DS to replace his Leapster. It was awesome! It is all educational. I've only found 2 educational games for his level so far on DS. He reads on a 4th grade level and is in G&T; and I am having a hard time finding educational games. If you want ed- I'd go to the Leapster. Hope this helps!
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We have both at our house. The V-Tech is a bit cheaper, but the Leapster is the one my kids keep playing with over and over. My kids think the Leapster games are "more fun", and as a parent I see a lot more learning potential in the Leapster titles than in the V-tech.
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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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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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Actually, you are incorrect. ALL Leapster games play on ALL Leapster products. In response to the original poster, Leapster is handheld only, Leapster L-Max is both portable and tv-play, and Leapster TV is tv-only. So for the best of both worlds, get the L-Max. V-Smile has HORRIBLE reviews as a totally defective product that doesn't last, whereas Leapster is VERY durable and takes lots of abuse with no problems. I say stick with Leap Frog.
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The LeapPad1 and LeapPad2 work with the entire Leapster Explorer library of game cartridges and digital apps, with the exception of the Photo Mania app. Game cartridges labeled Leapster Explorer, LeapFrog Explorer, Explorer or LeapPad Explorer will work with the LeapPad. Some digital apps are only designed for LeapPad1 and LeapPad2 and cannot be used with Leapster Explorer - these apps are designed to take advantage of the LeapPad's larger screen, motion sensor and microphone and so are not able to be played on Leapster Explorer.
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I found this blog post that does an excellent comparison of the two models. Hope it helps others trying to make sense of things!<http://talesofamountainmama.com/review/kid-cos-new-2013-peapod-and-peapod-plus-comparison>
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I just wanted to correct this. Leapster TV does offer a 2nd controller. I'm doing my homework on Leapster TV and Vsmile and I found out that Leapster TV does have a 2nd controller. You have to look at the games before you buy them to ensure the game is two player though
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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
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my 5 yr old has the L-Max and she can use the regular Leapster games on it without a problem. hope this helps.
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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
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Thanks! My grandson is 7months old. I was looking at leapster but daughter-in-law says she's heard vtech is better. Which is best & there seems to be different programs which is best for his age?