Stylus for Vtech Innotab Is the stylus that comes with the Innotab just an accessory or is it necessary for use of the product? If lost, can it be replaced? (The Leappad by Leapfrog does not come with a stylus.) Stylus for Vtech Innotab Is the stylus that comes with the Innotab just an accessory or is it necessary for use of the product? If lost, can it be replaced? (The Leappad by Leapfrog does not come... » Read More Stylus for Vtech Innotab Is the stylus that comes with the Innotab just an accessory or is it necessary for use of the product? If lost, can it be replaced? (The Leappad by Leapfrog does not come with a stylus.) « Show Less
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Ahhh, us rich Americans can just buy a new Innotab when our 4 year olds lose the stylus (as mine also did days after getting her Innotab for Christmas). Do you wonder if that's the company's rationale? It makes no sense to have this "replacement part" available in the UK but not here. DD loves her Innotab...real shame about the stylus.
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My 4 years old son lost his stylus a few days after we purchased the toy. Is not necessary, but helpful specially when doing drawing / coloring activities. Apparently the replacement is not available in USA. A Google search found the replacement part in the UK website. It's a shame you can not get it here.
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My son just lost his stylus too. I know it is somewhere in my house but can't find it. I hope VTech comes up with a replacement stylus here and soon.
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My daughter got both Innotab and LeapPad and I am very upset that we can't find the Innotab stylus or a replacement. The LeapPad not only came with a string to attach the pen, but an EXTRA pen!! I have never been a fan of Vtech products because for over 20 years they have created products that are "hot" one year then the following year, you can't find any accessories. Leapfrog products have proven time and time again to be a better investments. If anyone can figure out where to get a stylus let me know, because this is ridiculous!
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VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a... » Read More VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. « Show Less
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My daughter lost her stylus as well. Toys R Us sells stylus pens for Nintendo DS and other toys that use them. They will not fit in the space provided in the Innotab, but I am tempted to just buy a 4-pack of those. The other option is to bring home the plastic chopsticks from the local chinese restaurant.
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Yes, that's a good idea. Any plastic stylus will work. Just avoid the ones that are a combination pen/stylus, because the kids could use the pen instead and maybe damage the screen. Again, shame on Vtech for not selling replacements.
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goto http://www.vtechkids.com/support/ on the right hand side type innotab in the 'Buy Toy Replacement Parts" box. The stylus will be listed
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You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes with a stylus but that seems to be lost a bunch so glad it is a touch screen. :)
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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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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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There are cartridges (games) that vary by age. They sell them in department stores and online. You can get them on Amazon (that's what I did) or can even download them instead by connecting the Innotab to your computer and going to the VTechkids website.
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There are so many accessories that you can purchase for this product that the list would be too long, but i would recommend the Purple LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Gel Skin, LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Carrying Case also Purple, LeapFrog Car Adapter, LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra 7" Crystal Clear Screen Protectors with Anti-Bubble/Anti-Fingerprint, besides all the games available.
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***Copied and pasted my response to a similiar question*** Hi Janice, or in this case jloveforever4 The bookworm within me squeals with joy because I really love Vtech's V.Reader :) To answer your question...The e-reader on the Innotab does not compare to what the V.Reader offers. As you stated the V.Reader books (cartridges) come with games built in to help reinforce reading skills. This is not the case with the Innotab. The books available on the cartridge games are just the e-book. The stories are animated and include a dictionary but no games. The Innotab's e-reader does have educational value cause it will read the book to your child and define words, however I could do that myself. The skills my son learns through the games (at least for me) are what give the V.Reader value. Vtech has updated their V.Reader, so when looking to purchase one you will see that most retailers still have the old one available. You can tell the difference between the two because the new one has a raised keyboard (soft buttons) versus the old one which has a touch screen keyboard. The new one includes a photo viewer/video player, a mediocre art studio, and an app to practice writing so it may be something worth checking out (I have the old one). If reading is what your looking for the V.Reader is the better device, and with all those upgrades you will still have it all in one (minus the mp3). The titles available for this device are great and we use ours right before bedtime. It's a great way to spend extra time with my little guy! Hope that helped.
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Stylus was not included with mine. I got one at Walmart for $10 which was made for an IPad. It works well.
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You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes with a stylus but that seems to be lost a bunch so glad it is a touch screen. :) You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes... » Read More You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes with a stylus but that seems to be lost a bunch so glad it is a touch screen. :) « Show Less
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I think there is a leapster explorer or a leappad. I just bought this game for my daughters leappad. I don't think there is a leappad explorer. The game box says leappad or leapster explorer. Hope this helps.
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Although I don't have this ebook it should be compatable with the Leappad 1. Leapfrog has thus far allowed all games to be compatable across the different devices.
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My order came w/ both a standard black plastic stylus (which does not work on tablet or any of these newer touch screens. And it also came w/ a tablet/touchscreen stylus (if that's what you call it). the touchscreen stylus is nice (a bit small but it was free) if you don't want to get your screen finger print smudges. You can always order more here on Amazon for like a buck or two.
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You need one of this item for it to work. Each of the two cylinders is the length of 2 AA batteries. And I may add that this was the best accessory ever for the leappad 2, which you probably know eats regular batteries like a monster. I hope this helps :)
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No. We have both actually. The leap pad ultra is huge. It is a tablet. The leap pad 2 explorer is also a tablet but nowhere near as large. This is the silicone case we have for ours and it is great. LeapFrog LeapPad2 Gel Skin - Blue(Works with LeapPad2 or LeapPad1)In case it doesn't pull up, it is here on amazon. It is the leapfrog leap pad 2 gel skin. Ours is blue and it looks pretty sharp.
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Not sure exactly what you are referring to, but there are three things beside the stylus. First is a group of new points and a tool for replacing them in the main stylus and then there is a more blunt stylus that telescopes slightly for easier function that apparently is for use exactly as the main one. Not sure why it is included but it writes, just doesn't have the activation button on the side. Mine is saved as a back up, but worked flawlessly in trial.
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I ordered one for a friend and one for myself and neither one had a stylus.It also appears to be made of cardboard plus you will need to purchase an adapter to use the keyboard with your ipad.I returned both and purchased a better product that will last and it came with stylus.
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Hi Sam, To be honest I don't have a clue. My daughter still uses Innotab 1. Sorry that I'm unable to assist you :-(Best regards,Hubert