| Product Dimensions | 6.99 x 35.56 x 29.21 cm; 1.02 Kilograms |
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| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Item model number | 80-31566E |
| Language: | English, Italian, French, German, Spanish |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Mfg Recommended age | 36 months - 50 years |
| ASIN | B00WJ1P6AM |
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Customer reviews
We already have the Leap Pad Platinum (Green) which my son absolutely adores and my daughter has desperately been sneaking little plays with the tablet when my son has been distracted although this normally ends up in upset when he discovers she is playing with his tablet! So it's brilliant to have the purple version also for her to play with and have her own tablet and harmony has now been restored to our home! Also this now means they can use the interactive Pet Chat functions between the two tablets which also opens up a whole new level of play. The tablet is advertised as being pink however it is definitely more of a purple colour and I shall add some photo's to this review by next weekend to show the tablet.It's worth mentioning as well that although this is a children's tablet and does have tablet functions and WiFi (which I'll confirm about fully further below in my review), that the apps and games to download can work out a bit expensive and so I have been actually buying the main cartridge games and books rather than downloading them and this also means that they can be swapped between tablets. Also if you already have an older version of one of the Leap Pads and have bought cartridge games for those tablets, the cartridge games work on ALL Leap Pad tablets. I have now bought 3 of the LeapPad Explorer games and they all work perfectly with the Platinum and so if you are upgrading from an older version LeapPad then you don't have to completely re-buy your game library. My review for Bubble Guppies Explorer Game has some pictures to show the explorer games do actually work on the Platinum. I've also now purchased the green and purple carry cases for the Platinum tablets which are brilliant for carrying around, keeping all of the cartridge games safe in one location and also providing a bit of protection for the Platinum tablets when out and about.We all think the new Platinum LeapPad's are brilliant in my home and the learning potential along with fun value for your child is fantastic. This is a tablet made specifically with learning in mind and targeted completely at a child as opposed to normal tablets which are obviously aimed at adults primarily. The parent lock, parent settings and kid safe browser on the Platinum prevents your little one accessing information they shouldn't with pre-approved content and to me this just feels a lot safer then handing over our Kindle Fire HDX to my children to play with. I would however say that I think this is probably more relevant to younger children as I know my 8 year old nephew for example would think this LeapPad too babyish for him but my two under 4's love them and I think it is perfect for them and younger children.I am really impressed with the content and thought that has gone into the Platinum's and although they only come with a few demo games installed and one free downloadable app (you can choose from three different ones in each age section), additional games can be purchased and downloaded or cartridges used with it. As mentioned above we are using cartridges with the tablets rather than using the downloadable app's option as I personally prefer this plus it means we can swap games between the two tablets and they will be able to be used with future Leap Pad tablets.Although this review is quite long, I have split the review into easy subsections further below so that anyone reading this can determine if they wish to read the full review or just the parts that are of interest to them. I wanted to do a thorough review of the Platinum to help any potential purchasers make an informed decision about whether to purchase this Leap Pad or not and so apologies for the long review and I hope it helps and you either find the whole review helpful or are able to at least find the parts you are interested in reading. If you think I can help with any queries then please leave a comment or email me and I will reply and try to help if I can.The LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum comes with the following:-Leapfrog LeapPad Platinum Learning Tablet (8GB)1 Stylus attached to the Platinum with a cord to prevent it becoming lost1 USB cable1 AC Mains Power Adapter for recharging the rechargeable battery (no more batteries - yeay!)6 Imagicards including 3 rare Imagicards1 Free Downloadable App1 Parent Guide (User Manual)1 Quick Start Guide1 year manufacturer warrantyChildproof?:-The LeapPad Platinum is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 9 years old and it does have quite a robust feeling frame to it with a gel surround around the edges. Our green version has been dropped by accident a few times and thankfully seems perfect with no issues and so the LeapPad would indeed seem to be quite robust. The screen is also shatterproof and again I can confirm despite a few accidental drops that our green version is still okay.Age appropriate?:-As I stated above the Platinum tablet is aimed at children between 3 and 9 years old and whilst some of the functions on it are still a bit too old for my children, the games and apps are obviously targeted too at specific ages and so I can see this being a tablet that will grow with them and especially because of the vast library of games available to purchase separately. My son is definitely the right age for his tablet now and has shown an interest in it straight away and has been happily playing with this for hours this afternoon on and off and so it is already a big hit in our home. My daughter has actually picked up how to use it quite quickly despite her being younger and I can definitely see her growing into her purple tablet very easily. As I stated above I think maybe the upper age limit of 9 may be a bit of wishful thinking on LeapFrog's behalf but this is purely on using my nephew as a guide post for me and as each child is different it will depend on the child, however it is perfect for my son at his current age.Games / Apps:-LeapFrog have their own online App centre where you can download games, e-books etc and you get one free download with the Platinum which you can use against three different apps per age stage - we chose Amazing Animals. You do need to set up an account with LeapFrog on their website to purchase apps etc but registration is really simple and I already had an account with them from my children's My Pal Scout and Violet, LeapReader Junior and my son's Leap Band. Your account is password protected to prevent your little one when they get older from just downloading apps and running you up a massive bill without your permission!The other way to purchase more games is to buy the cartridge versions and as I mentioned above, all of the Explorer games do work with the Platinum so if you have an older LeapPad version the games will still work with the Platinum too. I am purchasing the cartridge versions rather than downloading games as I just prefer to do this rather than download.Power:-Thankfully the Platinum has a rechargeable battery so no more running through tons of batteries as you can just re-charge the Platinum up with the included AC Mains Power Adapter. When charging the charge indicator light will light up yellow and when fully charged it will turn green. You do need to charge the Platinum up before first use and it took approximately an hour for ours to charge.Memory:-The Platinum has 8GB of memory which will apparently be enough to hold around 100 games at a time and so plenty of space for apps, pictures and games.Applications:-The Platinum comes with 19 Apps on it plus your free downloadable app along with 7 other icons to access as follows.....Personalise - This is where your child can change their picture against their name and change the background on the home screen.Pet Pad Party- This is where your child can select and look after a pet from a choice of several such as a Dragon or a Monkey. They can name them, personalise them, have them play with other pets and much more. When your child earns tokens (free from playing games) they can use these to buy accessories from the Pet Pad Party store to personalise their home.Pet Pad Party Token Store - At the top right of the screen this is where your child's earnt tokens from games etc are stored to exchange for things in the store such as flowers, paintings, rainbows, toys etc for your Pet Pad Party home.Pet Chat - This is where your child and any friend can get their pets to interact with each other providing they both have a Wi-fi LeapPad device. It's sort of like a child's instant messenger and also allows the pets to play and interact together in the Pet Pad.LeapSearch - This is the child friendly internet where your child can browse the web on pre-approved and selected web sites and has tons of categories to explore such as Cats, Dogs, Arts & Crafts, Science, Ninja, Magic Tricks etc just to name a few.App Centre - As the name suggests this is where you can download apps straight to the Platinum from LeapFrog's app centre with the parent access code of course.Sneak Peaks - This has sneak peaks of upcoming apps on LeapFrog and is basically an advertising app.Music - The Platinum has two albums already installed which each have 5 songs on them such as Old MacDonald, The Scout Song and Dig It.Imagicard Demo - This is where your child can learn how to use their Imagicard's that came free with the Platinum and has three different activities on there such as taking a photo with a character or watching the figure come alive on the Platinum's screen.Scout & Friends Game Demo - A really cute this game that explore emotions with Scout and his friends and let your child tell Scout how they are feeling such as Frustrated, Happy, Sad, Excited etc.Photo Fun Ultra - This is where your child can take pictures and add funny pictures on to them such as a mask, effects etc and then save and view them in the gallery.Voice Memo - As the name suggests this is where your child can record memo's to themselves - just like Mum and Dad.Welcome - This is a short intro video explaining what you can do with the Platinum and how to use it and is a really handy little video.Notepad - A little post it note section where your child can make all those little important notes for themselves.Camera - As the title suggest this is where your child can take pictures and as the Platinum has a forward and rear facing camera they can switch which way around to take the photos. This is also where the camcorder is and your child can switch between camera and camcorder here.Gallery - Where your child can store and view their saved photos, videos and drawings.Cartridge - Where your child can click to play any inserted cartridge.Awards - The same as the Pet Pad Party Store and shows how many tokens your child has earnt and where they can spend on accessories for their Pet Pads (tokens are free and earnt from playing games).Settings - Brightness, Volume, Personalise. Parent Settings Access where after entering parent code can change the wireless setup, manage apps, app centre, parent account, child profiles, set play times such as how long can play for and then has to have a rest from Platinum, system updats, system info, change locale, reset lock.Clock - This announces the time for your child and from here you can change the time on the tablet and use the stopwatch function.Calculator - Yep a little electronic calculator app.Calendar - For your little one to store all their important dates of course! Can put birthday's and important dates etc in on the calendar along with a little sticker picture such as a birthday cake, a school bus, a heart, a present or a paw print to name a few. The Platinum announces the date when you first open the app for your child.The Human Body Game Demo - Where your child can learn about the Human body such as the circulatory system using the little ship to travel around the body. A really good little game but a bit too old for my children at the moment.Cooking Recipes on the Road Game Demo - Where your child can learn about ingredients and cook meals for the customers of the food wagon. Another really good little game but again a bit too old for my son at the moment.Stretchy Monkey Game Demo - A Monkey that travels through time in his time machine learning about the past. A brilliant game that my son absolutely loves and is going to end up being a full purchase on his tablet and probably one of the only download games I will purchase rather than buying the cartridges.Mr Pencil; The Lost Colours of Doodleburg Demo - A word game which allows your little one to press the individual words and the game sounds them out and highlights the word whilst doing so. A brilliant game for helping your child to read but also a bit old for my children at the moment.Your Free Download App - We chose Amazing Animals which compares selected animals in a quiz type show and a maze show. A really good animal science game which my children both really enjoy.Other Bits:-There is also a battery level indicator at the top right of the screen showing the battery power left before needing to charge and a Wi-fi indicator where you can turn the Wi-fi connection on and off and select the Wi-fi to connect to. The Platinum has a volume control, directional control pad for playing games, home screen button for returning to the home screen, front and rear cameras, stylus and stylus holder, power button, cartridge insert, USB and power cable connection point and headphone jack point.Measurements:-The Platinum has a 7" touch screen.It measures approx 23cm long by 15cm wide and approx 2cm deep.Set-up:-Set-up was really easy which just involved plugging the tablet into a power supply, registering and entering my son's information and connecting my LeapFrog account. There was a little messing with the Wi-fi connection but not too much and the Platinum did want to do a short system update at the beginning also.Summary:-A brilliant new tablet from LeapFrog for children, with lots of educational fun apps already installed and 100's more to purchase separately whether by cartridge or download. The Imagicard demo cards included add an extra level of interactive fun to the tablet and allow your child to take pictures with their favourite characters such as Chase from Paw Patrol, play games with the cards or just watch the characters come alive and 'pop out' of the LeapPad screen and I think these are going to be a great feature to the new Platinum. A big thumbs up of approval from both of my children and both my husband and I and we love the Platinum tablets. If you are looking for a tablet for your child that is like an adult tablet then this is not the table for your child but if you are looking for a child specific tablet with tons of educational games and apps available then you really can't go wrong with the LeapPad Platinum.
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