LeapPad Explorer

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LeapPad Explorer
Manufacturer LeapFrog Enterprises
Product familyLeapPad Tablet Family
Type Tablet computer
Generation Seventh generation
Release dateAugust 15, 2011;13 years ago (2011-08-15)
Discontinued2014
Units sold500,000
Media LeapFrog Explorer cartridges Digital download
CPU ARM9-based processor
Best-selling game Globe: Earth Adventures
SuccessorLeapPad2, LeapPad Ultra
LeapPad2
Manufacturer LeapFrog Enterprises
Product familyLeapPad Tablet Family
Type Tablet computer
Generation Eighth generation
Release dateJuly 18, 2012;12 years ago (2012-07-18)
Lifespan
Units sold500
Media LeapFrog Explorer cartridges Digital download
CPU LeapFrog LF-2000 (NXP3200 SoC) ARM9 @ 550 MHz [1]
Best-selling game Learning Path games
PredecessorLeapPad Explorer
SuccessorLeapPad3, LeapPad Ultra XDi

The LeapPad Explorer was the first release in a new line of LeapPad products after the discontinuation of the original LeapPad line by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. [2] [3] LeapPad Explorer was released on August 15, 2011.

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New versions of the LeapPad Explorers were released in July 2012. [4] The update was branded the LeapPad2 and has a higher resolution camera, longer battery life, 4 GB of storage and a LF 2000 processor. [1]

LeapPad Explorer specs

LeapPad2 specs

Awards

In 2012, the LeapPad Explorer was awarded 3 titles: "Toy of the Year (overall)", "Educational Toy of the Year" and "Preschool Toy of the Year" at the 12th Annual Toy of the Year Awards, [5] which is held at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

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