LeapFrog My Own Leaptop

by LeapFrog

• Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop
• Choose and download songs for a custom playlist (Internet connection required)
• Choose from 8 email messages and personalize for your child to enjoy (Internet connection required)
• Explore the alphabet, pretend play, music, animals and computer literacy with 6 learning activity stations
• Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 9 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: Made in USA
• ASIN: B0038AJYSS
• Item model number: 19150
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 4 years
• Batteries 3 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #824 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Electronic Toys
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Toddler Toys > Learning
  • #34 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Electronics
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (267 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Packaging: Retail

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Toddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more. With a Leaptop, you'll give your child a fun yet instructive introduction to using computers.

My Own Leaptop Ages: 2 years and up What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: A perfectly sized pretend laptop for small children, packed with plenty of features. The Challenging: Computer, internet access, and an online parent account needed to access extras. In a Nutshell: A unique play laptop that's travel-friendly, educational, and fun.

Designed for small children, this play laptop helps familiarize kids with technology. View larger.

You can help your child personalize the laptop by connecting it to your computer. View larger.

A Cool and Colorful Kids' Laptop
The Leaptop takes the spirit of a real laptop computer and infuses it with an appealing, kid-friendly design. This durable and organically-shaped plastic case opens like a laptop. The Leaptop's lightweight and convenient handle makes it a travel-friendly toy.

Above the large alphabet pad, you'll find the E-mail, Music Playlist, and Blog function buttons. Around the LED screen, you'll see computer-like icons displaying all of the Leaptop's interactive features. Kids will love switching between the Animal, Music, and Alphabet modes, which are accessed with the moveable mouse switch.

Each Leaptop has one of two puppy hosts, Violet or Scout. Depending on which Leaptop version you buy, one of these adorable puppies will accompany your child through all of the activities. Kids will even have access to Violet or Scout's personal blog by pressing the Blog button.

An Introduction to Letters, Animals, Music, and More
The Leaptop's three play modes and three function buttons will help your child learn the basics while having fun. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, so your child can contribute musical animal noises and funny audio effects to songs; and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds.

The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills. And they'll enjoy receiving emails and singing along with Leaptop's preset and downloadable songs. With the Leaptop, you'll be confident that your child is exposed to activities that help develop essential skills.

Personalize the Leaptop Online
You'll want to personalize your child's Leaptop by connecting it to your computer with the included USB cable. After connecting to the Leapfrog Web site, you can create a parent account that allows you to customize this toy laptop by creating a profile for your child.

You'll also be able to select songs for the Music Playlist and set up personalized emails from Scout or Violet and other friends and relatives in your child's life. Additional Scout and Violet downloads are available for purchase, and printable coloring sheets are available for free.

Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher Processor: Pentium III 500 Mhz processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Hard Drive: 300 MB available Video Resolution: 1024x768 or higher	CD or DVD drive Available USB port Internet connection

What's in the Box
Leaptop with three AA batteries, USB cable, and quick connect guide/parent instructions.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

134 of 137 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really really fun, all my kids love it! August 26, 2010

By Storylover TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Product Packaging:Retail|Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I have three boys, ages 3,5, and 6. They are all in various stages of learning to read...they all enjoy this, but my three year old cannot get enough of it. He jealously guards it, keeping it away from the other two kids, and he arried it around with him...he has learned his alphabet, and now he is learning the sounds the alphabet makes. I thought this would be an OK toy at best, but it has been a huge success story in my house...so much so, that I had to order two more so that hte other boys would have a chance to play with it as well! Even my 6 year old really likes it. Another good product from leap frog. I'm not sure how long this will last though, and I'm worried that my very rough boys will break it. We have had it about 3 weeks or so and it has survived, but I worry about the screen. Anyway, great toy, inexpensive enough that I will probably even buy another one if it does break! THat is how much my boys like it.

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Durable, good for a variety of ages. November 4, 2012

By Tony K.

Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

We gave this to my son under the recommended age. He has had it for about a year now. We were hoping it would distract him from trying to type on our laptop. It hasn't done that much, but he still enjoys it. He prefers the music setting at this point and will joyfully dance around. I like that I can change the music periodically. As an educator I like the way it pairs phonics with the letters and a word that starts with the letter. I think in the future we will enjoy the questions that it asks. This is very durable, it has been tossed around the car and my son has stood on it with the screen open and it has yet to be damaged. My father also bought one for his house for all the grandkids. The children who have played with it there range from 1 year to 5 years and all enjoy it. It has yet to be damaged despite frequent use by 6 children who visit there.

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars leaptop review August 10, 2010

By Tommy's mom

Product Packaging:Retail|Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

We got the leaptop for my 20 month old after finding that most of the other toy laptops were for older toddlers and had a possible choking hazard. This is just right for my son. He had no trouble figuring it out and really loves the music. My only wish is that there was a selection for numbers, but otherwise this is a great toy for young toddlers who like music and letters.