LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Docking station charges the separately sold Leapster L-Max portable learning game system
• Fully recharges in about 4 hours
• Holds its charge for anywhere between 6 and 11 hours
• Battery pack should last for about 300 charges
• Includes: Recharging dock, Rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 8.1 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008FUCP0
• Item model number: 20247
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,594 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

This docking station makes sure that the Leapster L-Max portable learning game system is charged and ready when kids want to use it. The kid-friendly charging dock requires two fast and simple steps that even kindergarten-age children can perform. Kids simply insert the rechargeable battery pack (included) into the back of their Leapster L-Max and then pop the game system into the dock. The L-Max fully recharges in about 4 hours but can be removed from the recharging system at any point to operate the gaming device on a partial charge. The Leapster L-Max removes from the dock just as easily as it goes in and holds its charge for anywhere between 6 and 11 hours (depending on how long it is used in one stretch) before starting to fade. The battery pack should last for about 300 charges before requiring a replacement, which must be purchased directly from LeapFrog. The entire kit comes with a recharging dock, rechargeable battery pack, and AC adapter and is covered by LeapFrog under a 3-month warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

Don't let the learning fun run out on your Leapster L-Max Learning System. With this Recharging Kit, you can pop the handheld system into the charging dock and resume playing in about four hours. It's easy to do! Kit includes recharging dock, rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter. For use only with Leapster L-Max handheld.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 171 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money. Here's why..., November 9, 2006

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R. Brough - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2 (Toy)

I bought this system and returned it the very next day. Why? Because for the price of this exhorbitant recharging system, you can buy two packages of four Ni-MH AA batteries that recharge in 15 minutes and last as just as long... even on one charge! And, the charging device that came with the Ni-MH batteries is much more compact. PLUS, when the L-Max eventually dies, you can still use Ni-MH batteries for other electronic devices. Let's see you do THAT with this recharging system! Don't be fooled folks. Save your money and buy quick charging Ni-MH batteries instead.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT INVESTMENT!!!!!!, March 6, 2006

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dd0416ak "dd0416ak" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2 (Toy)

Since the L-Max came with nothing and it eats batteries very quickly this was a saving grace for us. It was hard to believe that the L-max didn't even come with an a/c adaptor which we thought was a rip off. If you have an L-Max or are considering buying one the Recharging Kit is a MUST!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We NEEDED this, December 28, 2007

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Jana Taylor (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2 (Toy)

I can't imagine how many batteries our Lmax would have sucked up, so this battery charger is a must have. Conversely we could have bought rechargeable batteries, but this just seemed like the more convienient choice for us.

It has a green indicator light that blinks when charging and goes solid green when done. You have to make sure the L-max (or leapster) is set on the cradle correctly so the light pops on, it is easy initally before you are used to the feel of it to set it on but not have it docked correctly.