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Product Description
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Give your child their own durable touch-screen tablet with VTech's InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet. This multi-functional tablet for children ages 3 - 9 includes a photo/video camera, a 5-inch touch screen, 2 GB of onboard memory, an SD card slot for expandable memory, and media players for MP3s, photos, and videos. The InnoTab 2 comes with an art studio, coloring app, one e-book, two motion sensor games, and 2 free downloads from the Learning Lodge Navigator. Additional songs, games, e-books, and videos are available for purchase online on VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator.
Includes a photo/video camera, a 5-inch touch screen, 2 GB of onboard memory, and plays MP3s, photos, and videos.
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Kids can enjoy interactive play with the 5-inch touch screen and motion sensor. View larger.
Rotating Camera Captures Photos and Videos
The InnoTab 2 has a digital camera, so kids can take pictures and videos of themselves and their friends. Children can save and edit their photos and customize them using wacky special effects and stamps. The camera built into the tablet's frame rotates from back to front to capture the action wherever it is happening. Videos can be purchased, downloaded from the Learning Lodge Navigator, and played back on the InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet.
Interactive E-Reader Brings Stories to Life
The InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet lets your child explore e-books in an interactive way. Each e-book features story narration, character voices, animation, and vivid graphics to keep new readers engaged. Children can even interact with the characters in their story. Words are highlighted on the screen as your child reads, and they can touch individual words to see how they are pronounced. Each e-book also comes with a story dictionary to help build vocabulary and reading comprehension. The InnoTab 2 includes one e-book "What's That Noise?" and more are available for purchase via VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator.
Control Games with the Touch Screen and Motion Sensor
With the 5-inch touch screen and motion sensor, kids can enjoy interactive play with educational games and apps. They can tap, flick, drag and drop, just as their parents do with their own touch-screen tablet device. The motion sensor lets you turn, tilt, and move the tablet in different directions for additional fun while game playing.
The InnoTab 2 also comes with a pop-up, on-screen keypad and two styluses. Kids can take notes, draw pictures, create an address book, or use built-in utilities like the calendar and calculator. Each InnoTab 2 can be personalized for up to four users with different photo wallpaper, user names, avatars, and voice and typed greetings. It even has a kickstand so it can stand upon its own.
Tablet Includes Apps, with More Available Online
With the included apps and games, kids can begin to play as soon as they receive their InnoTab 2. The tablet comes with two motions games, two free downloads on the Learning Lodge Navigator, two touch-screen games, one e-book, art studio and coloring book apps, and several other options for fun and learning.
VTech also offers an extensive library of games, apps, and e-books to purchase via the Learning Lodge Naviagtor or on individual cartridges. Each game and app is packed with activities and focuses on building reading and logic skills as well as creativity. Games include some of your child's favorite characters.
Includes 2 GB of Memory with Room for Expansion
The InnoTab 2 comes with 2 GB of onboard memory and an SD card slot for memory expansion. Additional content may require an SD memory card (not included).
What's in the Box
InnoTab 2 Learning Tablet, two styluses, "Ready, Play & Create" cartridge, USB Cable, and a Learning Lodge Navigator installation CD.
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At a Glance:
- Built-in rotatable digital camera records photos and videos
- E-Reader plays sound and offers character interaction
- Tablet has 5-inch brilliant touch screen and tilt sensor
- Includes art studio and learning apps, with more available to purchase
- Includes 2 GB of onboard memory with SD card slot
Age/Weight Requirements:
Recommended for ages 3 - 9
Assembly Requirements:
Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)
Warranty:
12 month warranty
Trademark Information:
© VTech. MobiGo is a registered trademark of VTech. VTech is a registered trademark of VTech.
Product Description
Take learning to the next level with the InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet by VTech! This multi-media tablet combines interactive reading, learning games, creative activities, and a rich collection of applications into a sleek and durable educational toy that kids will want to play with. Featuring a 5" color touch screen and tilt-sensor, kids can tap, flick, drag, and pat their way to learning fun. The fun continues with many on-board applications such as an MP3 Player, Video Player, Art Studio, Friends List, Calculator, and Clock engaging kids for hours as they develop their skills with this electronic learning toy. Additional cartridges with favorite licensed characters are sold separately and teach essential skills in reading, logic, and creativity. Additional content such as e-books and learning games can easily be uploaded to the InnoTab 2 through VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator where parents can also see their child's progress on a variety of educational milestones and lessons. Additional content may require an SD memory card (not included).
Customer Reviews
- Both have the same screen size (2 ½" x 4 ½"), or 5" if you're measuring diagonally.
- Both require 4 AA batteries (not included).
- Both use a stylus.
- Both have a cartridge port for additional games, and uses purchased apps.
- Both have an age requirement of 3-9 years. VTech's Amazon page says 4-9 years, but the box and VTech's website state 3-9 years.
- Both have a camera.
- Both have additional accessories you can buy like gel skins, cases, rechargeable batteries, ac adapters, and headphones. UPDATE: the InnoTab doesn't have a gel skin accessory, just a screen guard you can purchase. LeapPad you can purchase both separately.
- Both can be personalize for up to 4 players.
- Both have eReaders, MP3 Players (InnoTab's is free, LeapPad's is an additional $3.75 through their App store), art studio, and most of your basic themed books and games.
- Both have a mic and volume control.
- Some people like to creatively take the tablets out of the box for setup before handing to a child as a gift. LeapPad2 was a bit difficult, but doable. The InnoTab2 is a bit more of a challenge; just use sharp scissors to break the tape and fold out the box carefully.
- Both have a parent tracker that allows parents to track their child's progress and success playing a game.
HOW ARE LEAPPAD2 AND INNOTAB2 DIFFERENT?
- The LeapPad2 is smaller. Actually it looks like with InnoTab2 they were the same size, but they surrounded it with an additional ¼" layer of decorative plastic with rubber corners to help protect it from a fall. For small hands I find it cumbersome. Plus it makes the screen appear smaller. But I do like the rubber corners.
- The LeapPad2 has a front and back camera, but the InnoTab2 has only one camera that rotates (creative idea!)
- The battery compartment on the InnoTab is easily accessible. Just slide a switch and it opens the compartment. I prefer LeapPad's more secure sliding feature. But if you're using a gel skin on either that helps prevent access.
- The LeapPad2 only comes with one stylus, the InnoTab2 comes with two; always a plus in case you loose or break one. The InnoTab2 uses a secure rope loop but I looked everywhere in the packaging and there wasn't one! Also, InnoTab's stylus is pure plastic, flat, and slippery. LeapPad2's stylus is what you're more used to seeing (round like a pencil), and not slippery to hold.
- LeapPad2 has 4GB of memory, InnoTab2 2GB... but, you can use an SD card to add an additional 32GB of memory. That's impressive! (SD card not included). I am finding that 2 or 4GB of memory is more than enough for our needs.
- LeapPad2 I had to setup using their installation CD before I could play it, but the InnoTab2 you can start playing right away.
- VTech has some interesting new apps that come with the InnoTab2 right out of the box, like a calculator app, calendar, notes, and clock. I don't know why, but I find that nice. I couldn't find those apps in LeapFrog's app store.
- InnoTab2 has a tilt sensor like an iPad or iPhone and will tilt the screen if held horizontal or vertical. LeapPad2 does not have this feature. UPDATE: LeapPad2 does have this feature, but only with certain apps. For instance, the main screen (home screen with apps) does not tilt like the InnoTab2 will. The InnoTab2 will tilt with just about everything, but the LeapPad2 is limited to certain apps.
- LeapPad2's store for purchasing apps is easily accessed. I went to their website and could browse their app selection right away. On VTech's website I couldn't find the app store to save my life. All I could find were the cartridges for sale, which are comparable to LeapFrog's prices.
- InnoTab2 has buttons for brightening or dimming the screen, but don't expect much, there's only four bars and it doesn't make a lot of difference.
- InnoTab2 has a "?" button that allows you to hear instructions again, or find out more information about an app (nice touch!).
- InnoTab2 comes with a manual. LeapPad2 does not.
- InnoTab2 you can upload your own videos and pictures (supports JPEG formatted photos, and MJPEG/H.264 videos (avi)). You'll need to convert your videos for use. Quality isn't like an iPad or iPhone, but little kids won't mind. Transferring videos and music is quick and easy. LeapPad2 doesn't have this ability, you can only download/purchase videos from their website to watch.
- InnoTab2 has a "kickstand" for standing the tablet up vertically or horizontal.
So what's the overall review?
Honestly, I feel the InnoTab2 is just what the original LeapPad was: s-l-o-w. InnoTab2 takes 37 seconds to reach the app home screen. LeapPad2 takes 21 seconds. With LeapPad2 it takes almost 5 seconds from the time you select an app for it to start. It takes InnoTab2 almost 8 seconds. It just feels like there's a lot of "loading" going on with the InnoTab2. I'm nit picking of course, but it makes a difference to me.
Also, my son just turned 3. When he tries to swipe the screen to the next page he sometimes touches an app, which causes it to load. He then has to wait for it to load before he can go back to the Home screen and try and swipe again. This happened to me a lot, too. If I lay my finger down for just a fraction of a second the InnoTab2 thinks I'm selecting an app instead of swiping. So you have to be careful to swipe in an empty space; my 3 year old isn't capable of that when the screen is filled with apps. The LeapPad2 just uses arrows to touch at the bottom of the screen.
Overall I feel the InnoTab2 is really not geared for 3 year olds (just like the original LeapPad wasn't either). The screen isn't as bright and crisp as the LeapPad2, and the tablet doesn't feel as solid in my hands.
LeapPad2 is currently $20 more; I'd really suggest getting a LeapPad2 over an InnoTab2, especially if you have a 3 year old: Older kids probably not that big of a deal, just a matter of preference. The included apps seem geared toward older kids anyway, whereas LeapPad2 apps are more 3 year old friendly with their PetPad tracing alphabet game, and the overall designs of the included apps more basic. For example, the art studio in InnoTab2 has like a million color choices, but LeapPad2 just has basic colors to choose from.
InnoTab2 is compatible with LeapPad2 in education, but I feel like the tablet needs more work.
Some differences I noticed that are not in the description:
The battery cover now has a switch you have to slide, which makes it harder for kids to easily open.
The size of the system is smaller, but the screen size is the same.
You can add four profiles and one guest. Also, you can add a photo to the profile.
The first Innotab, it was too easy for kids to delete apps from the system. The Innotab 2 has a lock over the trash can so kids can't accidentally delete.
The system comes with two stylus pens and there is a hole on the stylus to tether it to the system.
I love that they have added the camera and 2GB of onboard memory. We have added 11 aps, one music album, and a few photos to the system and it still has 1GB of free space left.
As for battery life, I recommend buying two sets of rechargeable batteries. That way while one is charging, you have a set ready to go.
My only buyer beware statement is that it eats batteries. If you don't have rechargeable batteries, you will hate this toy. The battery life, depending on the quality of battery you buy, is really only a couple hours max. I would definitely recommended rechargeable batteries. You can also purchase an AC adapter for about $10, but keep in mind that this doesn't charge the Innotab. It merely supplies power.
