Leapster vs. VSmile: Has anyone been able to compare the VSmile Cyber Pocket with the Leapster models?
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Hi There! I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??! Good Luck! Hope this helps!
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***Copied and pasted my response to a similiar question*** Hi Janice, or in this case jloveforever4 The bookworm within me squeals with joy because I really love Vtech's V.Reader :) To answer your question...The e-reader on the Innotab does not compare to what the V.Reader offers. As you stated the V.Reader books (cartridges) come with games built in to help reinforce reading skills. This is not the case with the Innotab. The books available on the cartridge games are just the e-book. The stories are animated and include a dictionary but no games. The Innotab's e-reader does have educational value cause it will read the book to your child and define words, however I could do that myself. The skills my son learns through the games (at least for me) are what give the V.Reader value. Vtech has updated their V.Reader, so when looking to purchase one you will see that most retailers still have the old one available. You can tell the difference between the two because the new one has a raised keyboard (soft buttons) versus the old one which has a touch screen keyboard. The new one includes a photo viewer/video player, a mediocre art studio, and an app to practice writing so it may be something worth checking out (I have the old one). If reading is what your looking for the V.Reader is the better device, and with all those upgrades you will still have it all in one (minus the mp3). The titles available for this device are great and we use ours right before bedtime. It's a great way to spend extra time with my little guy! Hope that helped.
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Theres now a Mac version of their software @:http://www.vtechkids.com/download/detail_software.cfm?prod=KidizoomPlusCameraIts clunky like the PC version but at least I can use my Mac instead:-)
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You may want to refer to this review from Amazon aswell: http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog%C2%AE-Tag-Reading-System-16/product-reviews/B00134O7QU?pageNumber=2Hope it helps!
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Hi! I must say you did a great job!!! Thank you very very much! It was so frustrating to see unworking memory. People from Leapfrog did nothing to solve the problem. Thanks again for your kind help regarding SD recognition problem.Another problem is how to remove files. The synchronisation doesn't works. Did you try it?I would appreciate very match your help.Cheers
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To be honest, my son is very young and cant fully use it. I figured when he does start using it more, he would be up to date. I would say for the price difference, the 2 prob. Would be smarter. Leap frog has such great products, I am sure the 2 is packed with great stuff and a lot less $.
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I believe you need the new Leap Reader writing pen for this one. If you check out the Leap Frog website they have information on compatability and their different products. This writing pack has pressure sensitive paper for writing practice that the new pen is specially designed to use.Oh, and the pen is not included in the purchase of this pack. It can be added on separately.
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Thanks! My grandson is 7months old. I was looking at leapster but daughter-in-law says she's heard vtech is better. Which is best & there seems to be different programs which is best for his age?
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Great question I don't know! I just know I have Leapster GS and it works perfectly. I actually get so confused on all these systems, so I am sorry I am no help!!
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what is the vsmile motion? How old is your son? Is it appropriate for a 4 year old? Is everything included with vsmile? Apparently it is not with leap frog?
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VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a... » Read More VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. « Show Less
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The Leapster explorer, Leapster explorer GS, as well as the Leapster explorer leappads 1 and 2 all take the same cartridges. With the excepetion of the leappad 1 we have all listed above between 4 boys. Any of the explorer games are comapatable with explorer devices :)
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I believe you need the new Leap Reader writing pen for this one. If you check out the Leap Frog website they have information on compatability and their different products. This writing pack has pressure sensitive paper for writing practice that the new pen is specially designed to use. Oh, and the pen is not included in the purchase of this pack. It can be added on separately.
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We only have an explorer, but according to the leapfrog website, it will work on leappad 1 & 2 and on explorer and gs.
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We haven't tested it out yet, it's for Christmas. But other games we bought in the past that said "(works with LeapPad Tablets, LeapsterGS, and Leapster Explorer)" have worked in the LeapPad 2. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
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my boys have both and they enjoyed the leapster more than the v smile, so i ended up giving the v smile away and they still have the leapsters and are moving on to gameboys
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They're still not available and there's no information as to when they'll be available. Since the new Leapsters have come out, I'm starting to think that they're no longer supporting this product. The recharging system is on "backorder" and there haven't been any new L-Max games in years (even though you can use the Leapster games as well, their website says they won't show as well on the tv).