The LeapPad Ultra does have WiFi built-in which allows your child to connect to the internet with it, but what web sites can they actually visit with it? Is there any chance of them finding inappropriate content? Although the Ultra does connect to the internet, the sites that can be accessed using LeapFrog’s own LeapSearch… Continue reading What Websites can the Leappad Ultra Be Used to Visit?
Category: LeapPad Ultra
My LeapPad Ultra Won’t Turn On, What Should I Do?
If your LeapPad Ultra won’t turn on – perhaps it is showing a blank screen – it is possible that this may be fixed using your PC or Mac. First, though, you should check that it is actually charged and the problem isn’t just a flat battery. If there’s a problem with the battery not… Continue reading My LeapPad Ultra Won’t Turn On, What Should I Do?
Is the LeapPad Ultra Suitable for Older Children?
The LeapPad Ultra is aimed at children aged 4 to 9, but is it suitable for older children? As a child gets older, they are likely to want more access and more freedom to browse the internet than is available on the Ultra. They are also likely to want more apps than can be found… Continue reading Is the LeapPad Ultra Suitable for Older Children?
Will the LeapPad Ultra Take Leapster Cartridges?
For the Leapster Explorer and the Leapster GS, there are two main sources of games, cartridges and apps. The apps are downloaded from the LeapFrog store, whilst the cartridges are available from a number of sources. If you already have a Leapster variant, and are planning on purchasing a LeapPad Ultra, whether or not that… Continue reading Will the LeapPad Ultra Take Leapster Cartridges?
Does the LeapPad Ultra Have WiFi and Does it Need it to Work?
If you are interested in using the LeapPad Ultra on the internet, or if you are concerned over what websites your child may be able to access on it, you will want to know if the Ultra comes with WiFi. The tablet does come with 802.11 b/g/n WiFi built-in. This is used to download apps… Continue reading Does the LeapPad Ultra Have WiFi and Does it Need it to Work?
Can Parents Set Up Multiple Profiles on the LeapPad Ultra?
If you have several children of different ages in your household, you may want them all to use the same tablet. When the LeapPad Ultra is set up, a profile is created for a child, containing things such as their age, so that the various apps can adapt to the level that they are at.… Continue reading Can Parents Set Up Multiple Profiles on the LeapPad Ultra?
Does the LeapPad Ultra Come With a Stylus?
The LeapPad Ultra comes with a stylus. There are a couple of tether points on the tablet itself to attach the stylus to. Replacement styli can also be purchased if the existing one is lost, although the tether points do reduce the chance of loss. The screen on the Ultra is a light touch screen,… Continue reading Does the LeapPad Ultra Come With a Stylus?
Are Apps Expensive for the LeapPad Ultra?
With the LeapPad Ultra running its own system that’s designed specifically for kids and their protection, rather than having access to the app libraries that are available for Android and iOS, apps are instead purchased from LeapFrog’s own app library. Unlike most apps from other stores, these are specifically designed for kids, often using the… Continue reading Are Apps Expensive for the LeapPad Ultra?
Are There Any Cartridges Available for the LeapPad Ultra?
As well as the apps that can be purchased for the LeapPad Ultra from LeapFrog, LeapFrog also sell a number of cartridges, many of which which work with all LeapPad tablets, the Leapster GS and the Leapster Explorer. The cartridges available are not just games, but include many educational programmes intended to help your child… Continue reading Are There Any Cartridges Available for the LeapPad Ultra?
Does the LeapPad Ultra Have Parental Controls?
When you have a child who wants to browse the internet, as a parent a primary concern is that they not access unsuitable material, which is far too easy to stumble across. The LeapPad Ultra has very strong parental controls that can completely block access to any material you are not happy for your child… Continue reading Does the LeapPad Ultra Have Parental Controls?