The LeapFrog Epic and the LeapPad Platinum are both 7″ educational tablets from LeapFrog, with the Epic being a newer model than the Platinum. Each tablet has a touchscreen with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. The Platinum has been specifically designed to be used by children, with a case intended to protect the tablet from… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: How do the LeapFrog Epic and the LeapPad Platinum Compare?
Month: November 2016
Does the LeapFrog Epic Have a Camera?
Cameras allow your child to take their own pictures and videos, and are actually used in some games. They can also be used for video chatting or other means of communicating over the internet. The LeapFrog Epic does come with two cameras, one front mounted and one rear. Both cameras come with a 2.0 megapixel… Continue reading Does the LeapFrog Epic Have a Camera?
Does the LeapFrog Epic Have Bluetooth?
Although the main ways that tablets generally communicate with other devices are through WiFi and ports, Bluetooth is another method. This allows a tablet to wirelessly connect to other devices, such as speakers, or even other tablets and smartphones. The LeapFrog Epic comes with Bluetooth 4.0 as standard, something many children’s tablets lack. It also… Continue reading Does the LeapFrog Epic Have Bluetooth?
Can the Amazon Appstore be Installed on the LeapFrog Epic?
The Amazon Appstore is one of the largest app stores for Android devices, possibly second to Google Play, and possibly the second largest app store overall. The LeapFrog Epic does not come with Google Play, nor can that be installed on the tablet but, although the Amazon Appstore doesn’t come pre-installed, it can be installed… Continue reading Can the Amazon Appstore be Installed on the LeapFrog Epic?
Is the LeapFrog Epic an Android Tablet?
The Android operating system is one of the two main systems used in tablets, the other being Apple’s iOS. If a tablet uses Android, it can have access to a wide range of different content. LeapFrog have been manufacturing children’s educational tablets for years, but they have not made ones using Android. Instead, their tablets… Continue reading Is the LeapFrog Epic an Android Tablet?
Does the LeapFrog Epic Have any Educational Uses?
Parents often say they are buying a tablet for their children for educational uses, so whether or not a tablet can actually be used in such a way is important in these cases. LeapFrog tablets have, as their primary use, learning, and the LeapFrog Epic is no exception to this. Educational and educator approved games… Continue reading Does the LeapFrog Epic Have any Educational Uses?
Does the LeapFrog Epic Have a Protective Case?
Kids being kids, at some point their tablet is more than likely going to be dropped, and quite probably onto a hard, potentially damaging surface. Given this, having a protective case that can reduce the chance of damage is an important consideration (and it can be an important consideration for adults and their own tablets… Continue reading Does the LeapFrog Epic Have a Protective Case?
Can Children Play Games on the LeapFrog Epic?
Parents may not intend that games be the primary reason why they buy a tablet for their child but there is no question that, at some point, games will come into it, whether these be educational or otherwise. The LeapFrog Epic can download approved games, many of which are educational in nature, from the LeapFrog… Continue reading Can Children Play Games on the LeapFrog Epic?
Can the LeapFrog Epic use LeapFrog Cartridges?
One thing that LeapFrog sell is cartridge games, and other educational content, which are usually usable across different products in the entire LeapFrog range. This does mean that a cartridge can still be used with newer tablets. The LeapFrog Epic, however, lacks a cartridge slot. Consequently, any old LeapFrog cartridges that were purchased for previous… Continue reading Can the LeapFrog Epic use LeapFrog Cartridges?
Tablet Comparison: LeapFrog Epic vs. nabi 2S
The LeapFrog Epic is a 7″ educational tablet and the nabi 2S is a 7″ tablet designed for children, so what are the differences between the two? Both tablets have a 7″ screen but the resolution of that of the Epic is only 1024×600 pixels compared to the nabi’s superior 1280×800 pixels. Each tablet has… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: LeapFrog Epic vs. nabi 2S