The Orbo Jr, unlike the LeapPad Ultra, is an Android tablet aimed at children, whilst the Ultra is an educational tablet designed for children. Consequently, they are quite different items serving different markets. The LeapPad Ultra is designed to educate, often by entertaining, whilst the Orbo Jr is a standard Android tablet with no specifically… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: LeapPad Ultra vs Orbo Jr
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Tablet Comparison: LeapPad Ultra vs InnoTab 3
VTech’s InnoTab 3, like LeapFrog’s LeapPad Ultra, is an educational tablet. Both are aimed at 3-9 year old children. The LeapPad Ultra has a substantially larger screen, being 7″ to the InnoTab’s 4.3″. The touch screen of the Ultra is probably more sensitive than that of the InnoTab, but both can be used with a… Continue reading Tablet Comparison: LeapPad Ultra vs InnoTab 3
How Does the LeapPad Ultra Compare to the Leapster GS Explorer?
LeapFrog’s Leapster GS Explorer is a rather different type of educational toy to the LeapPad Ultra. Both have access to the LeapFrog App Center of educational apps, and both come with some when purchased, but the Leapster GS has only 3 included apps compared to the Ultra’s 11. The LeapPad Ultra has a 7″ 1024×600… Continue reading How Does the LeapPad Ultra Compare to the Leapster GS Explorer?
What’s the Battery Life for the LeapPad Ultra?
The LeapPad Ultra features a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery. The battery is charged using an AC adapter, and can take up to 7 hours to charge on the initial use. Once the battery has received its initial charge, it will then normally take 4 hours to charge. The tablet will no doubt be sometimes… Continue reading What’s the Battery Life for the LeapPad Ultra?
Does the LeapPad Ultra Need WiFi to Work?
The LeapPad Ultra comes with built-in kid-safe 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, but is this required to use the tablet? There are some features that need WiFi in order to set up or use, and others that will work without it. The Ultra comes with eleven apps, some of which are already on the tablet, and others… Continue reading Does the LeapPad Ultra Need WiFi to Work?
How Can the LeapPad Ultra Be Reset?
If you need to reset your LeapPad Ultra, this can be done using your PC or Mac. There is software available for free from LeapFrog for both PCs and Macs, LeapFrog Connect. The Ultra should be turned on and then connected to the computer using the USB cable that it comes with. Once properly connected,… Continue reading How Can the LeapPad Ultra Be Reset?
Can Music and Photos Be Transferred to the LeapPad Ultra?
Music and photos are something that people, including children, like to use their electronic devices to hear and see. So, can you add them to a LeapPad Ultra? The Ultra comes with a USB cable that allows you to plug it into your PC or Mac. Music files can be transferred from the computer to… Continue reading Can Music and Photos Be Transferred to the LeapPad Ultra?
What Does the LeapPad Ultra Come With?
As well as the tablet itself, what other things are included in the price when the LeapPad Ultra is purchased? Some of these things are those that would have to be purchased separately in some of the other LeapPad tablets. There are 11 apps included with the Ultra when it is initially purchased, so you… Continue reading What Does the LeapPad Ultra Come With?
Will the LeapPad Ultra Work in Spanish?
If Spanish is your first language, you may well be interested in knowing whether or not the LeapPad Ultra is available in a Spanish version, or whether it can be set so that it is in Spanish. Although the Ultra cannot be configured to be in Spanish, there are a number of Spanish apps that… Continue reading Will the LeapPad Ultra Work in Spanish?
Are There Any Free Apps Available for the LeapPad Ultra?
The LeapPad Ultra comes with eleven apps included in the initial purchase price. Some of these apps are pre-loaded on the tablet, whilst others will need downloading using WiFi. Other than those initial included apps, there do not appear to be any apps that are currently available for free, although this can change. Although free… Continue reading Are There Any Free Apps Available for the LeapPad Ultra?