LeapStart Learning Success Bundle, Green

Son loves this and likes to swap out the books. Definitely durable as he has dropped many of times. Interactive and even the books that come with it are fun!

Perfect for learning to read and follow along. Great Birthday or anytime gifting! Grandsons age 5 year old and 3 year old. Perfect size for small hands. Great value with multiple books included. I bought two sets each with a carrying case which is nice and solid and the pad and books fit in it nicely!

My son loves LeapFrog LeapStart - he uses it in the car anytime we go out. Keeps him busy. I'll give 5-stars, but, (having been in the toy business and product design years ago, with factories in Shenzhen), I would have designed the outercasing with a (rubber) cover or sleeve, so it will bounce, if dropped (kids you know). The soft rubber or sponge material cover also makes it easy for the kid using it to have it on their tiny laps, (without sliding off)... mmm - just make sure it doesn't absorb heat. Could be sleeve, so it can be cleaned and replaced over time when it shows signs of wear and tear, creating several designs for VAS - value added services or Accessories increasing Earnings and Revenue stories. Differenct character designs (like Cory or Cassy, or other pressed into the material, or form molded). If its a sleeve, low investment costs, and high ROIC. No need to make new molds and toolings for plastic injection molded parts and 120 days to create, inject test, and get new molds into production lines. Rubber / sponge padding will make LeapStart more durable. Also - the AA batteries for Sound/Audio functions only last about 3-5 days (batteries are expensive) in 1-yr will spend more than the LeapStart device, while the Pen using the internal lithium ion battery for its functions - lasting about 2-weeks per charge time. Better to have 2 lithium ion internal batteries, No AA batteries at all for (value for money) as a purchase has a never ending (cost). I would also make the On/Off button accessible thru the closed case. - hello When you plug it in to charge the internal lithium ion battery, the machine automatically turns On, so you have to Open it, to turn if back Off again, or listen to it talking for some time before it sleeps by itself. I get it, the trigger mechanism is when you plug it into a laptop or computer to download book audio's, but still its better to have a hole in the outercase where the On/Off button is accessible when the foldable LeapStart is in its closed position. These product improvements will definitely increase buyers happiness, while at the same time increasing the Earnings and Revenues of the Company, something most Asian manufacturers still don't get until today. (I remember seeing Vtech back in 1994 when I lived in Hong Kong for 8 years, native to Seattle). Yes, I know, I can design better than what's being done today. From a Useablity standpoint, you have to think 4-5 steps further than anyone else to increase a products lifecycle and end-of-life.

Okay, so we were looking for something to get our son excited about learning and not have to use his tablet all the time. He absolutely loves this. It's like magic how the books come to life with the audio and interactive activities. Honestly, I was impressed with how engaging it is. He's learning about reading, counting, problem-solving, and all sorts of other stuff, but he thinks he's just playing games. The stylus is super easy for him to use, and he loves tapping on all the pictures and words to hear the sounds and stories. I really like that the activities have different levels, so he can keep learning and challenging himself as he gets older. It's also great that it's not just a one-time thing. There are so many different activity books available, so we can keep adding to his collection. We've already gotten him a few more, and he's always asking for more. If you're looking for a fun and interactive way to get your kids excited about learning, I highly recommend the LeapFrog LeapStart. It's affordable, durable, and it really works! Five stars – and a big thank you to LeapFrog for making learning so much fun!

My 2.5-year-old son is learning to use the LeapFrog LeapStart, and it's been great at keeping him engaged. The interactive book set is exactly what I expected. I love that my child can still enjoy the LeapStart without a book, and I appreciated that the included books provided a sample of the activities available for purchase. I’m giving it 4 stars, but I would suggest a few design improvements. I think the outer casing could benefit from a soft rubber or sponge cover. This would help cushion the device if dropped (a real possibility with kids!) and make it easier for little ones to hold on their laps without it slipping. Just be mindful that the material doesn’t retain heat. One downside is the AA batteries for the sound/audio functions, which only last about 3-5 days. Over a year, battery costs could easily surpass the price of the LeapStart itself. The pen, on the other hand, uses an internal lithium-ion battery that lasts about two weeks per charge. It would be better if the device relied solely on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, eliminating the need for AA batteries altogether, improving value for money. Another improvement would be making the On/Off button accessible through the closed case. Currently, when you plug it in to charge, the device turns on automatically, and you have to open it to turn it off again, or wait for it to go into sleep mode. While I understand the device is designed to trigger when connected to a computer to download audio for the books, having a small opening for the On/Off button when the LeapStart is closed would be much more convenient. Overall, these adjustments would make the LeapStart more durable and enhance the user experience

This birthday gift for my 4 yr old granddaughter was an instant hit! She was fascinated, trying out all the basic options (numbers, letters, music keyboard, etc) on the toy before we put in the books. She very carefully went to each page, clicking on everything in each book. I don't think I've ever seen her so focused for so long! I love the fact that this is a bit challenging for her right now, but she can still have fun and learn. Even better, the toy can grow with her as we add new books.

It help prepare my grandchild for school

Unable to exercise right to returns and Amazon has not confirmed delivery. Did not work after first few days of purchase, despite multiple attempts at charging. Would still like to return this

It works well and does not lags! Sturdy too. Preloaded with the books that comes with it. The app installation is easy, fuss free. Bought it for my kid who is 3 year old as a christmas present. I think he will like it a lot!

Badly damaged box and it’s used. The tape had been opened and the item is scratched.

This is an awesome system to help a child learn to read, or to provide them with some independence if they're not quite lone readers yet. So many different books to get for it to appeal to all interests! Definitely recommend if you need a good gift for a 3-4 year old!

I got this Leapstart as a way to get my 4 year old daughter’s screen time down and to also help her explore things she’s currently learning at school (numbers, letters, words, reading, spelling etc.) in a fun and interactive way. Here are my honest pros and cons for this product: Pros: -My daughter looks forward to playing this everyday when she comes home from school, so it’s definitely got our thumbs up for entertainment and educational value. -The product design is sophisticated and the books add variety and fun for her to explore. -The handle feature is great for little hands to transport it places. -It’s significantly helped reduce her screen time and I’m already looking for more books to purchase for her. Cons: -If you have a Mac, this product is not going to work for you. Period. It is not compatible and something the company needs to fix ASAP. -There is a set up process involved - plugging it into your PC, downloading the software, placing the books on the device where they read and upload instantly for continuous use. -The pen is tricky as the cord is short and sometimes my daughter gets stuck, but this isn’t a deal breaker. The tip of the pen is fiddly and feels loose, but works. The pen also will damage the case and books from children pressing hard on the pen which can’t be avoided (be prepared for lines and spots left behind after use). -It’s battery operated (not rechargeable) -I looked at buying additional books and they’re expensive (just a heads up that this is a continuous investment!) -Your child may need help inserting the books as the spine hook can be tricky. Overall, we’re happy with our purchase and the value it brings our daughter, but there’s a lot of opportunity for improvement.