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Leapster L-MAX Hardware (TV Feature) | 
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| Brand: LeapFrog
Category: Toy
List Price: $79.88
Buy New: $63.00
You Save: $16.88 (21%)
New (28) Collectible (2) from $45.00
Rating:  229 reviews
Sales Rank: 444
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Age: 4 - 10 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 10.5 x 16.5
MPN: 020256
Model: 20256
UPC: 708431202566
EAN: 0708431202566
ASIN: B0008FUCYQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handheld computerized learning system | | • | Learn to write letters on the L-Max handheld screen - the letters you write will appear on the TV and star in an animated story! | | • | Learn on the go or at home | | • | Works with the full Leapster and Leapster L-Max software library | | • | Four AA batteries required (not included) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Turn your TV into a maximum learning machine! Maximize the learning by connecting the Leapster L-Max handheld directly to your TV for expanded play. Dual-screen action allows your child to interact with the handheld screen and see the learning unfold on the TV screen. The full Leapster and Leapster L-Max library allow your child to play action-packed games while learning essential preschool through 4th grade skills. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 6.25" x 4.25" x 1.75". L-Max software sold separately.
Amazon.com Product Description
The award-winning original LeapFrog Leapster handheld takes it up a notch with the Leapster L-Max for kids ages 4 to 10 years. This handheld features dual-screen action (players interact with the handheld screen and watch the results on their TV screen), multiple skill levels, tailored tutorials, and unlimited potential for educational fun. Slip in one of Leapster's many separately sold software games ("Letters on the Loose," "Rock the World," "Madagascar," "Dora the Explorer Wildlife Rescue," etc.) and follow spoken instructions. Youngsters won't even realize they're learning how to write their letters, identifying plants and animals, recognizing mathematical concepts, matching shapes, performing logical reasoning, mastering diphthongs, and even expressing ideas musically and artistically!  | | Plug the toy into a TV for dual-screen action—and twice the fun! | In case you didn't catch that, this groovy teaching toy can be hooked up directly to a TV (necessary cables are included) so that kids can experience all the fun and learning on a bigger screen. When hooked up to a television, the system goes into dual-screen mode: the L-Max puts one image on the TV and a second one on its own screen, allowing players to interact with the handheld while they watch the action unfold above. An example would be the players writing the letter B on the handheld game and then seeing an animated dance the B does on the TV screen. This action is controlled by using the multi-directional control pad or by placing the attached stylus directly to the toy's interactive touch screen. When a TV is not handy (possibly when traveling between destinations) the portable game can be played in single screen mode. The full color system features a backlit screen for easy viewing and a headphone jack for quiet play.  | | comfortably shaped for little hands with safe, rounded edges and small enough to store or travel easily. | The Leapster L-Max helps teach through four exciting modes:
Educational Game Player. Lets players learn essential school skills with leveled games that teach reading, math, and critical thinking skills.
Digital Art Studio. Encourages creative thinking with dozens of art tools and step-by-step lessons that let children draw, write, and create anything they can imagine.
Electronic Book Reader. Inspires a love for reading via electronic storybooks that teach literacy skills, story comprehension, vocabulary, and phonetic awareness.
Interactive Video Player. Develops fundamental reading and math skills by playing interactive videos that encourage children to participate in the action. The device itself is comfortably shaped for little hands with safe, rounded edges, and is small enough to store and travel easily. Games offer multiple skill levels and teach kids letters, words, plants, animals, shapes, and basic math. The L-Max requires special cartridges (sold separately) for dual-screen play, but can work with existing Leapster titles. Older titles won't play on dual screens, though, and may not project to the TV. Four AA batteries are required, but not included.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 224 more reviews...
 Well worth the $$$! July 30, 2008
A. Ellis
We have 3 boys, ages 3, 5, and 7. We were trying to hold out on video games since it will probably be inevitable at some point, but this Leapster is not your typical video game. They are learning a lot and are most definitely using their brains while they're playing. We have a few games, some letter/word ones as well as math. And they all love to play with it- it was very easy for them to just pick up and start playing. Even the 3-yr old. It goes through batteries pretty quickly, but we use an old portable DVD player car adapter cord with it in the car now and the same player's regular power cord if we use it in the house, so batteries are not an issue anymore! Highly recommend this product.
Leapfrog replaced it free, no questions asked AFTER the warranty had expired! July 16, 2008
Lena M. Hawkins (Oregon, USA)
We purchased an LMAX for our five year old for Christmas, and she loved it. It worked wonderfully for the first 5 months or so, then the screen just went- you could hear the game going, but the screen was blank. We put in a call to Leapfrog, they told us to send it in. We did, and exactly 1 week later, went outside and tripped over a brand new one in a box on our front step. To top it off, the new one had a screen cover on it, whereas ours hadn't had one. We were so impressed. The warranty was only supposed to be 90 days, we were well past that, and the turn-around time was amazing. The customer service was impeccable. I strongly recommend this product for many reasons (oh, and if you look up leapfrog coupon codes on google, I'd be willing to bet you'll find one that will make it worth your time! ;) )
 Perfect Traveling Entertainment June 12, 2008
ScooBoo (Wichita, KS usa)
I bought this L-Max for my 5 year old over a year ago & she has really enjoyed it. Very handy for long trips. We've hooked it up to our tv, but very rarely use that feature. Wish there was a larger variety of games for the L-Max that is tailored for girls. Great for younger children, but would not recommend this for children over the age of 7. My oldest child has a Nintendo and my youngest is starting to play with it more often than her L-Max.
 Good but... May 22, 2008
Jan Schrieber (LAGUNA BEACH, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The leapster lets your child feel like they are playing video games, but you feel good because they are learning.
However, it's a pricey toy that gets played with for a short while, and then forgotten.
Leapfrog customer service is awful, and not customer focused, so my review of any of their products is tainted by my experience with the company. If you don't deal with them and your product never breaks, you'll be lucky. : )
My recommendation is spend more time reading and playing with your child, and save $80-100. They will learn how to read, write and add just as fast.
Leapster L-Max May 15, 2008
S. Newnham (Australia)
Fantastic product! Simple enough for my 3 yr old to use and still entertaining for my 11 yr old. The inbuilt games are great and the option of having it plugged into the t.v. is fantastic. Make sure you buy good quality rechargable batteries as they do run out pretty fast.
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