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LeapFrog Leapster L-Max Learning Game System

by Julie on December 10th, 2007

Since my family and I are traveling to Colorado for Christmas this year (we live in Georgia…you do the math, ugh!), I am on the look out for travel toys to keep my three kids nice and busy. We are looking at two 17 to 20 hour days in the car. Yes, we are nuts, but this is a trip worth driving for.

So, I’ll be doing a series on travel toys to help those of us who are traveling. I’ll do some pricey ones and some not-so-pricey toys. Here’s the first toy that I am looking into getting for my 3 year old. It’s the LeapFrog Leapster L-Max Learning Game System.

I’ve been reading up on this toy and I really think it is something that my little guy will like. I’m heading to the store today to see if I can play with it and check it out for myself. Here’s a description of the Leapfrog Leapster L-Max:

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. A bonus cartridge with six educational games is included. 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.

We have bought several Leapfrog products in the past and they have been a big hit in our house. I plan on getting this for him for Christmas, so he’ll be able to use it on the trip back. I’ll have to figure something else out (and a little cheaper) for the trip there. :)

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