LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2
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Toys and Games Reviews of LeapFrog Leapster and L-Max Recharging System - not for use with Leapster 2
Customer Review: Can't buy replacement battery packs!!
Summary: 3 Stars
Based on Amazon reviews, I went ahead and bought the Leapster Recharging System for my two kids' Leapsters. I called Leapfrog Customer Service to ask about purchasing an extra battery recharging pack (so we'd have one for each Leapster.) They told me they DO NOT sell extra packs (even though they say they are available for purchase in the guidebook.) When I tried to dispute this, I was told the best they could do was sell me another whole recharging system for $24.99. This is also surprising, as on their website the price listed for another recharging system is listed as $34.99! Regardless, the system itself is very handy and will no doubt save money on batteries. Keep in mind that the instructions state that, "after approximately 300 charges, you may notice a decrease in the power supplied by the battery pack."Customer Review: Unnecessary but very convenient!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a VERY handy item to have to make sure that you always have charged batteries and more importantly to make sure that you know where the Leapster is stored! However, this is a also completely unnecessary battery pack as the batteries in the L-Max last quite a while on their own.
With this charger system, my son always places it back on the charger and thus always knows where it is. It is also always charged up so we don't have to worry about changing batteries on the go in the car or elsewhere.
If you want to keep track of the leapster separately and change batteries as needed you don't need this. This is strictly for convenience and ease and I highly reccomend it for that purpose.
Customer Review: Battery Pack for charger
Summary: 5 Stars
My son is 5 and also loves his L-Max. With as much time as he spends with it, I like that he can actually learn something instead of just feed the mindless gaming habit.
As for the battery pack, according to another review I've read, you can purchase just the battery pack directly from LeapFrog. I looked on their website and didn't find it, but I'm sure if you call their customer service, they would be happy to help.
My only problem with the L-Max is that the games are so limited. My son is 5 and there are only about 4 games for his age group and even fewer as the kids get older. And for as much as you pay for the L-Max, I'd like it to last longer than 3rd or 4th grade.
Customer Review: Great learning toy, lasts a year
Summary: 3 Stars
I am on my third l-max in 2 years. My 5 yr old loves it, and it's a great educational toy while satisfying his thirst for video games. But Leapfrog has replaced it twice...one year apart. The first time, the LCD screen didn't work right (specifically - the pen did not allow accuracy on the screen). The second time, the screen "froze" and would not allow any play at all. After recalibration and rebooting attempts by the technicians at Leapfrog, they replaced the unit at no charge. My advice - buy the toy, but register your product on their website and keep track of all conversations and problems with your unit. And be aware that it takes persistance to get the unit replaced.Customer Review: A waste of money. Here's why...
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this system and returned it the very next day. Why? Because for the price of this exhorbitant recharging system, you can buy two packages of four Ni-MH AA batteries that recharge in 15 minutes and last as just as long... even on one charge! And, the charging device that came with the Ni-MH batteries is much more compact. PLUS, when the L-Max eventually dies, you can still use Ni-MH batteries for other electronic devices. Let's see you do THAT with this recharging system! Don't be fooled folks. Save your money and buy quick charging Ni-MH batteries instead.