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Fun and Games
August 8, 2005
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Leapster L-Max Learning Game System
How much? $100
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The new Leapster L-Max Learning Game System from LeapFrog takes the standalone Leapster, a handheld game device designed for little hands, and adds a dual-screen mode. A standard A/V cable, included with purchase, lets you connect the device to your TV, a nice feature for parents who wish to observe the action and help out without hovering. Aimed at pre-kindergarteners through fourth graders, the device features rubber side grips and big bright buttons—easy enough for my 5-year-old to handle—and a stylus for answering questions on the touch-sensitive screen. The L-Max retails for $100 and hits stores later this month, along with several new educational software titles, sold separately for $30 per cartridge. The games emphasize activities such as reading, spelling and solving math problems, and feature popular characters like Dora the Explorer and the cast of Madagascar. A standalone Leapster, which does not connect to your TV, costs $70 and is available now.
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