We have just launched the LeapPad Ultra tracker, the latest iteration of the popular LeapPad from LeapFrog. This latest release seems like the team at LeapFrog finally listened to users and made some serious upgrades to the device.

Sure when you buy a LeapPad, you are buying the LeapFrog eco-system and all the edutainment software, but LeapPad2 was seriously under-powered. LeapPad Ultra seems to address these issues on multiple fronts including built-in Wi-Fi and Peer-to-Peer Play. They also increased 8GB storage space, 1024×600 screen resolution, and 7″ screen. Also, there is now a built-in lithium-ion battery.

The best part… at the time of this writing, you can pre-order the LeapPad Ultra in Green for only $134.95 over at Amazon! That is a $15 savings over the launch price of $149.95, and a deal on the LeapPad Ultra that might not be seen until after this coming holiday season.

Okay, I hate to say it, but we are getting closer to that wonderful holiday season. I know, we still haven’t even gotten to Back to School sales yet, but there is nothing like preparing for the future right? And if last year was any indication, we all hope to not repeat the LeapPad Explorer fiasco of last holiday season. Just like our iPads, and many other tablets out there, each year it looks like there will be an upgrade to the LeapPad Explorer. For all the details on LeapPad2, and what makes it different from last year’s model, please check out our LeapPad2 Introduction.

With all that said, I just wanted everyone to know that we have gone ahead and added the LeapPad2 tracker. The best part, you can pre-order LeapPad2 right now. It officially begins selling on August 1, 2012 its release date. I am almost positive it won’t sell out right away, however, you really can’t say if others will panic or if third-party re-sellers will take up a large amount of the sales. Also, not sure what you parents will think about upgrading your young ones tablets. Will it even be necessary to give your kids a faster, more memory, improved camera device? 

The original LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer received more than 20 awards including Toy of the Year and in 2011 sold more tablets for ages 4-8 than any other manufacturer in the market. Now LeapFrog has made the #1 learning tablet even better for kids and parents alike.

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