LeapFrog Announces Digital Camera, Telescope and Microscope

Written on Jan 13, 2009 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News, Sakar

LeapFrog is jumping into new science and photography products, announcing several new items at CES. Sakar will be producing a 2.1 megapixel digital camera, along with a microscope and telescope that connect to a PC for interactive learning.

LeapFrog Digital Camera

LeapFrog’s first digital camera is styled after the Leapster2 portable gaming unit and features a 2.1 megapixel image sensor with a flash. The camera also features an optical viewer, along with 1.5″ LCD screen for kids to visualize their subject. When kids snap shots they’ll be greeted with fun phrases like, “Great shot” or “Smile for the camera.”

After kids are finished shooting, the camera will connect to a computer and images can be manipulated with included software. The software will let them edit photos, create story books and share with friends. There will also be a series of games and other entertainment activities.

The LeapFrog digital camera will be available in the first or second quarter and will retail for $49.99.

LeapFrog Microscope

The Microscope will come with six pre-made specimens for kids to examine, but also allows for plenty of exploration. Kids can create their own specimens so they can examine something like a hair follicle up close. Included is a 16-page booklet that teaches proper viewing techniques and data on the included samples. The microscope will connect to a PC for further learning and entertainment experiences.

The LeapFrog Microscope will be available in the third or fourth quarter for $29.99.

LeapFrog Telescope

The LeapFrog Telescope is a 50-power unit with a built-in compass to help kids locate stars and other celestial bodies. The telescope comes with a 16-page astronomy booklet that includes information about the solar system and proper telescope usage techniques. Like the microscope product, the telescope can be connected to a PC for interactive learning.

The LeapFrog Telescope will be available in the third or fourth quarter for $29.99.

Update 12/22/09 – LeapFrog Digital Camera Review Posted

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