Since the first Apple iPad tablet was released back in April 2010, tablets became very popular in the years following its release. However, in recent times, the popularity and sales of tablets have declined since 2014 (source).
The above stats relates to adult tablets in general. Having said so, kids tablets still remain popular and are among the top educational toys for kids. In this article, I will focus on two very popular kids tablets from LeapFrog and VTech.
In particular, I will briefly compare the InnoTab MAX vs the LeapPad Platinum. This is more of a brief review and comparison of specs between the two tablets. Also, bear in mind that I have personally only tested the InnoTab MAX (firsthand) and have not tested the LeapPad Platinum tablet. Below is a comparison chart that gives you a snapshot of these two top educational tablets.
Let me start with the Operating System. The InnoTab MAX runs on an Android 4.2.2 platform, but you can't use regular Android apps. There are special Android apps from the InnoTab Learning Lodge. On the other hand, the LeapPad Platinum runs on LeapFrog’s own operating system and has apps that can be downloaded from the app store is the LeapFrog App Center.
Both tablets have 7-inch screens with Screen Resolution of 1024×600 pixels. The InnoTab MAX has a multi-touch screen, while the LeapPad Platinum has a capacitive touch screen. InnoTab MAX comes with a removal protective screen cover which also acts as a stand.
Both tablets come with 8 GB of Internal Memory, though the InnoTab has the capability to expand memory using a memory card up to 32GB (microSD). The InnoTab is equipped with a 1.4GHz Dual core processor, compared to the 1.0Ghz processor in the LeapPad Platinum.
Both have very strong Parental Controls, though based on what I've read, the LeapPad Platinum has stronger parental controls. Though this may also restrict parents from using this tablet from freely surfing the web using their parental control account. With the InnoTab MAX, parents logged into the parental control account can access the web freely.
Both tablets have a 2MP Camera (front and back facing). In the InnoTab MAX, there is just one camera which swivels (180 degrees) as a front and back camera. Whereas the LeapPad Platinum has two physical cameras, one front and one back.
Both kids tablets are equipped with Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. In terms of Battery Life, the LeapPad Platinum promises 5+ hours, compared to 6+ hours on the InnoTab MAX.
With the InnoTab MAX tablet you will get 18 free apps, including two free apps that can be downloaded from the VTech Learning Lodge. Also, when you register your tablet, which I would highly recommend, you will get another free app, either Toca Lab or Toca Pet Doctor. On the other hand, with the LeapPad Platinum comes with 10 free apps as well as 6 imagicards and a mini game.
Hope this brief review and comparison helps you decide which tablet is right for your kid. Based on my assessment of the overall specs, processing speed, storage memory and value of these two tablets, my preference would be the VTech InnoTab MAX.
Down below you will find several videos, including a video review of the VTech InnoTab MAX and the LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum. Additionally, you will find several InnoTab MAX tutorials that will help you set up this educational kids tablet. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
CREDITS: Vtech and InnoTab are registered trademarks. LeapFrog and Leappad Platinum are registered trademarks. Logos, images and screenshots used with permission.
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