title: LeapPad Explorer
text: # LeapPad Explorer
  
  The LeapPad Explorer was the first release in a new line of LeapPad products after the discontinuation of the original LeapPad line by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. LeapPad Explorer was released on August 15, 2011.
  
  New versions of the LeapPad Explorers were released in July 2012. The update was branded the LeapPad2 and has a higher resolution camera, longer battery life, 4 GB of storage and a LF 2000 processor.
  
  ## LeapPad Explorer specs
  
  * Built-in 1.2 megapixel camera/video recorder
  * 5" touch screen (480x272)
  * 2 GB of storage
  
  ## LeapPad2 specs
  
  * Built-in 2.0 megapixel camera/video recorder
  * 4 GB of storage
  * LF 2000 processor (550 MHz)
  
  ## Awards
  
  In 2012, the LeapPad Explorer was awarded 3 titles: "Toy of the Year (overall)", "Educational Toy of the Year" and "Preschool Toy of the Year" at the 12th Annual Toy of the Year Awards, which is held at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
  
  