Set up is frustrating - UPDATE ADDED, September 4, 2011

Okay. Let's start with the facts:a) I have twins who turn 4 years old tomorrow.b) They always want to play with my tablet (especially the "Birdy Game")c) They need their own tablets so they will leave mine alone.Therefore, I bought each of them their own LeapPad Explorer tablets.After reading some of the reviews about the other Explorer products, I decided to set these up before their birthday tomorrow. So many people lamented the set up process that I knew I needed to get this done before the actual day. I thought I could take them out of the boxes, get them all set up and place them back in the boxes so that they could open them tomorrow. I had no idea what I was in for.The bad:1) It is a very sad statement about the world we live in that the only way to remove the tablets from their packaging was to completely destroy it (as in totally torn apart and in pieces). I was stunned that every panel of the...

My daughter got her LeapPad two days ago. She likes it so far but seems to be already getting tired of the apps that came with it (story studio, pet pad, art studio and a game of your choice). If you already own Leapster Explorer you will be able to use the games you own, if you don't - be prepared to spend between $7-10 for each app. You might still want to purchase Explorer games as well ($15-25).The installation and software update took about 2 hours!!! My daughter had to go to bed before she even got a chance to play with her new toy. The next day she wouldn't stop playing with the LeapPad, and by 6pm we had to replace the batteries. We use 2 rechargeable sets and have been replacing the batteries once every day so far.Today I noticed some minor scratches on the front of the LeapPad (on the screen and on the casing). You might want to pick up a screen protector (LeapPad Gel Skin is available in October).The idea of stylus might be a little dangerous...

Purchased for my 4 1/2 yr old boy & friends' 4 1/2 yr. old girl. Both children enjoy using parent's iPads. Son, Nintendo DS.Both adept at playing w/electronic gadgets- Smart Phones, Laptops. ( of course enjoy other forms of play & learning not using electronics;)Was excited to buy LeapPad Tablet-because of LeapFrog quality of educational toys, & best learning DVD's.Disappointed that LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet did not meet our expectations.CONS: !) Excessive, "difficult" to Open Package2)Too Loud-(even at lowest setting)- Purchased earphones for kids.3) Need computer to Sync & Download b4 use-(30 minutes -) & to get Apps.4) Apps-expensive -quality, graphics etc..just ok5) Eats up batteries (Buy recyclables & AC adapter)PROS:!) Games very good ($18-25) and backwards compatible w/Leapster Explorer.2) Kids enjoy playing but still ask for IPAds or other gadgets.3) Leap Pad Tablet is 100% Educational vs. the...