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Subject: 
Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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Thu, 10 Aug 2000 06:04:21 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, David Drew writes:

There's no real need to wait for v2, I think. The software in older models
can be upgraded via the IR, so the only reason to wait would be for a better
Mindstorms CD. (I never use mine anyway, since I use nqc), or better parts
with a new set. (Probably only minor changes there, as with the v1 to v1.5
update.)

Do you reckon they might package some of the new sensors in with a new
release?  That would push the price up but still might be cheaper than
buying them separately (I'm hopeful, aren't I?!)

However, when v2 comes out, they might get rid of the v1.5 models cheap.
hmm.....

I wonder..., did they ever clear 1.0 models out cheaply? AFAIK these were
still available at the normal price when 1.5 came out, but neither set
was plentiful in Tas so we probably wouldn't get to see any clearances.

Then again, if 1.0 was a better buy than 1.5 maybe 1.5 will be a better
buy than 2.0, I wish I had a crystal ball :)

Deidre
drb@tasmail.com



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  Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
 
Hi, Diedre, (...) Didnt v1 have a mains adapter connection? That would be really handy while developing programs. Maybe that'll get re-instated... (...) What's the weather like in Tas? I just moved to Melbourne from Hobart last December (for work). (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
  Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
 
"Deidre Rushton Brumby" <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fz2BJ9.8Kp@lugnet.com... (...) I can't see them packaging any of the other sensors with the set. At most, they might include a rotation sensor. But they probably won't unless they're (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
  Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
 
This posting is way out of context, but I'm, sure ya'll can answer this one. I'm not up to speed with anything Mindstorm related, BUT..I did see that Dick Smith Electronics was selling the Droid developer kit, for $99. This is the set with that (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)

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"Deidre Rushton Brumby" <drb@tasmail.com> wrote in message news:Fz2A3y.3zE@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) There's no real need to wait for v2, I think. The software in older models can be upgraded via the IR, so the only reason to wait would be (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)

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