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Re: Mindstorms 2.0 vs 1.5 (was Re: Greetings)
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lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au
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Thu, 10 Aug 2000 06:30:27 GMT
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Hi, Diedre,
In lugnet.loc.au, Deidre Rushton Brumby writes:
> In lugnet.loc.au, David Drew writes:
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> > 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?!)
Didnt v1 have a mains adapter connection? That would be really handy while
developing programs. Maybe that'll get re-instated...
> > However, when v2 comes out, they might get rid of the v1.5 models cheap.
> > hmm.....
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> 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.
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> 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
What's the weather like in Tas? I just moved to Melbourne from Hobart last
December (for work). What part are you from?
Regards,
ROSCO
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| (...) I think the mains adaptor was why many people considered 1.0 a better buy than 1.5, it'd be nice if Lego was paying attention! (...) I'm in Hobart. Last night we got the leftovers of Melbourne's windstorm. It is quite a bit better today but (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| (...) 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?!) (...) I wonder..., did they ever clear 1.0 models out (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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