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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Benjamin Medinets writes:
> > In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden writes:
> > > Well I got my RCX form lego today... and yes Chris it is the 1.0!
> > >
> > > :)
> > >
> > > Since I have 2 now, I actually may HAVE a chance to win a competition.. or
> > > At least have a better entry...
> > >
> > > Jeff VW
> >
> > So Do I....I think the 1.0's are very versatile. Congrats on your
> > cool purchase and receipt. Personally, I wouldn't mind a 2.0 also so I can
> > use the upgraded firmware and the USB connectivity.
>
> The 2.0 brick is no different than the 1.0 or 1.5 brick apart from the AC
> connector.
Hmmmm....yes. Exactly. Performance wise, all are similar....and capable
of handling the RIS 2.0 firmware, and using the USB technology (through the
USB tower)..... but 1.0 saves on batteries...yes...through its AC connector.
this is really what I was meaning. I really didn't think there was any
"other" enhancements that 1.0 had.
1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 all can run the 2.0 Firmware, and all can talk
> to the USB IR tower. There is no advantage to buying a 2.0 RCX brick at
> all, and the only reasons why you'd want a 2.0 RIS package would be a) for
> the USB IR Tower and b) for the updated children's software.
Hmmmm... I have 3 Serial towers and 0 USB towers. Also, I really only use
the firmware included on the brick.....(read: I am not that adept at other
languages....the GUI operation of the RIS is nice enough for me!!!!) :)
Ben
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| (...) The 2.0 brick is no different than the 1.0 or 1.5 brick apart from the AC connector. 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 all can run the 2.0 Firmware, and all can talk to the USB IR tower. There is no advantage to buying a 2.0 RCX brick at all, and the only (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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