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Re: Quick question
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Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:44:08 GMT
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In Lego's defense, I think the once-a-year rule (at least when applied to the
RCX) is less gimmick and more substance than it usually is for them. The 1.5
really did have more useful parts, and better documentation and parts. Looks
like the 2.0 kits will have significantly upgraded software, at the least. This
isn't like being unable to purchase an X-wing next year: there will definitely
be an RCX next year and the year after that. Exactly what RCX you'll get is up
for grabs, but you know that you won't be getting a markedly inferior product
(as many people on the Star Wars list seem to think they are getting with the
Millenium Falcon.)
-Luis
In lugnet.robotics, Dean Husby writes:
> Stephen Ban wrote:
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> > This is my first time posting to this newsgroup, so I hope I haven't
> > missed the FAQ.
> >
> > Does anyone know whether the Mindstorms sets such as the Robotics
> > Invention System and Discovery Set will be available year after year,
> > or whether these sets will disappear or be renewed every year like
> > other Lego sets. So far, I only have the Droid Developer Kit, and I
> > want to buy the other sets, but I don't know whether I should be
> > rushing out to get them before they disappear, or whether I can afford
> > to wait and take my time to accumulate all of the sets.
> >
> > Thanks for the info!
> >
> > Remove the "x" from my e-mail to reply.
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> The current sets will go the way of the dodo bird.
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> Take for example the 1.0. All of Lego's sites and instructions/books etc.
> mention the 1.5 set and use 1.5 pieces. No mention of 1.0 users. Lego
> moves on. They may come out with great future products or they could
> really suck. There's no way to know. The 2.0 is coming out and it will be
> a good RCX. I'd forgo the 1.5 as it doesn't have a power adapter port and
> batteries add up fast. The scout is good but will fade away because it
> can't be upgraded like the RCX's can.
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> I bought two 1.0's because I liked them. I'll probably get a couple of
> 2.0's too.
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> Lego's rules seem to be one year for a set, then it's discontinued...
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> Dean
> --
> Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
> Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
> Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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| (...) I wasn't saying one way or the other. All I stated was that Lego products seem to hang around for a year then vanish. (I'm talking individual products here and not brands. [Mindstorms, system etc.]). The later 1.0's came with a free upgrade to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) The current sets will go the way of the dodo bird. Take for example the 1.0. All of Lego's sites and instructions/books etc. mention the 1.5 set and use 1.5 pieces. No mention of 1.0 users. Lego moves on. They may come out with great future (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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