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Re: Need Advice on Getting Started
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Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:08:00 GMT
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Conrad, hands down, don't hesitate to get a "real" RIS set. Really. You
will be disappointed with any other, and you won't be with the RIS.
You should be able to find it on sale. I heard of them going for $130 at
BestBuy near here, and this was the 2.0 version.
--Jack Gregory
Conrad Frank <conradfrank@mediaone.net> wrote in message
news:3c26f5d9.15197302@lugnet.com...
> I'd like some advice on what set would be a good one to start with. As
> I am not sure how much I'll get into this, I'd like to avoid th $150
> to $200 for the RIS 1.5 or 2.0 systems.
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> I've seen the Droid Development Kit, 9748 I think, at some stores for
> around $30. I understand this this set comes with the micro-scout, and
> is somewhat limited. I've also read about some great deals on the Dark
> Side Developer Kit, but have been unable to find anyone with any in
> stock. If I could get either one of these two sets, which would be
> better? Would either be suitable to start off with?
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> I have also seen one store that has the Robotics Discovery Set, 9735,
> for around $50. I understand that this set has the Scout, which is
> better than the micro-scout, but still limited when compared to the
> RCX. Would this set be better than one of the micro-scout sets?
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> What room for growth, meaning beyond pre-programmed actions, is their
> with either the micro-scout or scout platforms? Are these units really
> just toys, or can the be useful in deciding if I want to continue
> working with Robotics under Lego systems?
>
> Any comments/suggestions/advice greatly appreciated!
>
> Conrad
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