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Re: Decision - Robolab 4 pak vs 4 RIS packages!
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Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:26:32 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.edu, Steve Burmaster writes:
> Please offer some advice on purchasing 4 complete RIS sets as compared to a
> ROBOLAB educational pack with 4 RCX's, teacher/student resources etc.
> I have not used ROBOLAB before!
I just had the same opportunity to purchase four RIS for my school. After
much thought I purchased four separate RIS at Best Buy for $199 ea. Because I
purchased them locally I paid no shipping. I ordered from Pitsco the Robolab
software plus user's guide. I also purchased four buckets of extra lego
bricks. So I now have four complete RIS sets plus the lego programming
software and constructopedias, etc. and the robolab software plus extra lego
bricks and containers -- all for the same money as the Robolab starter system
#990084. If you look at what I got for my money and compare it to the Robolab
starter system I think you'll agree it was a better buy!
I hope this helps.
Tonya Witherspoon
Robolab Starter System #990084
$980.00 plus shipping
3 - gear motors
1 - micro motor
4 - light bricks
3 - light sensors
4 - touch sensors
14 - wires
5 - full color building instructions
4 - RCX bricks
4 - Infared transmitter and cable pacs
1 - robolab site license
1 - robotic concept guide
1 - Activity Pack
What I purchased for a total of $982.00:
4 - RIS ($800.00) which include:
8 - gear motors
4 - light sensors
8 - touch sensors
24 - wires
4 - constructopedias
4 - RCX bricks
4 - infrared cable transmitter packs
4 - Mindstorms programming CD's
In addition for $3.95 ea. ($16.00) I got four RIS upgrade packs which included:
4 - upgraded Mindstorms software CD's
4 - New constructopedias with new building ideas
4 - packs of lego pieces with new parts I've never seen before
I purchased from Pitsco ($125.00):
1 - Robolab site license
1 - Robolab CD user's Guide
I purchased from e-toys ($25.00)
4 - purple buckets of misc. lego pieces
I also purchased some Plano tackle boxes to store some of the pieces ($16.00)
4 - Plano tackle boxes from Walmart
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| I have an opportunity to purchase some additional sets for my classroon. Currently I have one RIS with some additional sensors, motors, pneumatics, and an extra RCX. Please offer some advice on purchasing 4 complete RIS sets as compared to a ROBOLAB (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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