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Re: Gameboy RCX
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:15:12 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, David Laswell wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Andy Mason wrote:
> > I think using your logic you should subtract the cost of the Gameboy,
> > because, hey, it's a gameboy. I wouldn't mind having one.
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> That depends on the individual, both on how interested they'd be in owning one
> (not everybody would be), and how willing they are to have it tied up in robotic
> creations and unavailable for game play. Of course, if you already have more
> than one, that's not a problem (but if you can shuck out for multiple GBAs, the
> cost of buying this whole kit shouldn't put you in sticker shock anyways).
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> > Then the XRC is $269.
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> That still leaves you without IR capability, which will cost another $47 if you
> don't already have the IR tower, or $16 if you do. And you can buy a new RCX
> for just $125 ($156 with the IR tower). No, the price isn't very comparable,
> but it sounds like this is like comparing the prices of a good sports car with a
> custom-built Formula-1 racer. One is designed for general use, and the other is
> designed for all-out performance.
Can't argue with that. Well, except I wouldn't describe the RCX as a sports
car. Anyone care to comment? But I think you are mostly right. Comparing the
RCX to the charmed labs XRC is like comparing apples to melons. You get a whole
lot more capability. Not to mention that a gameboy-lego robot is a really cool
idea.
Personally, I felt my hands were tied with the RCX. I'm glad someone has
decided to address my gripes, finally. Lego hasn't. I've been waiting for the
RCX 3.0 for years. I think Lego is afraid there isn't a big enough market.
Hey, Lego, I'd buy one! Or two! My friends would too!
But for now, I'm super excited about the XRC, as if this weren't obvious...
Andy
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