| For all those individuals out there who like LEGO and | | | | RAM minimum, 150 MB hard disk, a USB port and of |
| robots comes the next generation of robot building | | | | course a CD-ROM Drive. With the software you get |
| from LEGO! Since 1998 LEGO MINDSTORMS | | | | even more robot building instructions with step by step |
| products have enthralled us with the idea of making | | | | programming instructions for each robot. Some of the |
| your own robots, and now to up the ante LEGO | | | | software features for the robots include the ability to |
| introduces the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. The | | | | display and play images and sounds that the |
| LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 is similar to the original | | | | programmer wants to use as well as a remote control |
| LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT, but with upgrades like | | | | application for the robot creations. A really ingenuous |
| new sensors and retooled pieces. With four all new | | | | idea was to include Bluetooth capabilities from a |
| robots that can be built the LEGO MINDSTORMS | | | | Bluetooth-enabled PC or wireless device for even |
| NXT 2.0 is sure to keep LEGO fans busy for hours. | | | | more fun ways to interact with the robot. |
| The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 has three | | | | If that isn't enough robots to satisfy the craving then |
| interactive servo motors and four sensors included in it, | | | | consider getting the NXT One-Kit Wonders book that |
| the sensors are the new Color Sensor that serves | | | | teaches builders how to build 10 robots with just one |
| three purposes detecting colors, and detects different | | | | LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit, and of course the avid |
| light intensities, 2 Touch Sensors (instead of 1 touch | | | | builder will want to purchase additional bricks for all of |
| sensor like the original MINDSTORMS kit), and the | | | | these additional robots. Buyers may consider getting |
| Ultrasonic Sensor. Of course there are more sensors | | | | an additional kit to get more sensors, motors, and a |
| available that can be used for more fun robot building | | | | MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick for money |
| ideas. The improved MINDSTORMSS NXT Intelligent | | | | savings. Prices vary for all these items from store to |
| Brick is easier to use than ever with numbers on | | | | store and even online so check the prices often to |
| motor ports and letters for sensor ports to make it a | | | | keep informed and get the best deal. |
| snap to use. It features a 32-bit microprocessor, a | | | | Starting with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 and |
| large matrix display, four input and three output ports, | | | | enhancing it with available books and some additional |
| and Bluetooth and USB communication link. The brick | | | | accessories is a sure way to not only have a lot of |
| itself does require 6 AA batteries that are not included. | | | | fun building robots but also learning about robotics in a |
| Up to three Bricks can be connected at the same time | | | | fun easy way. This is a great way to get the family |
| but communication is limited to one brick at a time. | | | | together and have some fun. So whether new to the |
| Programming is easy with a quick start guide that | | | | LEGO world or just experiencing it for the first time the |
| walks you through the LCD screen menus with easy | | | | LEGO MINDSTORMS is sure to bring hours of |
| to understand directions. Of course you need the | | | | enjoyment to any robot fan. |
| software which requires 800MHz minimum, 256 MB | | | | |