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| Brand | Lego |
| Type | Toy |
| List Price | $279.99 |
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Features |
- The intelligent NXT Lego brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display
- Three interactive servo motors; four sensors(Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor)
- Color Sensor has triple functionality: Distinguishes colors and light environments, and functions as a lamp
- Simple-to-use software (PC and Mac) together with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges
- There are 612 pieces in this product
- Batteries not integrated together with this product
- Building instructions for 4 new amazing robots
- Four input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link
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New! Upgraded and Stronger than ever! LEGO Mindstorms NXT is back and better than ever: new models, extra customizable programming and all-new technologies! Mindstorms NXT 2.0 combines the versality of the LEGO building system together with all-new technologies, an intelligent microcomputer brick and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software. The new 2.0 toolkit features everything you want to make your first robot in 30 minutes and then thousands of other robotics inventions this do what you would like! The intelligent NXT LEGO brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link |
| Get LEGO to the next altitude together with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system together with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots this see, talk, feel, and move. Intended for ages 10 and up, the 2.0 robotics tool set features everything you want to make and program your first robot in approximately one hour. Afterwards this, you can make an endless lineup of robots this do what you would like--if you can dream it, you can build it.  | MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Ages: 10 and up
Pieces: 619
Requires: 6 "AA"/LR6 batteries (not integrated) |
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Together with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0, you can construct robots this see, talk, feel, and move. View big. | 
Use the integrated software to program your robot and watch it come to life. View big. | Build, Program, Go
Creating a MINDSTORMS robot is challenging -- but not too difficult -- together with an illustrated step-by-step booklet and software showing the way. The booklet provides you instructions for building a basic "Fast Begin" robot only, which is an simple introduction to the MINDSTORMS experience. This robot took our two adult testers concerning 30 minutes to build and 30 minutes to program. Afterwards this, they spent a lot of time just playing together with their creation and testing its capabilities. One time you master the basics of MINDSTORMS, you'll want to use the integrated software to get instructions for extra complex creations. You can in addition use the MINDSTORMS web site to locate instructions for many other robots, or you can make robots on your own. No matter what you select to make, the principles are the same: just build the robot utilizing the LEGO elements in the kit, and program it on your computer utilizing the software. Then watch your robot come alive. NXT Technology Delivers LEGO to Life
MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 features the latest in robotic technology: an complex programmable microcontroller, Interactive Servo Motors, smart sensors, icon-based drag-and-drop programming software, interactive challenges, and wireless Blue tooth and USB connections -- all the smart technologies you want to make your custom robot. First, the brain of the MINDSTORMS robot is NXT, an intelligent, computer-controlled LEGO brick this features a 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, input and output ports, and a speaker. Second, three Interactive Servo Motors provide you precise control over the robot and ensure this the robot moves together with precision -- the built-in rotation sensor can measure one-degree steps. Third, there are four robotic sensors. The first is the Ultrasonic Sensor, one of two sensors this provides your robot vision. You can use it to do your robot avoid obstacles, sense and measure distance, and detect movement. And fourth of all, two Touch Sensors provide your robot a sense of touch. They detect when they are being pressed or released, and you can use them to do your robot pick up things or act on command. For example, by pressing a Touch Sensor you can do your robot walk, speak, shut a door, or turn off your TV. There's in addition a Color Sensor this functions three ways: it distinguishes colors -- black and white, as well as a range of bright and pastel colors -- it distinguishes light environments, and it can be used as a color lamp. And finally, the MINDSTORMS Software lets you program your robot. Use the software to make a program, and then download the program to the NXT by utilizing the USB cable or the wireless Blue tooth connection. Mac- and PC-compatible drag-and-drop software provides you 16 building and programming challenges, from beginner to expert. Overall, this set scores an outstanding rating for its clever design elements. Our testers enjoyed the way the set delivered a new altitude of interworking to their LEGO experience, and appreciated how simple it was to make their first robot. They in addition loved the way this set encourages inventive have fun -- all the cool hardware this makes up the set can be used to build any robot you dream up. Finally, our testers liked how this set proposes a excellent balance of learning and fun, and encourages interest in technology, computers, and engineering. Microsoft Windows Requirements - Windows XP Professional or Home Edition together with Service Pack 2 or newer
- Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 800 MHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended)
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or newer
- Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 1 GHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended)
- CD-ROM drive
Apple Macintosh Requirements - Apple MacOS X v10.4 or v10.5
- PowerPC G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum
- Intel processor (1.3 GHz or better recommended)
- DVD drive
General System Requirements - 512MB of RAM minimum
- 700MB of available hard-disk space
- XGA display (1024x768)
- 1 available USB port
- Compatible Blue tooth adapter (optional)
What's in the Box
NXT programmable LEGO Brick, Ultrasonic Sensor, Color Sensor, two Touch Sensors, three Interactive Servo Motors, USB cable, 7x6-wire cables, building instructions for four robots, customer guide, software, test pad, and 619 LEGO pieces.
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Customer Reviews |
 Great product, but NOT UNDER WARANTEE FROM LEGO IF BOUGHT ON AMAZON ! 2010-08-14 |
| By djin |
I was debating whether to buy on Amazon or direct from Lego -- Lego posted there was a month's wait. When I called them to check they explained that if bought on Amazon the product was NOT under warantee from them. You may want to check this out.
Djin |
| Lego Mindstorm, excellent buy 2010-08-02 |
| By Tiffany |
| This is an awesome educational toy, but it is not for youngsters. Previous robotic knowledge makes this buy the ultimate!! |
 Mindstorms for the younger child 2010-07-26 |
| By ogre |
The box says 10+, but I am sure there are some other people with children younger than 10 who are interested in mindstorms.
I can definitely recommend mindstorms for children who are interested but some years under the recommended age. My six year old has had more joy from the mindstorms 2.0 than any other toy. At this age she builds robots from instructions rather than inventing her own robots and although she modifies programmes she has yet to create her own from scratch. However this growth of use should allow the set to be still entertaining as her abilities grow.
The set itself is restrictive though. The memory limitations show an update is really needed and some form of multiplexing to allow more sensors would really expand what can be created.
But a great purchase for 6-10 year olds who are over the conventional lego sets which often build only one thing and then they are of little further interest.
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| the MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 rocks! (A KID`S REVIEW) 2010-07-22 |
| I think that this is the best toy ever. I got for my birthday and I`ve been playing with it everyday since. I would really recommend this to people who like Technic and power functions some places on the internet have free building instructions and pre-made programs to download. one of those places is [...]. |
| I'm a seventeen year old girl and I love my robot :) 2010-07-17 |
| By acc |
I first saw this product last week. I volunteered as a counselor at a math and science camp, and one of the workshops was robotics. They used the Lego Mindstorms NXT 1.0, and I absolutely fell in love with the little robots. Each group of kids had to engineer a robot to navigate an obstacle course, and because I was a counselor, I was supposed to just let the kids engineer and program the robot on their own, so I wasn't allowed to play with the robots on my own. However, I thought that they were so much fun that I came home and asked my dad to get me one for my brother (who is younger) and me.
The toy is a lot of fun. I definitely recommend it for young kids (ages 8+, for younger kids, adult supervision is highly recommended) who like to build things and see them work. Most of the lego diagrams are well done and easy to follow, but it is easy to make mistakes. However, what is nice about these kits is that there is room for error, and sometimes the toy will still work even if there is a missing piece. It allows for creativity and experimentation, which is more fun then just following a guide book.
I think that because I am older (17), the program was really easy for me to learn to use. Younger kids may have a more difficult time with it, but the program does come with "getting started" guides and there are instructions for programming the robot for the different designs it provides, which is really helpful for understanding how the program works (ie. the sensors, loops, switches, etc.). I gave the educational value a "4" because this is really graphical programming, geared towards younger kids. Fortunately, programs can also be written in C++ and Java, or so I have been told by my friends. :) So, potentially, there is a greater educational value for kids interested in computer science or programming. There are also people that are more advanced with programming, and they can program the NXT to solve a sudoku or a rubiks cube (you can look up videos on youtube.)
Also, the thing is, you don't really learn much "robotics," like the stuff they do on high school teams. But this is definitely a good product to get your kids interested in building and programming.
The legos are durable, as lego pieces are... Sometimes the power of each motor is not exactly the same, so you may have to compensate for the unevenness of the movement when doing the program. A minor drawback is that the NXT "brick" eats batteries like a monster, so be sure to have 6 AA batteries on hand when it runs low (and don't forget to turn off the brick when you're done playing with it!)
So far, I have built the shooterbot using the ultrasonic and light sensors, and they work beautifully. It's a lot of fun, and rather impressive when things work out just the way you want them to. I think that this would be a great birthday or Christmas gift. |
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