Mindstorms NXT Review

Now the Lego Mindsorms NXT looks out of this world! It's got state-of-the-art sensors which measure the environment around it. Light, sound and touch all affect the Mindstorms actions. Furthermore, it can differentiate between colours, tones and patterns - making it truely responsive.

You shouldn't feel out of your depth with the Mindstorms NXT as its got a Quick-Start guide with easy-to-use software. So it should be ok for both robotics novices and experts.


This is what Lego say:

Create the smartest, strongest and most advanced LEGO® robot ever, in as few as 30 minutes! The new NXT Intelligent Brick, your robot's "brain," features a powerful 32-bit microprocessor and more memory, plus support for USB 2.0, Bluetooth and more!

Buy:
Amazon UK - £179.99
Play.com - £179.99

What you get:

• All-new NXT Intelligent Brick with 32-bit microprocessor, more memory and FLASH
• 3 Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for precise control
• New sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tones
• New ultrasonic visual sensor responds to movement
• Improved touch sensor reacts to touch and release
• Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensities
• 519 specially selected LEGO TECHNIC elements for sturdy and durable building and improved functionality and movement
• 4 input ports, 3 output ports and 7 6-wire cords
• Matrix display
• Real sound speaker
• USB 2.0 and Bluetooth support
• Easy-to-use PC and Mac compatible interface
• Intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building" environment

What you don't get:

6 AA Batteries - required