Best LEGO Toy: Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)

Customer Review:

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547) which we purchased for our daughter has been an excellent kit for her who has aptitude to build and create new things; this kit has most of the necessary pieces to construct various types of Robotic contraptions for a very educational and at the same time having fun learning mechanical, electrical, electronics, robotics, computer programming skills, the possibilities are infinite.

PROS

[+] Excellent value as the kit has instruction and needed pieces to build Shooterbot, Robogator, Color Sorter, and Alpha Rex
[+] Good quality building materials are provided in the kit
[+] New and improved NXT software

CONS

[-] Wished it had come with Lithium ION rechargeable batteries in the brick.

This is the best gift or toy one can buy for their child, this kit will keep the child thinking, learning new skills, keep one busy for a very long time.

Our daughter will be competing in the First Lego League this year, LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 purchase was a pleasant experience from Amazon as always. - Thanks Amazon!

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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; batteries not included

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 settings, and functions as a lamp

Easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges; building instructions for 4 new amazing robots

Recommended for Ages 10 and Older

* Microsoft Windows Requirements Windows XP Professional or Home Edition 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 included in the box:

NXT programmable LEGO Brick
Ultrasonic Sensor
Color Sensor
Two (2) Touch Sensors
Three (3) Interactive Servo Motors
USB cable, 7x6-wire cables
Building instructions for four (4) robots
User guide
Computer Software
Test pad
619 LEGO pieces.

Please Note:

The NXT 2.0 is a new set, which does not include many of the pieces from the ORIGINAL LEGO NXT set. The original MINDSTORMS NXT and NXT 2.0 use different building pieces. While you'll be able to build the robots included in LEGO's 2.0 set instructions, you may want or need additional parts for building extra projects. This is particularly important to note if you're looking at books or instructions for your NXT 2.0 set.

As with most LEGO sets, enthusiasts will want to add additional pieces or sets.

For more information on using NXT 2.0 kit pieces for NXT 1.0 projects, please visit:
nxtprograms.com.

Customer Review:

I think that the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 is a great set for the creative youngster (and for the inventive adult!) This robotics kit can offer hours and hours of fun. While playing with it, you'll (your kid) be able to interact with people all over the world, and you'll have a great start in engineering.

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Photo of RoboGator, courtesy of Amazon

Customer Review:

As you finished playing with the basics of robot programming, you can start building some of the other robot models that appear on the NXT box: an alligator, a ball color sorter and a humanoid: Alpha Rex. I recommend to start with the training vehicle (Shooterbot) first, though. But, having built these four models doesn't end the fun yet!

There are a lot of websites dedicated to MINDSTORMS (NXT 2.0). Some of them offer building instructions so you can build even more robots. Apart from these websites, there are also plenty of MINDSTORMS books, which teach you how to make the best of your NXT set. Also, there are a few books, especially dedicated to NXT 2.0, coming out at the end of the year.

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Photo image of Shooterbot, courtesy of Amazon

Are you ready for more project ideas? Check out this website for free instructions to build Projects for Mindstorms NXT 2.0.

Here are two sites that offer additional resources for LEGO Mindstorms NXT builders. If you'd like more news, project instructions, please visit: The NXT STEP - LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Blog. They are geared toward young builders.

Another great resource is from nxtprograms.com, a site with free building instructions, downloadable projects, and troubleshooter tips.