If you are absolutely sure you want to get the Lego Mindstorms, and just want the best deal, then click here.

If you need more info on what kind of robot kit to get, then read on:


Which is better the Talrik Jr. Pro OR the Lego Mindtorms NXT?

Decide for yourself!

Feature:	Talrik Jr. Pro	Lego Mindstorms
Powerfull On board Microcomputer Assembled & Tested?	YES	YES
Example Programs Available?	YES	YES
System Software	YES	YES
Prefarbricated Body Kit?	YES	NO
High Level C Example Code Available?	YES	NO
Comes with Free Example Collision Avoidence Program?	YES	NO
Open Source?	YES	NO
Motor drivers?	YES / 5	YES / 3
Inputs?	YES / 12	YES / 4
LCD Display?	Optional	YES
Included Servo Motors?	YES / 2	YES / 3
Sensors for short/medium distance Measurement?	YES*	Optional*
Communications Port	Serial	USB
Wireless IR	Optional	NO
Wireless RF	Optional	YES
Contact (touch) Sensors?	4	1
Infra Red Sensors?	2	1
Sensors for long range measurement?	Optional	Optional
Ultrasonic Sensor	Optional	YES
Speaker/Microphone?	Optional	YES
Easy Access to switches/ports?	YES	Optional
Fully Assembled & Tested?	Optional	NO
Manual IR Remote Control?	Optional	NO
Low Bounce Wheels	YES	Optional
Upgradeable?	YES	YES
Available Platforms?	PC, Mac, Linux	PC, MAC

The comparason we made was with:

A. One complete Talrik Jr. Pro kit with the communications module included. (TJPRO-PA + MB2325 + C2325= $225.89 total cost including shipping).

B. One complete Lego Mindstorms kit ($259.94 total cost including shipping)

This is a hard comparison to make. The TJ Pro is a more serious and flexible robot system with a main focus on programming. The Lego Mindstorms however does allow those who like building different types of robot bodies the ability to do that with some examples projects given. (You can buy the TJ Pros on-board computer and sensors for about $135, which leaves $65 to buy construction bricks to build different bodies. The TJ Pro software will work with this set-up).

To buy the Lego Mindstorms kit or for more info Lego products, software & books, click here.

To buy the TJ Pro kit or for more info on TJ Pro products, software & books, click here.



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