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Smilodon 24th May 2009, 10:41

Actually, I would love to see regular reviews of new Lego kits.

Paradigm Shifter 24th May 2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Smilodon
Actually, I would love to see regular reviews of new Lego kits.

Seconded. :D

Cupboard 24th May 2009, 13:37

All we need now is a few Lego case mods!

OleJ 24th May 2009, 15:10

You never mentioned which LAN interface is one the IcyBox? Is it 100 or 1000mbit?

Secondly you mention that the eSata copies over the 314MB file via USB2 in a certain amount of time but you didn't say how it performed that same task via eSata alone?

Combatus 24th May 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Cupboard
All we need now is a few Lego case mods!

THAT is a fantastic idea!

Gryphon 24th May 2009, 20:38

Should point out - I think that the Plantronics 777 is exactly the same as the 377, but with the inclusion of the USB dolby adaptor thing.
The 377s are about £20-£25. Much better deal!

jake9891 24th May 2009, 23:14

I used to have lego technic Future Car (model 8437)
http://www.nd.edu/~lego/grp2/www/graphics/lego/8437.jpg
and I thought it was great, but after seeing this model I really want to come back to building with lego :P

Some people say that they are toys for little kids, but I think they help you to think creative and stretch your mind, isn't that right? Anyway nice review ;)

Diosjenin 25th May 2009, 08:04

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Originally Posted by Paradigm Shifter
Technic went downhill a few years ago and they only just seem to be fixing it. I wish they're release a third Test Car, though - got the first cheap in a local toy shop when they were closing down, never bought the Test Car 2 as it was too expensive, then just suddenly seemed to vanish.

The Lego model I really want right now? The Collectors Edition Imperial-class Star Destroyer. But they've stopped selling it in the UK.

Entirely, entirely agreed. Quality does seem to be picking up lately, but only lately. And dear GOD do I want that Star Destroyer. My problem isn't availability, it's price (still). I know it's a fair price, but $300 or even $250 to blow on a Lego set is just too much for a cash-strapped college kid like me.

Oh, and also...

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Originally Posted by Cupboard
All we need now is a few Lego case mods!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combatus
THAT is a fantastic idea!

I'm already on it. ;)

- Diosjenin -

Gryphon 25th May 2009, 11:12

Quote:

I used to have lego technic Future Car (model 8437)
http://www.nd.edu/~lego/grp2/www/graphics/lego/8437.jpg
and I thought it was great, but after seeing this model I really want to come back to building with lego :P

That was the first technic i built :D Great stuff is lego ;)
The last one i built was the previous bog 4X4:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-5702012014307-Technic-4x4-Off-Roader/dp/B00005MM3T

Then i got into computers, and haven't had any spare cash for over-priced lego :/
I do agree that its a good way to learn about mechanics. How else would a 13yr old know about gear ratios and differentials etc :P (not that im 13 any more... that was quite a while ago)

delriogw 25th May 2009, 14:15

i had a lego technic motorbike when i was a teen, brilliant kits, i got the impression they changed the way they were put together tho, more of the stuff is premoulded so you're putting together bigger parts and building is less part of it than the toy you make.

shrug

if i'm wrong about this please please tell me as i may just have to put my upgrade on hold and get me some lego, can be a 30th b'day pressie to myself next month! lol

Paradigm Shifter 26th May 2009, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Diosjenin
Entirely, entirely agreed. Quality does seem to be picking up lately, but only lately. And dear GOD do I want that Star Destroyer. My problem isn't availability, it's price (still). I know it's a fair price, but $300 or even $250 to blow on a Lego set is just too much for a cash-strapped college kid like me.

Thing is, I'd spend $250. For a Collectors Edition item with that many pieces (and the size of the ting) it's fairly good value. I nearly did, actually, and then the Lego US store sold out. Wasn't happy. :( But for a still sealed box (only way I can be 100% sure that all the pieces are there) sellers in the UK want anything from £300 to £550. Which is daylight robbery.

automagsrock 29th May 2009, 08:01

Love the Lego truck. Being a Lego fan since a wee lad I can honestly say regular Lego reviews would be awesome.

I think Bit should buy the Collector's Edition Star Destroyer and then dedicate a thread and some videos to the building of it.

Paradigm Shifter 29th May 2009, 11:57

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Originally Posted by automagsrock
I think Bit should buy the Collector's Edition Star Destroyer and then dedicate a thread and some videos to the building of it.

This.

Then have a competition to win it. :D

Cheapskate 29th May 2009, 18:41

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Originally Posted by chrisb2e9
Would you like an honest answer to that question!

I want to see a build log of the Lego aircraft carrier.:D

gerryg 1st June 2009, 06:54

The ICY BOX looks nice. In the market for NAS server or adapter but not too expensive, and I'm not having much luck. This looks good, but not available in the US yet. Anyone have suggestions? Thx!

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