One of the Top Christmas Gifts For Kids 2008: LEGO Mindstorms NXT

LEGO Mindstorms NXT Mindstorms NXT combines the power of the LEGO building system, an intelligent brick and easy-to-use drag-and-drop programming software to create advanced robots.

Create and build the smartest, most advanced LEGO robot yet, 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.This intuitive robot features a highly versatile palette of LEGO TECHNIC elements, state-of-the-art ultrasonic, sound, light and touch sensors. It includes a Quick-Start guide, easy-to-use software and detailed building instructions, so beginners and experts alike can create humanoid, vehicle and animal robots that obey your every command.

Improved light sensors can detect different colors and intensities, while new sound sensors enable robots to respond to sound patterns and tones. Ultrasonic "eyes" measure distance and movement, while improved touch sensors allow the robots to really "feel."Programming software is available for both PC and Macintosh, plus with Bluetooth support, you can even command your robot from your mobile phone.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT includes:All-new NXT Intelligent Brick with 32-bit microprocessor, more memory and FLASHThree Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for precise controlNew sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tonesNew ultrasonic visual sensor responds to movementImproved touch sensor reacts to touch and releaseImproved light sensor detects different colors and light intensities519 specially selected LEGO TECHNIC elements for sturdy and durable building and improved functionality and movementFour input ports, three output ports and seven 6-wire cordsMatrix displayReal Sound SpeakersUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth supportEasy-to-use PC and Mac compatible interfaceIntuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building environment"Requires 6 "AA" batteries (not included)

System Requirements: Operating System: Windows XP or Mac 0510; CPU: Pentium II, 233 MHz; RAM: 32 MB; Available hard disk space: 115MB; Mouse: Windows XP Compatible; Sound: Sound Blaster 16 Windows Compatible Sound Device; CD-ROM: CD 8x; Video Display: 800 x 600 SVGA with 4 MB RAM; Colors: 16 Bit; USB Port: One available USB port for infrared transmitter; Modem (Optional): 28.8 DBPS; Internet browser (Optional): Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet." "Create and build the smartest, most advanced LEGO robot yet, in as few as 30 minutes!