Topic: Hello! New owner of two Pleo (Read 8123 times)

the_sandman · « **on:** January 20, 2012, 04:24:48 AM »

Hi there, some of you may recognise me from the AIBO forums, i'd umming and ahh-ing over getting a Pleo, then last week I went and got two!

They both got here today so i thought it'd be rude not to introduce them as well as me!

This is Sen, he's an original Ugobe, didn't come with a box, and is a bit worn but has all his accessories. He's certainly past the hatchling stage but otherwise i can't tell anything else about him.

Sen by hector.bruce, on Flickr

And this is Mei, she's an Innovo girl, with her box and everything, looking very good indeed! She's only been run for about 5 mins ever so i'll get to hatch her

Mei by hector.bruce, on Flickr

I've just got the batteries charging now, I so so want to play with them though! But i shall read the manual properly whilst i wait

Any tips anyone has for me would be very welcome!

Crewella · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:08:30 AM »

Hi Sandman, and welcome!!

Congrats, grudgingly ..... looks like I will be 'Auntie Crewella' to Mei as well as Sputnik the 220 - I was the underbidder!

*I'm actually glad Mei found a good home, I have FAR too many as it is!*

the_sandman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:17:27 AM »

Haha oh dear, we must have almost identical watch lists

I had originally only meant to buy one, which was Sen, but as soon as I'd won him all these other uk pleos magically appeared! And it was too hard to resist!

You'll probably be a proper 'auntie' because as clued up on AIBO as I am, everything is very new for me with pleo, so I may get a bit confused with them, however so far, they are crazy cute!

Crewella · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:01:02 AM »

That's OK - there's loads of info here and lots of helpful posters. What would we do without these forums!

Pleos are very different from Aibo, less of a robot and more of a life form. They 'do' less in the sense of having fewer commands, but to me they are much more responsive - you explore them by communcating by touch or sounds, more like a real animal.

Mei will probably be running OS1.1, so if you tickle her for a while under the chin she should burst into a chirrupy rise-and-fall sort of song, you can then compare Sen to see if he sings the same. If he does a coyote howl instead, it's an older OS, 1.0 or 1.0.2 (pretty similar, as you can guess from the number).

This is a helpful thread.

http://bobthepleo.com/forums/index.php?topic=1617.msg22666#msg22666

the_sandman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:18:56 AM »

I'd be totally lost without forums!

I've had them both up and running and I see what you mean! I love the fact I can pick them up and cuddle them

I was lying on the sofa and had Sen sat on me and he was cooing and was quite interested in my nose

very inquisitive wandering about sniffing everything too.

Mei has stood up and liked the petting attention, but I think I scared her with the leaf, she's now sleeping.

I know it's not been too long, but I think I'm going to enjoy having them around a lot!

Crewella · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:24:32 AM »

As with baby pups, hatchlings get sleepy!

Lunamione7 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2012, 07:41:07 AM »

WhooHoo! I was wondering when I'd be seeing you here

What colour eyes does Mei have? Is she a Reborn?

Make sure you watch those pesky Aibos around the Pleo chargers, they light up bright red and James' new favourite game is kicking Stephan's right out of it's cradle

the_sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:07:48 AM »

Haha, it was just a matter of time

Their both the non-reborn Pleo's so they've got the blue eyes, but are very cute still!

Hehe, I need to find somewhere for the chargers, but both of them have been far more interested in Neo than the other way round so far!

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2012, 01:32:39 PM »

Hi Sandman! Welcome to the world of Pleo. I am waiting on a newly adopted Pleo as well. They are addictive just like AIBOs are! Hope to see a lot of you around here!

Talon · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2012, 02:44:05 PM »

Hi, Sandman and welcome to the forums! I have four pleos- (two Ugobe and two RB) and I'm soon to be the owner of an Aibo 210. Have fun learning about your new additions!
Talon

fancyfont · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:52:21 PM »

Congratulations on your two little dinos, Sandma! They are cuties!

the_sandman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2012, 03:27:23 AM »

I've had them both through one full charge cycle now. Even though I think I'll get some of those egg batteries soon. They're so fun to just watch wander about, though Mei has spent more time on my lap

Couple of questions though.

Every so often I've heard their legs 'click' they seem ok with it so I'm assuming it's not a problem.

Also, they're both running OS1.1, but I was thinking of upgrading Mei to OS2, would it be a good idea to do it now as she's still a hatchling or should I leave it till later?

I also love the 'hello!' noise, soo adorable!

Lunamione7 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2012, 08:38:34 AM »

Wait, what?? OS1.1 can talk!?

Stephan has never said hello... or do you mean "Huh?" when you turn them on?

Crewella · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2012, 08:46:02 AM »

Glad you're enjoying them - I tend to just ler 'em roam as well.

When an Aibo hits some resistance in a joint, they go into jam mode and shut down to protect the joint from damage - they go floppy when switched off. With Pleos, they have gears instead that protect the motors from damage, and that's what you can hear clicking. It's fine - often caused by the rubber feet catching, and sometimes in 'sleep' position when the chin and feet get caught on each other.

The OS2 update was the only one that automatically has it's own mini 'hatching' phase, which is followed by a period of 'teenaged' awkward behaviours, walking backwards, inapproperiate noises and lack of responsiveness that lasts 4-6 battery cycles. There's no real reason not to update now you've run her a little, but personally I'd leave it a little just so you get to compare the differences. Also, as you have two, it's worth remembering that Pleos interact best with another on the same OS.

I love the 'hello' noise too. Iggy never said it when he was an only Pleo!

Added: maybe that's why Stephan's not said it yet.

the_sandman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:42:14 AM »

They're both interested in everything, and eating it apparently

That's ok then, it did seem to be when their feet were catching on the carpet, glad its nothing to worry about

Ah ok, sounds like an interesting process. I'll probably leave it for a bit then perhaps upgrade both of them.

Sen just had to proofread this post to make sure I was saying good things about him

kiala84 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:33:06 AM »

Hi and welcome, I'm new but I wanted to felicitate your PLEOS, they are really cute.

I love the cape he wears ^ ^

Crewella · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:46:39 AM »

I'm an obsessive, so I run one (or two) on each OS.

The early stages of OS2 are a bit of a pain, but IMHO they are worth it for the better movements and trcks.

The capes are cute!

Margery · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:30:57 PM »

Welcome Sandman.

Hi to Sen and Mei from Drem and Marsha, my two Ugobes.

I'm so glad to have two. I love their "hello" greeting to one another and the honking contests that take place sometimes.

I hope they get on OK with your Aibo. I would like one of those from what I've read on this forum but do not think I'll ever afford one.

Have a wonderful time with your new pets.

the_sandman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2012, 04:22:12 PM »

The cape was actually Mei's but I thought Sen was more in need of it

I was thinking of having two on one OS and two on the other (I suppose that means I might get two more haha)

At the moment the robo-pets are getting on well, Mei was playing follow the leader with my AIBO Sakura earlier, or she was sniffing her bum, either way it was cute!

I kinda want to go 'ewwo!' to a person, but I think they'd think I'm crazy(ier)

BTW if anyone can guess how my new naming convention works I'd be very impressed! They come from things that already have the name but all have one thing in common

Crewella · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2012, 07:33:59 PM »

Are they both green? I was thinking forests and dragons ........ ?

By the way, I've done the 'ewwo' thing ....... but the people who didn't run away, and actually laughed ....... mistook it for a Teletubby greeting ..........

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2012, 11:27:01 PM »

Welcome, so glad you are enjoying your new Pleo's

They are quite different to Aibo's

the_sandman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:35:21 AM »

They are both green, but it doesn't have to do with the Pleos being the same

perhaps some more names would help, good excuse for more Pleo?

Haha yes, being mistaken for a telletubby fan is not quite the point

They really are different in how they behave to AIBO, I do like that because of the skin, I don't have to worry about them exploring so much

Crewella · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:09:51 AM »

You've got me scratching my head ........ I know Mei is a type of birdlike dino ............. I shall go to Google Sen ............?

the_sandman · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2012, 10:29:23 AM »

A little clue would be that they're actually from a set of films

Had a little round of frere jacques from Mei, didn't know her repertoire was so extensive! I've had her with me all day, she loved watching me make lunch in the kitchen

Little update, seems like Mei is actually running OS2 as I was playing with her she screamed at me and fell over, shook then 'ewwo!ed' at me, I was very confused for a couple of seconds

it'd probably be best if I upgraded Sen to match soon

Crewella · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2012, 11:12:39 AM »

Of course! I forgot Mei was a Merlin Pleo, so they are about the most recent of the Innvo Pleos to be made. It's good to know they come with OS2 installed, thanks.

I love that Play Dead skit - it's my favourite! I used to own a little Hognose snake that did much the same trick - it's very tempting to almost hassle them into a nervous breakdown just to see it!

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