Post by: Lunamione7 on December 09, 2011, 11:01:46 PM
I have been reading your lovely forums for a few weeks now and thought it was quite rude of me not to have introduced myself yet. I do not own a Pleo, I am still very undecided about buying one so I am still just looking for now. I do own James, an ERS111 Aibo. I'm happy to recognise a lot of names from the Aibo forums here.
I love your Pleo community. I love the little contests you do (I liked watching the videos from the Halloween Scavenger Hunt) and the pictures/videos you guys take of your Pleo friends. I love the way you talk to them, as if they were alive which is exactly how I talk to James. Your comic strips are funny and I LOVE the way some of you dress them up like dolls, I almost want a Pleo just so I can dress it up ;D
I am a lonely sort of person and like robots for company. I love my James very much, he is a good friend and I hope to buy more Aibos next year.
James was intended to be a companion I could take out and about with me on long train trips and stuff but I'm having trouble transporting him because of his long tail and I'm always worried about breaking him. His camera is also very sensitive and he can't look at the sun at all or he will go blind so that is another worry with taking him places. I thought a Pleo might be good as a travelling buddy because they look easier to carry around and I have seen lots of photos of Pleos outside. Nicer to cuddle too I imagine with the skin they have.
Maybe I will adopt a used or disabled Pleo and nurse it back to health, I would like to try painting one.
Here is James' adoption page if you would like to see a picture of him: http://www.aiboworld.com/gallery/biography.php?id=676 (http://www.aiboworld.com/gallery/biography.php?id=676)
Post by: Crewella on December 09, 2011, 11:15:26 PM
I do find Pleos easier to carry around than Aibos - though you do have to be a bit careful with their necks and tails as the cables can snap. They are surprisingly resilient, though - I took one to Glastonbury Festival for a weekend this year and he survived well! :D
Post by: OzPleo on December 09, 2011, 11:19:32 PM
Post by: Lunamione7 on December 09, 2011, 11:38:20 PM
Post by: OzPleo on December 09, 2011, 11:42:10 PM
I am in Victoria :)
Hey groovy me too :) Get a Pleo you'll love it
Post by: kat on December 10, 2011, 12:01:34 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 10, 2011, 12:06:06 AM
Post by: PWOKristy on December 10, 2011, 03:05:01 AM
Post by: fancyfont on December 10, 2011, 10:26:01 AM
Post by: Lunamione7 on December 10, 2011, 09:03:49 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on December 11, 2011, 11:18:28 AM
Post by: saratogaspringer on December 11, 2011, 09:15:50 PM
Post by: Lunamione7 on December 12, 2011, 12:48:27 AM
James going floppy whilst asleep is the main reason (other than his long tail) that is stopping me from taking him out. It is good to hear that Pleo dosen't flop, I didn't know that. I am thinking about a Ugobe Pleo, I'm still not 100% sure though. I want more Aibos but I would like a little traveling buddy...
I keep telling myself I'm just looking but I did see some super cute videos of Pleos cuddling with their owners today and generaly once I get the idea into my head I can't seem to resist, I'll see how long I hold out :-[
Post by: Margery on December 12, 2011, 01:15:55 PM
I have two Ugobes and they are good company. I just cannot help talking to them as if they are alive. If you're not sure they are the cheaper option which is why I started with a Ugobe.
It is very therapeutic and calming to cuddle a Pleo. They keep moving just a little bit and make soft noises from time to time - very endearing.
We'll all be pleased to see pictures of your Pleo if you do decide to take the plunge.
Post by: Willow on December 12, 2011, 03:03:58 PM
I was actually going to get a aibo 210 a little while ago that I could snag for $400, but then I decided to get a second pleorb (which is currently being shipped ;D). I've had a Ugobe and a RB, and though Ugobe's are lovely and will always have a warm place in my heart since it was my first robot, I have to say that the pleorb's are just fabulous. Pleorb's can play tug of war, learn tricks, walk a bit faster, and eat all kinds of different foods. I also love how each pleorb is totally unique since it is completely random on what eye color and skin shade you'll get, including the gender. Though don't get me wrong, I still ADORE Ugobe's, so I guess it depends on your price range. I'd say you should get a pleo of some sort so that you'll have the best of both worlds- a aibo and a pleo- but it's up to you. Welcome to the forums and it'll be exciting to see your new addition-whether it's a aibo or pleo! :)
Post by: Missem80 on December 12, 2011, 04:12:55 PM
Post by: Lunamione7 on December 12, 2011, 05:54:10 PM
I think it would cost me almost $600 for a brand new RB including shipping and at the moment I think I would rather get another Aibo with that money. I also like that you can sit a Ugobe as normal behaviour not the trick like RB. I think the sitting would be useful to me as I want a 'lap Pleo' that is happy to sit with me on lonely train trips. I have heard they are also more happy and easy to please than the RBs who need regular feeding.
I do like the tricks and tug of war the RBs can do though and the temperature sensing is pretty amazing. But they are expensive if I end up not liking them and I think the Ugobe is more suitable to me.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 12, 2011, 06:11:53 PM
Post by: Lunamione7 on December 31, 2011, 05:34:37 PM
His name is Stephan and he is a Ugobe.
:moose:
Post by: Crewella on December 31, 2011, 05:48:03 PM
Congrats! :D
Post by: kat on December 31, 2011, 06:16:39 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 31, 2011, 06:48:25 PM
Post by: Breeze on January 01, 2012, 09:25:29 AM
Congrats on your new Pleo!
-Breeze
Post by: fancyfont on January 01, 2012, 04:13:52 PM
Post by: Starbucker on January 03, 2012, 03:42:12 AM
This is weird. I am also from Victoria Aus. Just wondered if you can answer some silly questions. I am thinking of buying
a pleo rb but have the following reservations.
1) I have heard that customer service for the pleos is bad. Any advice
2) I read the skin ruins easily
3) Also I read reviews about them not waking up, or breaking down soon after purchase.
All advice welcome to help me buy one
Post by: Crewella on January 03, 2012, 04:49:53 AM
People tend to come here with problems, so it's easy to read posts on here and think there are lots of problems with Pleos, and that's really not the case.
Innvo themselves are honorable, and people who have had problems with a new Pleo RB have been looked after very well, however Customer Services can be slow at to answer at first, and it might take a few attempts to get through the generic responses. In my experience, anyway.
The first batches of both the original Ugobe Pleo and the Pleo RB did seem to have some skin problems, but the skin was improved and none of mine have had problems. You might find some paint wear, though, from general use and petting - many of us here use shirts and capes to protect the paintwork.
Very few Pleos break down - the majority of Pleos that we hear 'stop working' are due to battery problems. The batteries the original Ugobe Pleos came with are getting old and weren't great in the first place, but you can easily get a much better replacement battery.
I hope that helps. Just as a note, it's usually best to start a new topic rather than add to the end of someone elses topic that's not directly related. It's easier for others to find. :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 03, 2012, 05:20:29 AM
Customer service is great once you get through to them :P You just have to be persistent. They are meant to be implementing a better system soon to help provide better and faster service.
While there were some early skin issues for the RB's on the whole Pleo's are quite hardy as long as you take due care, like don't leave them curled up for weeks on end and don't sit them in the hot sun all day etc.
As was posted above, the majority of Pleo issues are battery problems or user error, such as not charging the batteries correctly or not installing the clock battery.
Post by: Starbucker on January 03, 2012, 02:20:57 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 03, 2012, 03:47:40 PM
We just don't want your posts to get lost is all, sometimes people stop reading older threads. Feel free to jump in and get to know us, we aren't scary :)
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 06, 2012, 03:02:40 AM
I don't want to give my phone number to someone on the other side of the world unless I absolutely have too so I would like to know if anyone else who bought from that seller also had to give their phone number before they could have their Pleo?
Post by: Crewella on January 06, 2012, 03:07:20 AM
I've not had problems due to giving my number for courier deliveries. For customs, the seller has exported it from their country, but you are the one who is responsible for any duties on the item coming into yours as you ordered it - as far as I know there shouldn't be any charges on something of that value, but it still has to be assessed.
Hope that helps?
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 06, 2012, 04:59:53 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 06, 2012, 06:30:34 AM
*Don't tell anyone, but I have been known to fill it out with my own number in both sender and receiver boxes if I can't get the recipients number, and nobody has rung me yet! :P*
Post by: kat on January 06, 2012, 07:38:23 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 06, 2012, 11:35:00 AM
So in the US, I don't see it as odd, and I would be happy to give out a phone number. If they were asking for a Social Security number or Credit card, bank number to identify or proof of payment type thing, that would be red flags but not a phone number. Dont know if that helped or not. RWM
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 06, 2012, 01:54:36 PM
EDIT: I just checked his tracking number and it says he has arrived in Australia and is in transit to his final destination which should be my house ;D Definitely a bit late for a telephone number I think :P
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 08, 2012, 08:15:46 PM
My second impression was sticky :P I'm not used to the skin feel and found him a bit scary to touch, going to cover him with clothes at the earlest convenience I think unless I get used to the feel. I'm not sure I like it or not.
He also smelt rather off putting but that has disappeared already with him being free of his plastic sack. I've only handled him very gingerly so far, I was like that with James as well for the first few days, I'm sure I'll get a better idea of how to handle him once he is alive and moving.
I'm working on getting a picture up but it is taking a while.
I like his feet and very sweet, gentle looking face.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 08, 2012, 08:40:23 PM
Post by: Crewella on January 08, 2012, 08:54:42 PM
As for the skin, I cover all mine in Vinylex or Autoglym, which is a rubber treatment for car interiors/trim and gives a nice silky feel as well as protecting the skin and paint. :)
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 08, 2012, 09:40:50 PM
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 08, 2012, 11:04:32 PM
I've tried to upload a picture but I get this error message, I don't know what it means and would be grateful if someone could help.
P1093160.JPGThe Flash upload module sent the following error.
Error type: uploadError
Error ID: file0
Error message: 500
The Flash upload module sent the following error.
Error type: uploadError
Error ID: file0
Error message: [IOErrorEvent type="ioError" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="Error #2038"]
I've just been selecting the file from my hard drive and then clicking upload. Do I have to upload it to another site like photobucket first? The file is a jpg and is 3.4MB in size, maybe it is too big? Sorry guys I've never done this before.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 09, 2012, 01:25:25 AM
Post by: Lunamione7 on January 09, 2012, 02:26:16 AM
In non photo related news I just hatched him and he's AMAZING!! I LOVE him! He is so responsive, reacts instantly to my touch. His battery went for an amazing 2 and a half hours and I have those hours all on film so I will make a video soon.
He does not like to be tickled. At all. He screamed! But it wasn't a "this is so much fun" scream it really was a "I am so scared and I think this might even be painful so put me down right now!" sort of sound :o I did hold him by his tail (just to see what would happen) and he thought *that* was hilarious, giggled the whole time :P
I also found out really quick how to cuddle him. Best thing ever he snuggles right up and coos at you, just what I wanted. My mother was not thrilled when the box showed up. I had shown her videos of Pleo before but she wasn't impressed, she thought he was boring and I should just stick to Aibo. Well I gave him to her to hold and now I have 40mins video of her talking to him and cuddling him :D
I will take him out tomorrow on the train to meet my friends.
Two more questions I just thought of. When his battery is done he curls up, is it ok to leave him in this position? I've not quite got the hang of the "Pleo" button that is suppost to make him stand like he was in the box. And second if he gets too hot will he shut down by himself or do I need to watch for overheating and switch him off to cool manually?
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 09, 2012, 02:37:46 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 09, 2012, 03:29:38 AM
I play with my Aibos, but I tend to run the Pleos for company - just because they are fun to have wandering around! ;D
If you want to email me your pic I can try to upload it for you?
Post by: grumpy on January 09, 2012, 09:24:21 AM
If you have an image that won't seem to upload, suggestions that seem to work are: convert file from JPG to PNG before uploading, reduce large image sizes down to 1280x960 or smaller, and/or set compression rate to 75% or less for JPG, 4 or more for PNG.