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Pleo Stuff => Pleo Archives => Archive -- General => Topic started by: Echo on October 09, 2009, 11:13:59 AM
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The new Innvo Labs Pleo wll be available as of 10.10.09. They have improved skin and paint, an improved battery charger. It will be available on the Pleoworld.com web store for $349.
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Oh wow that's so exciting :D
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I wonder if they'd sell the battery charger/battery separately....
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Derek said that they would have plenty of extra batteries available on the 10th, and that extra chargers would be available with the second shipment (due in early November).
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Today? :o [here in Italy it'1:52pm]
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Today is 10.10.09 and the new website at pleoworld.com is having some last minuet issues. Pleoworld tells me that they are now planning to golive on Monday 10.12.09.
You will be able to order the improved battery chargers online, and they should ship in November.
Also, they are exploring possibly making available some new skin like coverings that can be added by customers who have Pleos where the paint has rubbed off.
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Woah, new skin? I am so there :) Especially if designer colors are available ;)
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IMR, we know how cute the colors are. BBE's purple, my grey, and then there's red! ;)
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Are you ready to buy the new Innvo Labs Pleo?
If so, I would love to hear about your experiences with it. I'm looking for experiences with, photos of and video of the new Innvo Pleo.
Anyone interested in posting?
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Goodness only knows when they will be available here, whether I will be able to order from Pleo World or whether they will continue to be sold by Harvey Normans... and of course the cost is going to be an issue. The Australia dollar pushes the cost up.
I doubt very much that I will able to afford one this year :(
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I'll get one but in the far future. :o
For now I'll be satisfied with the old one at $211.00 Cdn. :)
Are they selling the new and improved battery chargers yet? ???
Dadio 8) :pizza:
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Huh?? I can't find Pleos for sale on PW!
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Wait 'til Monday morning!
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Hey it's monday night! Que Pasa Con Aso?
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No clue! Where are they?
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They guys at Pleoworld.com tell me the Pleos are there, but they are having problems with their online ordering system. As soon as they get that fixed, the new Pleoworld with the new store with the Pleos, Batteries, Battery Chargers, etc.. will launch. When will it be? They keep telling me it will all be up soon, but I am not going to pass along any more possible dates because the previous dates they gave me came and went... I think we will all just have to wait and see.
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it works now! but they only ship in US, Canada and Uk :(
http://store.pleoworld.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PleoWorld&Product_Code=INL-INNVOLABS-662804
PS: do you know how much is the shipping to UK, and when they'll ship Pleos? November? Thank you guys.
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Yea!!! The New Pleos are finally for sale. Really this time!
see: http://store.pleoworld.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PleoWorld&Product_Code=INL-INNVOLABS-662804
The Innvo Labs Pleo is $349
An extra Innvo Labs battery is $49
Innvo Labs new charger is $23.90
Innvo Labs AC adapter for the new charger is $16
Presently they are shipping to USA, Canada, and the UK
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No Australia yet *sniff*...
Time to get the word out though! *goes to update you tube, facebook and any other sites I can find*
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How much the shipping in Uk?
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I'm pretty excited to see things finally getting off the ground, roll on new OS!
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Cool cool cool cool cool! This is exciting news!
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I'm curious. ???
Is this the new and improved charger which will repair or fix our batteries :)
or
the old one with a new logo for now. ???
If its the later do we know when will the new one be released? ^-^
Dadio 8)
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Hi all, Im very excited that I have just purchased my first Pleo (ended up getting a new old version out of the States), been reading all the forums and has created a lot of interest. I have been hanging out for the new Pleo to be avaliable in NZ, and Innvo Labs has just confirmed that it should be avaliable to be shiped to NZ after 20 Oct (will have to look at getting a playmate for Becky in the future!).
Has anyone got any suggestions for improving battery life?
For now I just have to wait til baby becky turns up! :)
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Aww congrats on your Pleo :)
Tips for best battery life:
Never recharge a battery unless it is fully drained (ie Pleo shuts down and goes to sleep)
Always fully recharge the battery before using (Don't just charge it for an hour then start using it again)
And if the battery hasn't charged for 3 1/2 to 4 hours then just take it off, let it cool down for a bit if it is warm and then charge again.
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Hello and Welcome Becky and Baby Becky; :)
Welcome to the greatest site on the web. ;)
You've started off well and got the right help from IMR. :)
Keep asking questions and explore the powerful experience that's PLEO! ;)
We expect lots of posts and photos. Yes Many Many Photos. ;D
Dadio 8)
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Hi all, Im very excited that I have just purchased my first Pleo (ended up getting a new old version out of the States), been reading all the forums and has created a lot of interest. I have been hanging out for the new Pleo to be avaliable in NZ, and Innvo Labs has just confirmed that it should be avaliable to be shiped to NZ after 20 Oct (will have to look at getting a playmate for Becky in the future!).
Has anyone got any suggestions for improving battery life?
For now I just have to wait til baby becky turns up! :)
yes seems they'll ship internationally in 15/20 days, cant wait! i want ot order my new pleo in time for xmas!
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I wanna see so badly what the new ones look like! Anyone on here ordered one? PLEASE post the pics on here so I could see! Thank you!
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I've read that(the old) Pleo has neck problems.
The Pleo on the Pleoworld website- is it a new version (Version 2) or is it the same version but with a better skin and battery? My hubby is infatuated with Pleo, but I don't know if I want to spend nearly $400 to buy Pleo and a 2nd battery if the neck may still have problems.
Thank you!
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The new pleo, version 2 available on the pleoworld site, is just like the old pleo. Looks the same. Acts the same. What makes it "the new pleo" is the improved neck/tail/joints (on the inside), longer lasting paint, and improved charger.
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Fantastic, Thank you!
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Tips for best battery life:
Never recharge a battery unless it is fully drained (ie Pleo shuts down and goes to sleep)
Always fully recharge the battery before using (Don't just charge it for an hour then start using it again)
And if the battery hasn't charged for 3 1/2 to 4 hours then just take it off, let it cool down for a bit if it is warm and then charge again.
Could this trick also work when one's current battery is already crappy like mine and a few others here?
I never tried the option to fully charge it after being drained only to let it cool down again and try to give it another charge on top of that.
Makes sense I guess. Perhaps I can bring the umpf back into the battery.
Because... what technical hoohaa does the new and improved battery charger apply to the battery to bring it to life again I wonder?
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It supposedly has a button to fully drain/discharge the battery before re-charging, and appears to have a "slow charge" that helps to better condition the battery.
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I hope to see as soon some photos of the new pleo, I've asked some photos to Mr Dotson, but they havent any pleo's promo now :(
I'm so curious about the new package too! ;)
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Regarding the New Charges, they are supposed to improve the life you the original batteries. Also, you can use the New Chargers with the AC adapters that came with the original charger that came with your Pleo.
Regarding how to improve the life span and performance of your batteries.
A hands on electrical tech and battery business friend of mine form the UK, tells that for the first 3 charges you want to let your battery drain all the way before recharging. After you have used your battery for 3 chargers you want to use the battery for half to three quarters of the charge and then put it back in the charger to get the best performance out of the battery and make it last the longest. He strongly suggesting that consistantly letting your battery drain all the way is not good for it. This guy makes his living by building custom battery packs for high tech applications and doing other electrical wiring jobs. By the way, he also suggests this regarding keeping laptop computer batteries in the best shape.
Innvo Labs is looking into offering a longer lasting battery in the years to come.
Another company in Taiwan is making longer Lithium lasting batteries for the Pleo which should last more than twice as long as the original battery. I currently have 3 samples from them on order. I will review them and give more information when they come in.
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Wow!! Fantastic news from everyone! Every time I think of the new Pleo's, my heart skips a beat!! OMG can't wait to see them!
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Another company in Taiwan is making longer Lithium lasting batteries for the Pleo which should last more than twice as long as the original battery. I currently have 3 samples from them on order. I will review them and give more information when they come in.
I have a li-poly battery and it's AWESOME!!! 3 hours of recharge for more than 2 hours of pleo-life!!!
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mh.. a bit of a shame they don't send to germany..
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Or to Austria, but I think they will be available in Autria/Germany too, only a bit later. At least I hope so, a second pleo would be so cool! ;D
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If you want to know when the New Pleo will be available in Austria, Germany or other Parts of Europe. Just email support@pleoworld.com and ask. Then let everyone here know what you find out. Good Luck:)
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Ok, I just wrote them, I let you know what they said about pleo being available in Autria/Germany.
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If anyone sees any photos or videos of the New Pleo without the skin on the web, please post a link. I would like to see how Innvo Labs improved the Neck and Tail to prevent them breaking. Thanks!
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I bought a pleo on ebay. How will i know if i bought the new one or the older one when it arrives?
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It will be the old one, the new ones are only available from the Pleo World website. But welcome to the Pleo owners family :)
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And since the new ones only came out this week!
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I think the New Innvo Labs Pleo may be a better value for your money even if it costs US$125 more than a discounted Ugobe Pleo. I purchased a new pleo at a discount on ebay to save money. After four weeks of petting and leaf feeding, a wire in it's neck broke. Of course, there is no warranty when buying on ebay. With regard to the neck problem in general, Innvo Labs has said "Yes we did fix the neck issue. The problem was internal to the cable shift..." So, the new Pleos with the new cable structure should not break their necks. Moreover, as of now there is no place to send my pleo for repairs, and if there ever is it may cost $100 or more. So, just spending the extra money for a NEW Innvo Pleo at pleoworld.com seems like it would be the better value in the long run if it means the new version of the Pleo won't break. I really enjoyed my Pleo more when it was fully functional.
I wonder if pleoworld will be having any XMAS sales on the New Pleo?
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I ordered two extra batteries and one of the new chargers on Oct 12 from the new Innvo Labs store and they just came into today. I didn't get a shipping notice like they said in the initial order confirmation email but they arrived safely today. Will let you know how things work once I get a chance to try them out. It will be nice to have Teagan running for longer sessions; poor guy's been "sleeping" for a week now since I just haven't had a chance to get his battery recharged again yet. If I can get a system going of recharging at least one, while he is running on the other, he won't have to stay asleep so often.
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Well i just costed a new Pleo and with post and packaging to the UK he it will cost £247.73 :o
On the Christmas list I think as that is not bad price.
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dont forget customs !
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The improvements tp the new 2009 Innvo Labs Pleos now sold online at the Pleoworld online store are:
* The problem with neck wires breaking which affected some Pleos has been fixed
* The problem of the skin separating has been fixed
* The premature wearing of the paint from Pleo’s skin and teeth has been fixed. The new paint should last 3 times longer than the old one.
* The packaging Pleo comes in no longer uses Styrofoam and is biodegradable making it friendly to the environment
* The battery chargers have a new switch with two positions, one for regular charging and another that uses a special charging mode created specifically for those batteries that don’t charge properly. It drains the battery completely and then “force” charges it for 16 hours. This should bring many of the problem batteries back to life, although some batteries aren’t salvageable because they’re just plain dead. Also, the charger can use the old A/C adapter and it can charge the old Ugobe batteries too.
As for hardware improvements, due to a change in the hearing system Pleo responds better to your voice when it comes to figuring out where you are (left or right of him).
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Strange, I spoke to Derek Dotson a few days ago and he said the paint had a life 5-10x the life of the old paint. I guess the story changed!
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You're right. Derek has said more than once, kinda off the record, that the paint will last up to 5x-10x as long, but he also has said he wants to be more conservative in how long Innvo officially claims it will last. Time will tell.
Anyone buy a New Innvo Pleo yet? If so write in and send photos.
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Yes, write a review! I am still trying to decide if I should get the hubby a 2009 Pleo or a 2010 Pleo. I need reviews :)
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mh.. a bit of a shame they don't send to germany..
www.Ucube.com.tw sends to Germany. I bought myself from them when www.litec-computer.de didn't have them in stock anymore back in June.
Now Litec-Computer.de has them back in stock
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www.Ucube.com.tw sends to Germany. I bought myself from them when www.litec-computer.de didn't have them in stock anymore back in June.
Now Litec-Computer.de has them back in stock
I already mentioned this somewhere else, but they are pretty useless for a webshop since they only offer pick up at this point.
Be it in Germany or outside Germany... they do not ship anything at the moment by mail. How silly is that!? :o
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I know but they sent me an email back in June they would make an exception.
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I saw one of the new ones on ebay or youtube, i cant remember. I'm thinking about it now i've received the mail from Pleoworld about the xmas offer and the box was exactly that box pictured on the email ;)
I tried to search thart pic/video but without any results :(
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If anyone is interested, here is the XMAS special offer from pleoworld. You must sign up for the pleoworld.com email list to get the deal.
"Buy a Pleo, Get an Extra Battery Free
Give the gift of Pleo this season! He'll look so cute waiting under the tree.
Purchase a new Pleo before November 26th and receive a FREE Pleo Battery for longer-lasting fun. A $49 value!
Only customers on the PleoWorld mailing list get this deal! " --- email sent by pleowold.com to email list participants
When I have inquired about seeing photos or videos of the 2009 Pleo, the folks at pleoworld have told me he looks the same. Still I would like to see a youtube video of it, if anyone has a link.
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The Reincarnation Idea is brilliant ;) Great jog Innvo Labs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Innvo Labs have had two specials so far. The first offer was a free extra battery with purchase. That's a $50 value.
They just emailed me with a new offer for people who already have a Pleo:
"Right now, Innvo Labs is offering a special to our current Pleo owners. Order a new 2009 Pleo for only $245 (regularly $349) and start your own herd!
Here's how it works:
Email Pleo support (support@pleoworld.com) and provide your Pleo's serial number (located on his foot).
You'll receive a coupon code.
Use this coupon code to order a new 2009 Innvo Labs Pleo on www.PleoWorld.com.
The coupon code reduces your new Pleo's cost to only $245.
This special ends January 1, 2010. Don't forget – order by the above cut-off dates to start a Pleo herd before the holidays are over!"
Thought I'd pass that along for anybody who's interested.
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I would LOVE the code from someone's Pleo if you're not planning on buying one.....PLEASE? :kiss:
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Aww I still can't afford that before Christmas :( Wonder if Dad would give me a loan ;)