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If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?

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If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« on: February 06, 2009, 01:14:07 AM »
I would change the skin. Not necessarily the material but a way make new skins available to users that they could buy and put on like a full body suit. Many people have had problems with the skin so having a replacement skin would in the long run save UGOBE money because people will buy a new skin rather than return their little friends.


What would you change?
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 09:33:17 AM »
Having a removable/replaceable skin would also make neck/tail repairs easier, and more user serviceable.

But my reason for getting a pleo (which has never been realized) was the programming/hacking part.  And based on what info has come out around that area, the one thing I would like to change is the onboard chips.  I would want to see more powerful/faster CPUs with more internal memory,  to allow for more complex programming and to do things like speech recognition, image recognition, streaming video/audio feed, etc.
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2009, 10:56:14 AM »
Hmm, I love Pleo. I really do. But there is a TON of things that need a little tweaking before Ugobe finally gets it right. I have more than one suggestion, so bear with me. First off, I would change the battery life. Next, I would change the cables. I've had a Pleo with a broken neck, and it sure is depressing! Finally, I would change the skin. What I mean by that is, make the paint less likely to chip off, and give the rubber a better feel. Make Pleo seem more realistic. Ohh!! And lastly I would make Pleo a little more affordable. He is adorable, but Ugobe would sell a heck of a lot more if they knocked off 50-100 bucks! Ohhh!! One more!! I would also ADVERTISE!! Make Pleo well known.
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 11:07:37 AM »
LOL and yes Mweed, I know you said one, but once I get my brain wheels churning, it's hard to stop them!! LOL
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2009, 11:22:40 AM »
Knowing these little dinos could be sent to a pleo hospital to be fixed. :)
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2009, 04:08:14 PM »
I totally agree with faster chips, and add some better software too to do programming with. My skit, YAPT and Dino-mite are ok but they have there limitations.

These are all good ideas :)
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 08:37:19 AM »
I would change the skin, a replacement skin is a very good idea ;)
The other thing is the gears and motors, i dont like so much that "bzzzzz" noise when Pleo is doing some action. Sometimes is very boring, it's still the one thing i dont like in Pleo.
Finally, a li-poly battery in every package, like the Japanese/Chinese markets.

« Last Edit: February 15, 2009, 08:39:26 AM by Junkroxy »
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 04:06:29 PM »
I have to admit that while the motors don't bother me the battery does, honestly it looks like someone taped together six AA batteries :P
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 04:15:57 PM »
It's worth while if you can to have several batteries. Well, at least two. This makes a BIG difference.
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2009, 04:35:13 PM »
Yeah I have two, and if I keep Matilda switched off when she's not the center of attention I can keep her running all day on them :)
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Re: If you could change just one thing about Pleo what would it be?
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2009, 05:30:39 PM »
Quote from: InmemoryofRomeo on February 15, 2009, 04:06:29 PM
I have to admit that while the motors don't bother me the battery does, honestly it looks like someone taped together six AA batteries :P

maybe you can get a li-poly battery, there's a link to a germany shop here in the forums ;)
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