Boost/value

[Juxtapoisson]

I am sorry if this forum isn't where Boost lives, but it seemed like the best choice.

With the Boost Toolboxes starting to go clearance, what are people's general feelings about the value of the set?  Yes, it's limited.  Yes, there's a lot of non-Technic pieces.  

But, as the value of the parts.   And the capability of the programmer/controller.  Is it worthwhile?

Is it cute/fun to play around with?  Is it too "cute".

 

Note:  I mean this for me, an adult.

[andythenorth]

If you're 8, it's great. 

For adult, not so sure.  It's on a par with original Technic Control Center I think, although the UI in Boost is much better 

[mocbuild101]

12 hours ago, andythenorth said:

It's on a par with original Technic Control Center I think, although the UI in Boost is much better 

Yeah, if you've got the money, go for something better...

[RohanBeckett]

As long as you're aware of the 'limitations' of the set, and possible lack of support many years in the future..

Unlike the Scout/Microscout, or any of the Mindstorms bricks... the Boost has no real brains, or stored programming... it will ONLY move, when sent a command from the app on a tablet/phone

You can't download a program, or code to it, and have it run independantly

My son is saving up for one.. so hopefully he'll have one by the end of the year (hope we find one on sale!!)

But I have experience in schools with the Lego Wedo2.. and they are basically an extension on that... (great learning experience for kids!)

[Kelkschiz]

I think the value of the Boost is good at the moment. But I do find Boost too limited for my needs. I got myself a second hand EV3 a while back. 

[Countdown]

Got my 5y-o son this set, and he loves it. He built 2 out of the 5 models himself. The actual boost module is very massive considering and the controls and applications are not very versatile outside the original instructions.

It's a nice introduction for "programming" but the long term potential for MOCing are limited. 

 

I can see this set being shelved after a couple years after his other 2 brothers go through it and becoming a parts pack.

[Carsten Svendsen]

Even the old Cybermaster set is better than the boost crap. It can store one program, it's got 3 sensors and a massive amount of playabilty (I played with it for 3-4 years continously).

Ah yes, those were the days...

[MattL600]

It depends on your budget. If I were you, I might save for an EV3 or buy an NXT second hand.

But if you are desperate to get yourself a programming brick, go for it!