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NXTasy.org

The writers at the NXTasy site include this definition on their about page:

NXTasy - \Nec”sta*sy\ - n;
A state of emotion so intense for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT that one is carried beyond rational thought and self-control; intense joy or delight for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT.
Synonym - Ecstasy

They’re not kidding! Lots of enthusiasm and knowledge is crammed into this site, which includes a forum, a repository of user-contributes files (programs, blocks, etc.), and challenges in addition to regular blog posts.

Be sure to take a look at NXTasy.org and let their passion inspire you and your students!

News Release: May 7, 2007

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software version 1.1 to be released in August 2007. The team behind the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is happy to announce that the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software version 1.1 will be available for all users in five language versions (English, German, French, Dutch and Japanese) in August 2007. Among its new features this version includes full support for Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) and the new Intel-based Macintosh systems. In addition, the new NXT Software offers optimized performance and speed, especially for large program development. New compression methods free up 30kb of useable memory on the NXT Intelligent Brick and shrink most programs and sound files by 40%. The software programming module, called NXT-G, now features intelligent scroll + more than 100 other enhancements. In order to support existing users of LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT, we will offer an upgrade on CD with the new NXT Software version 1.1 for $19.99, with free shipping. This offer will be available by calling 800-362-4308. The item number is 900093. Users who purchase the current LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT software version 1.0 after May 7, 2007 will receive a free upgrade to the new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software version 1.1 automatically by mail as soon as it is available. All FIRST LEGO League teams purchasing robot sets after May 1, 2007, will also automatically receive the software upgrade as soon as it is available. Please check www.LEGOeducation.info/nxt regularly for more information as it emerges.