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Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Well, looks like the guys at ExtremeTech have already published a pretty good comparison of the ZipZaps vs. Microsizers analysis.  We'll try to add to what they've done going forward.
. 1:35:29 PM    

Microsizers are starting to pop up at the big chain stores and ToysRUs - I had a good look at one compared to a ZipZaps car and have mixed feelings about the two.  I will put a full review together soon, but here are my initial findings.  Microsizers are a bit smaller - perhaps 3/4 the size of a ZipZaps.  The level of detail, options, and overall quality of the ZipZaps far exceed that of the Microsizers - just compare the controllers and the car tops to see how much better the ZipZaps look and feel.  But the Microsizers have a much smaller turning radius (which makes them easier to use on a table / desktop) and are possibly faster and more powerful (even with the NOS enhanced ZipZaps) - will do testing this weekend.  In the end it will be good to have competition and availability of micro-RCs this Christmas so that both lines will continue to inovate and keep the prices down (Microsizers list for $40 each, but it is now easy to find them for $25 and I attribute this only to the ZipZaps being available).
. 8:46:29 AM    




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