noob needs help: kondo khr3 vs bioloid premium?

[romeo26]

Hello I am new to the robot community and I wanted to get one. What I am looking for is a biped that can walk turn at the waist, bend at the waist. Easy to modify, good quality servos, not too tough of a learning curve, the ability to rc.

I just want to ability to for easy programming.

I was thinking of the kondo khr3 or the bioloid premium.

The goods;
Kondo:
Looks like a quality kit
Metal construction
Easy to mod
Can go from 17-22 dof stock
Ability to rc

Bioloid premium
Also looks like a quality kit
Servo’s look more robust
Comes with everything needed
English
Can be different bots


The bads:
Kondo:
Japanese
Don’t know about the servo’s
Product support
Bad boards (read that they fry easily)

Bioloid premium
Plastic construction
Doesn’t look as flexable


I just want something to tinker with. What do you guys think?

[Tyberius]

Actually, I'd argue that the Bioloid's plastic frame is more durable than the Kondo's aluminum one. Those brackets are unbelievable durable, I've never even dented one let alone bent/broken one.

Also, depending on where you live, the Bioloid Premium may end up being up to $1000 cheaper.

[UncleBob]

The otherside of the grass is always greener. I have a bioloid so maybe I only see the good points of kondo khr3 from vid. Love to play around with one but it will be costly to buy all the additionals.