Pleo 1.1 Update is Here

April 7, 2008

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Pleo's software update 1.1 will continue Pleo's personality evolution, making him more animated, interactive, and expressive through a wider range of responses, motions, and sounds.

Here are some of the new features you can expect to see with this update:

* Pleo's ability to alter his attitude and emotions based on how he's interacted with will be enhanced. A happy Pleo is one who receives a lot of attention, while a sad Pleo is one who is neglected or abused.

* You will also notice that Pleo might occasionally get sick - coughing and sneezing! Nurse him back to health by giving him lots of love, attention and feeding him his leaf.

* Pleo has learned a new trick - he knows how to sit. Try holding his chin and rear at the same time. Help him back by pushing down on his backside; don't forget to help him up when you want to keep playing!

* Petting Pleo on his chin for a long period of time will coax him to sing - after which he will remember the song he stopped on and use it to call for attention.

* Pleo can now visibly see his Training Leaf so when he sees it he may open his mouth or call for it with a little panting sound

* Users will be able to change the way Pleo walks - high-step versus casual gait to allow for Pleo to more easily traverse difficult terrain such as high carpet. To engage this new walk, simply hold Pleo's front legs and touch his Pleo button. He will remain using this walk until the user reverses the command.

Software updates are free and Pleo owners can easily download the updates at http:/www.pleoworld.com/shadow/updates. The file can then be transferred to Pleo using an SD card.

via: Wired

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