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Review on Unleash Your Creativity with Makeblock's Mechanical Entry Level Programming Kit by Brad Mastermind

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The required software appears to contain malware!

Despite the robot being beautiful, the MBlock software required for its operation appears to contain malware, either intentionally or unknowingly. It collects email addresses even if none of them have been sent. It then sends back phishing emails to trick the user into replying/reacting. Emails from two different Australian mobile phone companies greet a user with a random name and notify you that your prepaid subscription plan is being reviewed (or finalized). or the loan approval is almost ready; or need feedback. Luckily, malware and emails go away when the software is uninstalled. Antivirus software found no residue. MakeBlock is a Chinese company that sells/promotes MBot from an Australian web domain. Attempts to control the robot using the Arduino sketching software have not been successful as they require training.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Only available in black