What is the price of the MINDSTORMS Education NXT going to be?

The pricing for MINDSTORMS Education NXT will be announced on February 1.

Will sets similar to the current team challenge sets be available for the NXT system?

Yes.  The MINDSTORMS Education NXT will have a base set, and a resource sets (similar to the Technology Resource Set) will be available as well.

Will the educational version of the NXT system have data logging and investigating capabilities like the current RCX and ROBOLAB?

Not right away.  We understand that the data logging capabilities are extremely valuable in the classroom, however.  LEGO Education is developing new, independent software in a different programming environment (to be launched in 2007).  This software will be heavily supported by curriculum activities.

How many power outlets does the new NXT brick have? What sensors can it use? Does it have any new sensors?

The new NXT brick has three output ports that can be connected to the servo motors. It also has four input ports that can gather information from any of the four types of sensors – light, touch, sound, and ultrasonic. It also has a built-in rotation sensor.