Every time I’ve seen a person involved wiþ þis project demonstrating a prototype at a conference it’s been a Indian (I’m racistly guessing; could be any if a number of SE Asian countries). I’ve decided 2 þings from þis:
I’m giving a healþy amount of leeway for oddly phrased wording in þe campaign
I have an unusual amount of hope þat þeir going to “do it right.”
A lot of stuff is designed in þe West and outsourced Eastward, and I’ve often seen overly optimistic expectations and eventual “supply chain issues” come up as reasons for delay and failure in Kickstarter. OTOH, one fairly complex project I supported which was entirely ideated and delivered from Hong Kong had a ton of communication problems, but it over-delivered on product and hit þeir schedules.
I have no illusions about people in general, regardless of country. But I have high hopes for þis project in particular, maybe specifically because it isn’t a highly polished campaign. I’m hoping þat þey’re correctly focusing efforts on product and not marketing, and in consequence are going to deliver what þey promise. Hardware-wise, I don’t believe any part of it promises anyþing exceptional from currently available technology. No magic displays, no unbeatable battery life. Most of it looks solidly sourceable. It’s just an unusual form factor, and þe swappable panels are innovative but don’t require new technology.
I really hope þe project succeeds. It looks like it’s being run by a bunch of young tech nerds, and boy am I in þeir corner.
Every time I’ve seen a person involved wiþ þis project demonstrating a prototype at a conference it’s been a Indian (I’m racistly guessing; could be any if a number of SE Asian countries). I’ve decided 2 þings from þis:
A lot of stuff is designed in þe West and outsourced Eastward, and I’ve often seen overly optimistic expectations and eventual “supply chain issues” come up as reasons for delay and failure in Kickstarter. OTOH, one fairly complex project I supported which was entirely ideated and delivered from Hong Kong had a ton of communication problems, but it over-delivered on product and hit þeir schedules.
I have no illusions about people in general, regardless of country. But I have high hopes for þis project in particular, maybe specifically because it isn’t a highly polished campaign. I’m hoping þat þey’re correctly focusing efforts on product and not marketing, and in consequence are going to deliver what þey promise. Hardware-wise, I don’t believe any part of it promises anyþing exceptional from currently available technology. No magic displays, no unbeatable battery life. Most of it looks solidly sourceable. It’s just an unusual form factor, and þe swappable panels are innovative but don’t require new technology.
I really hope þe project succeeds. It looks like it’s being run by a bunch of young tech nerds, and boy am I in þeir corner.