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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
I hope folks get what they pay for, but am not so sure the support after the fact is going to be there.
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Completely agree. Which is one of the reasons why I haven't opted to support the campaign despite being very interested in a 13.3 inch android based device.
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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
I don't know that it shows considerable demand at this point. 59 devices pledged (as of checking right now) is not what I'd call high demand or qualify as orders flowing in.
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I think it is actually more like 63 because it seems that 4 people from the previous failed campaign have upgraded. I'm guessing that's who the backers who have pledged $460 are. Otherwise it's an extremely generous and altruistic donation.
That said, whether it is 59 or 63, it is not a huge number as you rightly point out. However, consider the price, the mediocre specs, the videos which raise more questions than they answer, the timeline (about a week), and the very questionable reputation of the source...
It really suggests that there is a legitimate market out for such a device. Can you imagine how much greater the response would be if such a device with better specs, and a slightly lower price were being offered by a reputable source? I'd immediately place an order for several. One for myself, one for the wife and one for a relative with deteriorating vision.
I think there is a substantial demand for a dependable device at a reasonable price that can read more than just pdf files. I'm hoping that bigger players will take notice and make it happen.
I have little faith in the device on offer although I would like to be proven otherwise.