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I smell a Wikipedia entry!
I'll make additions to Urban Dictionary!!!I smell a Wikipedia entry!
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Jennzababe (N) "Jen-zuh-babe"
A Person (male/female) who will runaway with your money (and never talk to you again), after you agree to buy a false (or a soon to fail) product. Specifically something to help an Indie Filmmaker/Videographer.
see zboy2K
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Sminc
Why does it matter if no product has shipped. SmallHD thinks their product is worth $800 and in roughly 4 weeks production units will start dropping and the end users will let us know. Saying it defacto is not worth it when it's a mid-range priced unit with high(er) end specs is just ridiculous. The performance of the unit will tell the story.
Seriously.
I live in China
This is Dale from SmallHD...
I just want to clear up a thing or two - i typically stay out of people's way when it comes to this stuff, but i couldn't resist.
The 400 dollar price that got leaked mid last year or whenever it did was when we were doing the 12" version, and that was for our prototype units that we were trying to offload. The 400 dollar price was never intended for the new, 8.9" product, the DP1 - that is impossible. If someone wants to volunteer their lives and build these things and sell them for no profit, then it's possible. For any company to survive and make an actual 1280x768 monitor of good quality, when you take into account all the expenses involved in manufacturing these, customer support, labor, overseas fees, returns, etc etc etc theres just no possible way.
Go out and find me a comparable monitor in terms of resolution and build quality by an actual company for anywhere near our price and come back. I personally, have fought TOOTH AND NAIL to keep the price at the 800 dollar mark. Everyone internally and externally that has been around the development of this has urged me to raise it substantially, believe me, we're not making loads of cash. I'm sorry we can't beat the DIY price, i wish we could - it's just not possible today. Maybe in the future when cost of LCDs fall.
Sorry to ruin any dreams - i really am. Good luck and thank you to those of you who have been supportive.
And BTW - the notion that we need your money to build units is false.
Dale
Last edited by Dale Backus; 2009 April 24th at 02:04.
And who EXACTLY was saying that in this thread?
I think the displeasure came from persons expecting one price, and the thing being offered for double that. It's not that it's not "worth" it, but that it's more than [some] persons can afford.
A Mercedes might be "worth" it too; doesn't mean we can all afford it though!
Also, the fact that they obviously need money to finance the initial production is not confidence instilling!
Added (as I see Dale's post):
Then you should of probably cleared up that misunderstanding!
Or didn't you because it would of killed the buzz?
Anyways, I think you might have a real fantastic product. Will be glad to hear of more specs/reviews, etc. on this site.
Sorry to give "you" a hard time but we simply got jennzababed a few too many times!
Last edited by 1; 2009 April 24th at 02:07. Reason: added
"I'm very disappointed. I've been waiting for this thing for quite some time. Maybe 500 bucks. Maybe. 799? NO FRIGGIN WAY"
"You're right.. No WAY"
"I can't believe 799 is their idea of a good deal.
400 was acceptable, this is just way out there at 799. "
"Im out on that as well, another reason for me to think gh1."
"I just can't see a reason to pay $200 more for the smallhd one."
"$800 dollars just ruined one of my dreams... good luck selling these "
Those are all saying it is not worth the price of admission.
Wasn't even aware that it was so hard pressed in the minds of people on this forum in particular until recently... also the pricing was just finalized recently. But it's all cleared up now...
Then you should of probably cleared up that misunderstanding!
Or didn't you because it would of killed the buzz?
Thanks for the kind words though..
Anybody who thought it was $450 wasn't paying attention. I usually just lurk and read on this forum, and I knew this was going to be $700+. Definitely looking forward to some reviews.
Really? Could we?
Well, actually, you then obviously have a different comprehension of the English language than I do.
IMO, there is a difference in stating that one will not spend x amount of money on a product, and stating that said product isn't worth it.
Something can be "worth it" but beyond someone's reach or willingness to spend. I thought I made that clear with my Mercedes analogy.
Darn, I need to re-read my "Analogies for Dummies" book again.
Although I will concede that some of your quotes did indeed make that very claim, so you were right with your initial statement.
Its hard for me to tell if your taking the piss or being serious fishops, do you not rate the ManhattenLCD then?
This is a genuine question, not a retort or attack.
In the UK? Then post here. You might need a hand in the future from a real person... HV20 (PAL)
I looked into that Ikan monitor... Not very bright or high definition (not talking about the resolution). Which is a shame, as I was hoping to find a decent 5-7" monitor.
Anyone think of any 5-7" monitors with HDMI?
In the UK? Then post here. You might need a hand in the future from a real person... HV20 (PAL)
Sort of both. Zephyrnoid is famous around here for talking up his "inventions" and "professional credentials" yet never actually producing anything substantial. If he really has a $450 DIY LCD kit for sale, good for him, but I think we're all a bit sick of hearing about his wildly successful business that may or may not exist.
If he was talking about the Manhattan LCD kit, well he should have been more clear.
ikan
Did you actually see the v5600 ?
S
I have seen video of the v5600 in operation, but as its so new I am having issues finding info or proper in depth reviews of it.
In the UK? Then post here. You might need a hand in the future from a real person... HV20 (PAL)
Just caught this. Yes. Manhattan LCD Kit. Clear enough I hope
I did my own review:
http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=25211
In case anyone wants an alternative.
In the UK? Then post here. You might need a hand in the future from a real person... HV20 (PAL)
I have it with YOUR name on it waiting for PP. I'll even trow in the Neilsen Frame as enclosure for you to drill out the connection ports.
Well..
So, I will be the first one to say that I consider DP1 worth 800$ if all the technical claims stays..
I am an owner of DIY enclosured 10.9' LCD and building it, is not that simple and cheap..
I also own Manhattan LCDHD109A and I would be happy if it would be a little smaller, 100% durable build and color corrected..
And let's don't speak about how those screens reflects sun-light..
I would buy DP1 for 800$, but consider shipping cost and import duties..probably it won't happened so fast..
Cheers
Any reviews on this product yet?
Me Feelz Good cause Me Likez Film and!
Hi,
Did anyone buy one from these guys yet?
Me Feelz Good cause Me Likez Film and
It makes me sad that Manhattan LCD is not advertising honestly...Just caught this. Yes. Manhattan LCD Kit. Clear enough I hope
I checked out one of their monitors, and the specs said:
"8.9 LCD is real HD (1024x600)"
See what they call it? "Real HD", that would suggest that the resolution is true HD, right? It's strange then that the minimum HD resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels...
I find this misleading.
Blazing hot. www.xgbeatz.com
Humzz...Looked at their web-site says ordering will begin 1st of July. Still not sure weather I'll get on or not. Will wait for reviews first I guess...
Me Feelz Good cause Me Likez Film and
The parts alone on my DIY HD monitor ran $400, so there is no way they could offer it at that price.
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