And anyway, I really don't think guys at Projecteo are aiming at those in the market for a portable projector. Yeah it is a borderline toy I guess, but that doesn't mean it's 'dumb'. Seems cool as a quick little gift for someone, it has that charm/novelty factor that everyday people will like.
No need to dismiss it solely because it's technically inferior to a serious $130+ device, they're both aimed at totally different people.
I see your point. I guess I don't really see anyone buying many extra photo disks beyond the one or two required to make this into a funny gift for someone.
I've been trying to put my finger on exactly what this brings to mind. I think I have it. This is "singing fish" level technology.
I totally agree, I just thought calling it dumb was a bit harsh. It's maybe a little bit steep considering the novelty factor, and I would never buy this for myself, but I imagined it making quite a good gift for someone I really didn't know what to buy for a birthday/event.
I wouldn't generally use the word "dumb", but I think the argument the two of you should really be having will be answered by the market (I hope they've done research). I would never buy one, but how many people will?
And is this a serious attempt at another revenue stream or a way of adding customers to their user base?
I think if you are planning on buying this in order to display 81 photos then clearly it is the wrong product to choose. That's the point. I'm guessing the typical person that this will appeal to will buy a wheel or two at the most, use it a few times/show their friends, then once the novelty wears off it gets shoved in a drawer.
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Except it's three times more expensive.
And anyway, I really don't think guys at Projecteo are aiming at those in the market for a portable projector. Yeah it is a borderline toy I guess, but that doesn't mean it's 'dumb'. Seems cool as a quick little gift for someone, it has that charm/novelty factor that everyday people will like.
No need to dismiss it solely because it's technically inferior to a serious $130+ device, they're both aimed at totally different people.
I see your point. I guess I don't really see anyone buying many extra photo disks beyond the one or two required to make this into a funny gift for someone.
I've been trying to put my finger on exactly what this brings to mind. I think I have it. This is "singing fish" level technology.
I totally agree, I just thought calling it dumb was a bit harsh. It's maybe a little bit steep considering the novelty factor, and I would never buy this for myself, but I imagined it making quite a good gift for someone I really didn't know what to buy for a birthday/event.
I wouldn't generally use the word "dumb", but I think the argument the two of you should really be having will be answered by the market (I hope they've done research). I would never buy one, but how many people will?
And is this a serious attempt at another revenue stream or a way of adding customers to their user base?
by the time you buy this dumb plastic toy and just 9 of those little wheels
Wheels are $9 each. $81 + $26 = $107 for 81 photos (9 wheels, 9 photos each) vs. a projector that can connect to anything with composite output.
I think if you are planning on buying this in order to display 81 photos then clearly it is the wrong product to choose. That's the point. I'm guessing the typical person that this will appeal to will buy a wheel or two at the most, use it a few times/show their friends, then once the novelty wears off it gets shoved in a drawer.