I find this statement a bit disingenuous. While the images might not pixelate, they will clearly degrade as you enlarge the image. They specifically state they get great results up to two feet wide in pitch black rooms and don't mention much further than that.
The product isn't for me. Hopefully there's someone who it is for. But the web page is fantastic - this is the first convincing, tasteful integration of video into page content that I've ever seen. Well done!
Convenience? You have a single data source with a single API which probably works for 90% of the target market? For MVP wouldn't you agree it's the best decision?
Must have a huge margin! It will sell if they promote it right, which it looks like they are doing. I can see buying this for a friend as a gift. I can also see it becoming a nice bathroom light at night, as I hate waking myself up with bright lights.
The cost of the product seems ok ($20 on Kickstarter, probably a little more later), but the lack of information on film pricing is a bit concerning. Especially after you include shipping from the US to the UK (in my case).
We're currently still trying to figure out how much extra wheels will cost as we are fulfilling single orders first. We should know by mid December at the latest. The shipping on extra wheels will be much cheaper, as you can fit wheels in envelopes rather than bulky packages. It may take a little longer however. Thanks for the question.
Not for me, but it seems like it would do well on one of those take-my-money sites like ThinkGeek. I'd market it to one of those big ones, they're always investing in products and have the means to make it.
I don't know. This is just old technology with a fancy label. Just use a video beamer or your computer screen. Next week on Kickstarter: A coffee table book about coffee tables.
old technology for us.. something completely new for young generation. not to mention it's a cool looking gadget. I'd have to see how nice the projection is to finalize my opinion however..
I dont see the point, maybe i missed something. Why is this better than viewing the photos on a regular monitor, TV, or even beamer? and why only instagram?
Why this product? Nostalgia. Why only Instagram? Because it's good product alignment. Instagram also sells Nostalgia and has a huge user base.
If you haven't seen it before, take a moment to watch this clip from an American television show called Mad Men. It's a show about a group of people working at Madison Avenue (in New York City) advertising firms in the 1960's.
I felt pretty moved the first time I saw that clip. I still feel moved when I watch it. For a moment, I wanted a slide projector. All of the people I know who also watch the show felt it was a master stroke. Nostalgia is a powerful selling force.
it appeals for the same reason instagram appeals - why not leave your photos as they were shot, without losing detail by adding filters?
i like it, it's cute, cheap enough to be a fun gift, and the kind of ridiculous steps your photos have to go through appeals. kind of like http://instacrt.com/
I'm pretty sure I have seen something similar to this in a McDonalds Happy Meal - as the included toy. As I recall it was promoting major motion picture characters or something like that.
I find this statement a bit disingenuous. While the images might not pixelate, they will clearly degrade as you enlarge the image. They specifically state they get great results up to two feet wide in pitch black rooms and don't mention much further than that.