[Crunchwrap]

I just wanted to say to all the people who want silkscreening skipped for the Pandora to be released faster that this isn't a good idea at all. Releasing it without silkscreen would be like releasing a half finished Pandora. Too many other consoles skip important steps and come way too early. Even if it comes late it's still better than coming early.

[edgex004]

Really? Wow.

[wermy]

edgex004, on 02 March 2010 - 08:53 PM, said:

Really? Wow.

Agreed. <_<

[Kangal]

The Pandora Cums?!
Wow, it never fails to suprise me.
So which corner or hole(s) is its release point?
:P

[Crunchwrap]

wermy, on 02 March 2010 - 10:01 PM, said:

edgex004, on 02 March 2010 - 08:53 PM, said:

Really? Wow.

Agreed. <_<

Look, this is a serious issue that requires serious attention. Consoles coming early can lead to mass confusion and disappointment among the customers, and the Pandora team could be in a very sticky situation. Furthermore I ask that if you have nothing valuable to add to the conversation then please don't speak.

[MWeston]

Well then, prepare to be disappointed. These cases will not have a silkscreen as that would push delivery out into April and even then Craig worried they would screw it up and stiff us with the cases. The problem is the mold company outsources the work and so they all have to be packaged up carefully, sent to this other company, printed, repackaged carefully and sent back to the mold company to be shipped to Craig with everything else. It could cause as much as another month of delays with the way we should trust them.

I built a unit using a silk screened case and I really liked it but the truth is, 10 minutes after using it, the silkscreen is forgotten and you don't even notice it anymore. The way you normally hold it in the 170 degree open position means you can't see any of it anyway. The LEDs are also color coded so maybe that helps too. The sticker under the battery with serial number and model number also has all the voltage and current details for the unit so in a way, not having that on the back is covered. I don't know if any of this is comforting but it's an unfortunate result of a product that can't afford more delays.

[Prometheus]

That's fine with me (contrary to the impression I might have given in the recent silkscreening thread, I actually had no particular views either way - an "I'll get what I get" approach). Thanks very muchly for the news, Mike. :)

[wermy]

Yeah Mike, thanks for replying with a serious answer, even though this is a silly thread. Much appreciated. :)

[Alpha2]

I really hope the color coding is easy to associate with each function. otherwise they're just flashy energy wasters.

[Alerino]

MWeston, on 03 March 2010 - 01:20 AM, said:

Well then, prepare to be disappointed.
I don't know if any of this is comforting but it's an unfortunate result of a product that can't afford more delays.

Not so great news, but honest and straight forward. Besides a superb device we will be getting soon, i've just wished we could have some sort of reward to compensate the lack of silkscreening and for being (sometimes not) so patient 1st batchers. Something that makes us feel special.

EDIT: and my order number is... ... Gotcha!

This post has been edited by Alerino: 03 March 2010 - 03:49 AM

[rabidpoobear]

I love that this ridiculous thread got some really great information from the team members! It's unfortunate that it may encourage Crunchwrap, and he already seems to be doin' well without any encouragement.

[Alpha2]

The thing that will make you feel special is having it before the second batchers. They've made a desision for the sake of getting the device out and likely also to avoid a dip in overall quality because of the outsourcing required.

[Tom`]

MWeston, on 03 March 2010 - 03:20 AM, said:

The LEDs are also color coded so maybe that helps too.

Please, please, please tell me the Bluetooth LED is blue. I can't in good conscience use a device with a red or green or orange Bluetooth LED. :(
Of course, I'm not worried about not having silkscreening, as I've said previously. Just make sure that BT LED is BLUE!





(JOKE) >_>

[Crunchwrap]

rabidpoobear, on 02 March 2010 - 10:51 PM, said:

I love that this ridiculous thread got some really great information from the team members! It's unfortunate that it may encourage Crunchwrap, and he already seems to be doin' well without any encouragement.

No, even I realized after I posted this that it should never have been typed up in the first place.

[Iorgy77]

Its a shame after all these delays because you wanted to get it right, its still not right...

Just roll on from here guys, get it out there and into peoples hands with no hardware defects and people will be happy.