How much farther can cube manufacturers go?

**prostx23** · 11-24-2010

Hi,

I've seen commentary on these forums on wether we've gotten close to reaching the human limit for solving the 3x3 (I personally think between 4 and 5 seconds will probably end up being the limit). Can the same be said of hardware design? What else can manufacturers and designers do to make the cube faster and more efficient to turn? Also, how much longer before manufacturers turn their attention away from the 3x3 and towards the bigger cubes with the same intensity and attention that they currently give the 3x3?

Mike

**Cyrus C.** · 11-24-2010

You can apply Lucas' analogy here as well. Running has been around for centuries but, better running shoes are still being made.

**Godmil** · 11-24-2010

Other cube sizes would need to be a lot more popular before they get the same attention on design as 3x3.

**DavidWoner** · 11-24-2010

Originally Posted by Godmil

Other cube sizes would need to be a lot more popular before they get the same attention on design as 3x3.

Ummm really the only new design for 3x3s has been the Guhong/Lingyun. There have been tons of advancements in mechs for 4x4 recently, and in 5x5 leading up to the V-cube.

**Godmil** · 11-24-2010

Yeah, true, but 3x3's have had so much effort put into tweaking them, and the end result is you get lots of really good cubes, which people choose between based on feel. With 4x4 what do you really have... everyone saying "well the Dayan is actually quite good, if it didn't pop every third solve."

**spdcbr** · 11-24-2010

What about electronic cubes? You can turn with the touch of a finger
(not like a display, one that physically moves)
It doesn't seem reasonable right now, but maybe someday?