Maru 5x5x5

[daniel0731ex]

http://maru.tw/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=30

Claims to have the perfect weighting ratio on the turning resistance between the outer and inner layer. Says that it makes the 3x3x3 step more controlable.

 

[ianography]

Do you know what the mechanism is?

 

[Zarxrax]

I saw the price and was like :O

Then I realized its probably not US dollars

 

[irontwig]

I assume it's Taiwanese dollars which would make 22 USD.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Says to "combined the advantages of different mechanisms with a double-layered center piece and shallow corner piece. Isolates the 3x3x3 to produce outstanding outer layer and stable inner layer".

 

[freshcuber]

Hmm pretty cheap for a cube making such claims. I may have to check it out when it comes into Cube Depot.

 

[Drake]

Its an new structure, that's sure, maru don't make KO's and its say that its an new structure lol. Ya its an tw dollar, or sommething like that, not U.S lol.

 

[masterofthebass]

Its an new structure, that's sure, maru don't make KO's and its say that its an new structure lol. Ya its an tw dollar, or sommething like that, not U.S lol.

maru sure does make KOs. maru 4x4 is 95% v-cube

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

If its $650, it must be revolutionary.

 

[bigbee99]

If its $650, it must be revolutionary.

:fp it was stated many times that it was taiwanese dollars.

On the other hand, I am definitely considering stocking this.

 

[Tall5001]

i want to see a review before i get it

 

[daniel0731ex]

i want to see a review before i get it

everybody does.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

:fp it was stated many times that it was taiwanese dollars.

On the other hand, I am definitely considering stocking this.

:fp to you, because I was joking, sir. Of course I know it's Taiwanese dollars. Who would spend $650 USD on one cube?!

 

[Zarxrax]

:fp to you, because I was joking, sir. Of course I know it's Taiwanese dollars. Who would spend $650 USD on one cube?!

Some people would...

 

[qqwref]

maru sure does make KOs. maru 4x4 is 95% v-cube

I think he meant that maru doesn't just straight up produce someone else's design. They do tend to always modify a design, or combine some designs, or invent a few new things.

 

[hanwu]

I went to the Taiwan Winter Open 2011, and it's the first day that Maru release the 5x5. I tried the 5x5, the outer layer is quite good, but the corner cutting isn't that good and the cube itself is quite heavy( heavier than the V5). Regarding the mechanism, I did take out a edge piece(the cube is not mine, so I could't take the whole cube apart), and the mechanism looks like a mix of V5 and the Rubik's.

Black and white cubes are available. I did see a transparent 5x5, but Maru doesn't sell transparent ones and I don't know why.

 

[daniel0731ex]

I think he meant that maru doesn't just straight up produce someone else's design. They do tend to always modify a design, or combine some designs, or invent a few new things.

still a knockoff....


....but i love knockoffs (if it's not copying a Taiwanese work).

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Some people would...

o_0

I went to the Taiwan Winter Open 2011, and it's the first day that Maru release the 5x5. I tried the 5x5, the outer layer is quite good, but the corner cutting isn't that good and the cube itself is quite heavy( heavier than the V5). Regarding the mechanism, I did take out a edge piece(the cube is not mine, so I could't take the whole cube apart), and the mechanism looks like a mix of V5 and the Rubik's.

Black and white cubes are available. I did see a transparent 5x5, but Maru doesn't sell transparent ones and I don't know why.

The outer layers feel comparable to which 3x3?

 

[Mikon]

If it's better than the Ghost Hand 5x5x5, I'm in.

 

[Drake]

maru sure does make KOs. maru 4x4 is 95% v-cube

Ya, but its was only an considence, maru is an brand that make good quality product, and the campagnie started in 2008, like v-cube, if im right.