Newbie Cuber + 8x8?

[knuckles4204204]

Just curious it took me 13:54.43 To do a 2x2-5x5 relay, and I've been cubing for about 3 1/2 months, is that decent for my cubing time? I didn't do individual times but i will next time.

Also did anybody else hear about the 8x8 Champion made and sold on 51morefun.com ?

 

[yockee]

He didn't MAKE the 8x8, it's the test version of the Sheng Shou 8x8 which is being released soon.

 

[RNewms27]

Possibly, it might help to have a breakdown for the time of each one.

No, but I would like to know about this 8x8.

 

[Dene]

AND it is an illegal knock-off, and I could insist that once upon a time discussing knock-offs was banned from the forums, but it seems that all this talk about shenshou cubes gets by without moderation.

 

[knuckles4204204]

He didn't MAKE the 8x8, it's the test version of the Sheng Shou 8x8 which is being released soon.

Oh, well he sold it, cause i seen it on the site about 5 hours ago and now it's not on there
But i guess i gotta get it also, to complete my SS collection

 

[Phlippieskezer]

AND it is an illegal knock-off, and I could insist that once upon a time discussing knock-offs was banned from the forums, but it seems that all this talk about shenshou cubes gets by without moderation.

From what I have gathered, Shengshous aren't technically knock-offs?

 

[knuckles4204204]

From what I have gathered, Shengshous aren't technically knock-offs?

The SS 5 mechanism isn't like the v-cube so how can it be a knock off? @Dene btw

 

[asportking]

The SS 5 mechanism isn't like the v-cube so how can it be a knock off? @Dene btw

The mechanism is similar; not an exact copy, but not an entirely new mechanism either. It's debatable where the line should be drawn between KO's and non-KO's.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

How can the 8x8 be knock off when there isn't an official 8x8 that's out yet?

 

[RNewms27]

How can the 8x8 be knock off when there isn't an official 8x8 that's out yet?

The mechanism can be derived from the work of a previous puzzle.

 

[gbcuber]

How can the 8x8 be knock off when there isn't an official 8x8 that's out yet?

Verdes has the patent for the 8x8

 

[Kirjava]

AND it is an illegal knock-off, and I could insist that once upon a time discussing knock-offs was banned from the forums, but it seems that all this talk about shenshou cubes gets by without moderation.

I like to think that they turn a blind eye.

Knock-offs are awesome.

 

[qqwref]

The mechanism can be derived from the work of a previous puzzle.

Aren't they all like that? (Except for the first 3x3x3 design.)

 

[Dene]

From what I have gathered, Shengshous aren't technically knock-offs?

Of course they are, they're a blatant copy! Changing a few small things to make the pieces flow better or something like that doesn't mean it isn't a knock off.

How can the 8x8 be knock off when there isn't an official 8x8 that's out yet?

Someone already mentioned there is a patent, but seriously that was a pretty dumb question.

@Kir: Yea I figure. I know the SS5 is a really good cube, and I intend to get one anyway >.<

 

[tx789]

So only as many compainies has completely different mechs that is very hard to do. So that can leave very few big cubes. That have difference mech that have no similarities.

 

[markthema3]

Knockoff: a copy that sells for less than the original

If the "original" isn't for sale, it isn't a knockoff.

 

[ianography]

Knockoff: a copy that sells for less than the original

If the "original" isn't for sale, it isn't a knockoff.

Actually, if a product is the same as another that is patented, then it is a knock-off. Such as the 9x9 and 11x11; V-Cube (the company with the patent) hasn't manufactured them, but others have, therefore making them knock-offs.

And very cool to see yet another Pacific Northwest cuber! In fact, my grandma lives very close to you (I don't know about exact measurements, but maybe... 10 miles?).

 

[Godmil]

Knockoff: a copy that sells for less than the original

If the "original" isn't for sale, it isn't a knockoff.

Knockoff: a product that is made on a Tuesday between 23:34 and 23:36.

YAY, if's fun making up stuff

 

[Kirjava]

Changing a few small things to make the pieces flow better or something like that doesn't mean it isn't a knock off.

You should apply the same logic to V Cube 2 then.

 

[~Adam~]

I'll stop buying 'Knock Offs' when V cubes start selling adjustable, modified versions of there puzzles (and drawings).