Unveiling of the most anticipated V-CUBE 3

[pjk]

If you didn't get the latest Vcube newsletter just now:

Dear friends and valued customers,

V-CUBE™ is delighted to unveil V-CUBE™ 3, the latest gem in our product range. V-CUBE™ 3 is the finest and most attractive three layered cube in the market and features the exceptional V-CUBE™ level product quality. V-CUBE™ technology makes the rotation of its layers incredibly smooth and enjoyable making it difficult to put down once you lay your hands on it.


V-CUBE™ 3 is available in two variations; the classical flat shape and the new, "essential" pillow-shaped version.

Check them out here (you can get flat, pillowed, DIY, or the all 3 - in both white and black colors):
http://www.v-cubes.com/prod_info/v-cube3.php

 

[Specs112]

Oh man I can't wait to see how utterly underwhelming this is.

 

[KJ]

Nice. If I may ask, how much are they?($ please)

 

[Bapao]

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a flat white one. Couldn't resist the urge

Regards,

H.

 

[Erik]

Nice. If I may ask, how much are they?($ please)

pjk did send a link along with his post... it's written on the website

 

[Pestvic]

NEW V-Cube!!!

The 3x3x3 Just came out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVMIwzgQBKg

http://www.v-cubes.com/prod_info/v-cube3.php

What do you think?

 

[asportking]

Any pics of the mechanism? That might give some idea on how good it is.

 

[Escher]

I guess I'll wait for reviews to tell me whether this is an expensive paperweight or not (23 Euros or so including shipping I'm guessing?). A set of V-cube stickers would be cool though, would be nice if they sold them separately

EDIT: Spoke too soon...

 

[ThomasJE]

I reckon it will be good, but not as good as Dayan. It will be interesting what the internal structure is like, the cutting and if it pops often. This could become the new 'beginner cube'; the price is a little over a Rubik's brand, and it shoud be easily accessible. They may have tried to target beginners instead of more advanced cubers, which could be interesting.

 

[Pestvic]

Working on getting a Review in the works. One on the way. Ill let you know!

 

[Specs112]

I reckon it will be good, but not as good as Dayan. It will be interesting what the internal structure is like, the cutting and if it pops often. This could become the new 'beginner cube'; the price is a little over a Rubik's brand, and it shoud be easily accessible. They may have tried to target beginners instead of more advanced cubers, which could be interesting.

Probably this.

Given that V-Cube has their stuff in mainstream stores, they are able to target non-cubers, though it's doubtful they can sway too many people away from the Rubik's brand name for those who don't know anything about good cubes.

And if this is better than Dayan I will gouge my eyes out with a rusty spork. I'm that certain that it won't be.

*note: I will not actually gouge my eyes out, however I may make a video of me doing something equally stupid but (unlike gouging my eyes out) ultimately harmless.

 

[teller]

Can't make much out of this, but here are the parts:

 

[BrainOfSweden]

I bet this is going to be the Mac of 3x3's. It looks awesome, but it costs more than twice of a cube that performs better. Also, it doesn't really perform well, and is incompatible with regular spare parts. And every other 3x3 manufacturer will be sued for making a cube with straight edges and corners -.-' Dammit Verdes, stick to large cubes.

 

[Pestvic]

Apparently there is 3 sets of springs? What do you guys think about the idea that edges, corners and centers will all be adjustable? That's just a thought I had when I heard about "3 sets"

 

[Cubenovice]

Can't make much out of this, but here are the parts:

Wow!!!

Dual-core

Must be very fast!!!!

 

[Specs112]

Can't make much out of this, but here are the parts:

Spoiler

Huh. It looks... similar to Dayan, but more... boxy?

 

[BrainOfSweden]

Apparently there is 3 sets of springs? What do you guys think about the idea that edges, corners and centers will all be adjustable? That's just a thought I had when I heard about "3 sets"

That would be interesting, but what would the purpose of that be?

 

[peterbone]

Can't make much out of this, but here are the parts:

Are those small parts torpedoes on the right hand side?
Why are they allowed to use the rubik's brand colour scheme and not Dayan?

 

[ThomasJE]

Are those small parts torpedoes on the right hand side?
Why are they allowed to use the rubik's brand colour scheme and not Dayan?

I believe it's because Seven Towns approached Dayan, but not V-Cube. I'm sure that Seven Towns will speak to V-Cube next, after the hype of this new cube.

EDIT: They DO look like torpedos (well to me), or some anti-popping mech. If they are, I wonder if Dayan will complain. That would be ironic, after the incident with the Guhong.

 

[radmin]

I just ordered a white DIY and a black DIY
The total with shipping to Ohio USA was $55.42
The only shipping option was UPS 8 days max
The payment options were paypal or credit card.

on the site the prices were in Euros

Products ordered
SKU 	Product 	Item price 	Quantity 	Total
V-CUBE 3 - DIY 	V-CUBE 3 - DIY 	€13.99   	1 	€13.99
V-CUBE 3 - DIY (BLACK) 	V-CUBE 3 - DIY (BLACK) 	€13.99   	1 	€13.99
Subtotal: 	€27.98
Shipping cost: 	€14.00
Order processing cost: 	€1.01
Total: 	€42.99

Guhong V2 will have to wait a bit.