Unveiling of the most anticipated V-CUBE 3

[rubiksarlen]

So Vcubes are just gonna get away with it cos Dayan didn't patent their torpedoes? Although they did say whoever believes they copied Dayan can go to law, I doubt that will happen. Imagine if Cubes invented the Rubik's cube and patented it in 1980, we'll still be frustrated with our overpriced V3s that still suck after 30 years of breaking in. Oh well, let's just see how the new cube will turn out, though I doubt it'll be good.

 

[Uberzj]

How long is the normal processing time for a V-Cubes order?
It has been quite a while since I ordered my 7 so I do not remember.
I ordered the V-3 the day of release, still yet to see any change in status on the website. It is still "Processing".

 

[BrainOfSweden]

Really? Where? No more useless overused V cubes?

edit - just checked their website. No sign of these sets. Was that just hope?

Check out the video in the first post of this thread

 

[TimMc]

but rather how much of a hypocrite V-Cubes will be if they blatantly copy a DaYan

Verdes can still prevent DaYan cubes from being sold via eBay and PayPal, and DaYan could try to boycott Verdes. The minority of consumers in this market (i.e. competitors) would become annoyed if either group of products became unavailable due to some legal battle (or VeRO). Perhaps I'm just underestimating the size and impact of the hive mind...

overpriced V3s

Rubik's Cube is US$26.50 (Australia), Dayan Zhan Chi is US$22, V-CUBE 3 is US$18.50

Tim.

 

[somerandomkidmike]

Oh well, let's just see how the new cube will turn out, though I doubt it'll be good.

Why? V-cubes has released good cubes in the past.

 

[chewbacca1229]

V-Cubes said early this coming week all order are being shipped out. Some of you guys take this way to far. They are a company that brought us 2 revolutionary cubes. The 6x5 and 7x7. Both took a while to make great cubes but we would't have had them without them. Also the 2x2x2 was instantly destroyed. When the v-cube is just as good as a zhanchi you will all want it and have it and make it your main. How could you say you have all the sanity to know it probably won't be too good if you haven't even put your hands on it. I MEAN LOOSEN UP CUBING COMMUNITY AND REALIZE WHAT V-CUBE HAS DONE FOR US!

 

[XVicarious]

Okay guys. I got this whole torpedo thing I think. I went on the facebook page and pretended to be a novice/beginner with puzzles and I'm going to see what they say about it (and handle it)

 

[Meep]

Just thought I'd leave this here:

 

[masterofthebass]

Just thought I'd leave this here:

chris tran That picture is total win though.

 

[ZincK_NOVA]

Quick question or two:
First; can I confirm that this is v-cube's patent, and figure 3 is their 3x3 design? http://www.v-cubes.com/pdf/European_patent.pdf (this was posted above).
Second, assuming the above is true; am I the only person who doesn't see a significant resemblance between figure 3 and the cube itself? Maybe I'm missing something, either way I'd be very grateful if somebody could clear this up. Thanks.

 

[Meep]

Quick question or two:
First; can I confirm that this is v-cube's patent, and figure 3 is their 3x3 design? http://www.v-cubes.com/pdf/European_patent.pdf (this was posted above).
Second, assuming the above is true; am I the only person who doesn't see a significant resemblance between figure 3 and the cube itself? Maybe I'm missing something, either way I'd be very grateful if somebody could clear this up. Thanks.

You might have to go through all the text rather than base it entirely off of the pictures. IIRC the pictures just show how they derived the geometry of the conforming surfaces.

 

[masterofthebass]

Quick question or two:
First; can I confirm that this is v-cube's patent, and figure 3 is their 3x3 design? http://www.v-cubes.com/pdf/European_patent.pdf (this was posted above).
Second, assuming the above is true; am I the only person who doesn't see a significant resemblance between figure 3 and the cube itself? Maybe I'm missing something, either way I'd be very grateful if somebody could clear this up. Thanks.

Figures are irrelevant to patent discussions. The only things that matter are the claims the patent makes, which are very specific. Products go through many iterations between a concept on a piece of paper to a physical item, and the figures are there to only give a raw picture of the basic form of a product.

 

[ZincK_NOVA]

I see. Thanks, I don't really understand exactly how patents work but, I'll try to make sense of it when I'm more awake (ie: tomorrow, as it is nearly midnight here).

 

[aronpm]

Rubik's Cube is US$26.50 (Australia), Dayan Zhan Chi is US$22, V-CUBE 3 is US$18.50

Tim.

I can't comment on the price of the Rubik's Cube (although I believe it to be accurate) but your other prices are wrong. I can see a Dayan Zhanchi on Puzzle Addictions for USD$18.45 (free shipping) and the V-CUBE 3 is €14.99, which is roughly $18.50 not including shipping.

 

[Datak]

Is the v cube 3 adjustable

Is the vcube 3 adjustable

 

[Owen]

Yes.

 

[Bapao]

Just thought I'd leave this here:

I was looking for that everywhere but just couldn't find it. Thanks for sharing

Which higher order V-Cube was that though? 7x7x7?

 

[Dene]

Is the vcube 3 adjustable

You can get adjustable DIY kits or non-adjustable pre-made cubes

 

[masterofthebass]

I was looking for that everywhere but just couldn't find it. Thanks for sharing

Which higher order V-Cube was that though? 7x7x7?

Chris made it from a 6x6 iirc.

You can get adjustable DIY kits or non-adjustable pre-made cubes

Are you sure about that assumption? I haven't seen any evidence that the pre-made are/aren't adjustable

 

[TheMachanga]

I'm sure V-cubes is smart enough to know that we like adjustable 3x3's.