Rubiksfreak
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masterofthebass, the v-4 isnt out yet correct? you just got in a week or so before release?
(not live anymore) v-cube 4 first impression live streaming!
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ben1996123
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it probably wont be out for a month or so
MaeLSTRoM
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http://www.v-cubes.com/ecom/home.php?cat=267
V-4b is out in assembled and DIY., Hopefully there will be better springs in the DIY set. Can't wait for the cubic now
V-4b is out in assembled and DIY., Hopefully there will be better springs in the DIY set. Can't wait for the cubic now
Kattenvriendin
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Note that the price listed is EXCLUDING shipping. It'll appear after you log in. Almost 10 euros to get it here, I am waiting a bit longer.
Why on earth would the DIY set have different springs??
Why on earth would the DIY set have different springs??
MaeLSTRoM
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The DIY sety comes with 3 sets of springs, usually gives a range of different tensions. The production version only comes with one. Based on what dan said in his first impressions, I think it would be a better idea for people to get the DIY when it comes out for the cubic, and then just ask for an assembly video from someone.
Kattenvriendin
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Ohhhh THAT I didn't know. Thanks for stating and I will keep that in mind alright. Maybe Memyselfandpi would want to make one, if we ask? 
In fact.. going to ask
And asked
In fact.. going to ask
And asked
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masterofthebass
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I'm going to be receiving the 3 spring types tomorrow, so I'll be able to test how each of them performs. I have a feeling slightly stiffer springs will boost stability a tad.
Kattenvriendin
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There is a black pillowed out now, I think you'll be more pleased on that one
http://www.v-cubes.com/ecom/product.php?productid=16201
now we wait for the cubic
http://www.v-cubes.com/ecom/product.php?productid=16201
now we wait for the cubic
MaeLSTRoM
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Looks like I'm not going to get the V-cube 4 before my next comp then. Bit of a shame, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
Also, is it possible to buy the adjustable cores from them yet for the V-cube 5-7 ?
Also, is it possible to buy the adjustable cores from them yet for the V-cube 5-7 ?
LNZ
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I did order a white V-Cube 4b directly from V-Cubes. And it arrived on 11/02/2013. I have solved it about 20 times and it is a very good cube and it is worth buying.
The one big downer is the cost. With a joint order that includes stickers for V2b, V3b and V7 cubes and including S/H and a mysterious "processing fee",
the V4b was about $32 AUD.
Already very expensive as is, but if I just ordered the cube only and no stickers, the cube would be about $48 AUD.
You can buy a SS4 (including S/H) for about $12 AUD. And even the SS6 and SS7 is less than this.
The one big downer is the cost. With a joint order that includes stickers for V2b, V3b and V7 cubes and including S/H and a mysterious "processing fee",
the V4b was about $32 AUD.
Already very expensive as is, but if I just ordered the cube only and no stickers, the cube would be about $48 AUD.
You can buy a SS4 (including S/H) for about $12 AUD. And even the SS6 and SS7 is less than this.
Kattenvriendin
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I tried to follow along there, but I don't see the stickers added version being cheaper than the no stickers version?
LNZ
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It's called a joint order. That is you order two or more items in one shipment from the same supplier.
There are many ways to proportion the S/H costs to many items.
I used the assumption at all four items (V2b stickers, V3b stickers, V7 stickers and the V4b cube) had equal S/H cost so you could
divide the S/H part into four equal parts, so it made the stickers much more costly than getting them from cubesmith and the V4b
cube is much cheaper in the process. This is called charging by volume, not weight. Many couriers actually charge S/H by volume rather than weight.
You can put a feather into a 1m x 1m x 1m box and send it. Charging by volume assumes the feather uses up all the space in the box,
even though it does not. Charging by weight only considers the weight of the box and the feather. As more and more stuff comes to us
by air and not by sea, charging by volume in airplanes with limited storage in volume capacity is more natural.
Anyway you do the calculations, the V4b is a very, very expensive 4x4 cube.
And unless you buy every puzzle product from a bricks and mortar (ie phyiscally present and standing) shop, this stuff should be considered.
There are many ways to proportion the S/H costs to many items.
I used the assumption at all four items (V2b stickers, V3b stickers, V7 stickers and the V4b cube) had equal S/H cost so you could
divide the S/H part into four equal parts, so it made the stickers much more costly than getting them from cubesmith and the V4b
cube is much cheaper in the process. This is called charging by volume, not weight. Many couriers actually charge S/H by volume rather than weight.
You can put a feather into a 1m x 1m x 1m box and send it. Charging by volume assumes the feather uses up all the space in the box,
even though it does not. Charging by weight only considers the weight of the box and the feather. As more and more stuff comes to us
by air and not by sea, charging by volume in airplanes with limited storage in volume capacity is more natural.
Anyway you do the calculations, the V4b is a very, very expensive 4x4 cube.
And unless you buy every puzzle product from a bricks and mortar (ie phyiscally present and standing) shop, this stuff should be considered.
Kattenvriendin
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Yesh.. but you pay more for the entire order, and I get stickers I don't need then
So.. unless you NEED the stickers it isn't profitable.
So.. unless you NEED the stickers it isn't profitable.
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