(not live anymore) v-cube 4 first impression live streaming!

[masterofthebass]

Just got my v-cube 4 in and I'll be streaming my first moments with it live:

http://justin.tv/nibblr

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Do I just click that link and wait for something to happen?

Oh.. multiple slice moves.. please? I am SO curious how that cube does with those


Ah it's running now

 

[Coolster01]

I am joining...

EDIT: I'm watching.

 

[PeelingStickers]

same here, looks like it turns really nicely, but I'm slow at 4x4 xD

 

[Andreaillest]

In.
The cube seems to perform really nice. Hopefully Dan will upload a nice review for it later.

 

[chris410]

Will the V4 be competition legal? Dan..you move so fast all I see is a blur of colors! It appears the cube is actually very smooth from the video.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

The cubic version will be, this pillowed is not.

 

[cityzach]

Will the V4 be competition legal?

Why wouldn't it be...?
The flat version will, the pillowed won't be.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Thanks again for the stream. I really like the pillowed because of the shape, but as I have trouble with the pillowed 2x2 I will wait for the cubic version. But definitely getting this cube now that I have seen it like this

So.. THANKS!

 

[panyan]

cool, never watch a live stream before

 

[masterofthebass]

ok... so I just finished playing with it for the first few hours and I'll sum up my thoughts:

Obviously there's limitations for speedsolving because it is pillowed, which definitely effects how I can hold the cube during some algorithms. The fact that it is white and has black stickers isn't great for my recognition, and coupled with the fact I haven't been cubing much lately, I haven't really gotten any good times with it.

As for the feel and turning of the puzzle itself, I'm extremely pleased with it and can't wait for a black cubic one eventually. It's exactly what I always figured a v-4 would be and it really does feel the most 3x3-esque out of any 4x4 I've tried. I'd like for it to be able to get a bit tighter, but that is just personal preference, and even when the screws are as tight as they go, the puzzle feels a bit looser than what I'd prefer. Most people won't have a problem with this I don't think.

I'll be putting up a video review in a few days with some solves if you missed the livestream so look out for that if you want.

 

[applemobile]

Why do they insist on pillowed cubes. Everyone hates pillowed cubes.

 

[qqwref]

Why do they insist on pillowed cubes. Everyone hates pillowed cubes.

I believe it makes them look significantly different next to an official one in a toy store (and thus sell better). It's not really aimed at the serious speedcubing crowd.

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

I believe it makes them look significantly different next to an official one in a toy store (and thus sell better). It's not really aimed at the serious speedcubing crowd.

Yeah, I would imagine this is it. Apparently they get more sales of pillowed cubes than flat ones anyway, which is probably why it came first, because it's more likely to generate interest at the upcoming toy fairs that they're showing it at (New york? idr)

 

[Clarkeeyyy]

Why do they insist on pillowed cubes. Everyone hates pillowed cubes.

I think I may be the only person that likes pillowed and white cubes :3.

 

[masterofthebass]

Why do they insist on pillowed cubes. Everyone hates pillowed cubes.

The flat one is coming. Trust me I can't wait for it.

 

[kunparekh18]

Why aren't pillowed cubes allowed in competitions?

 

[ben1996123]

Why aren't pillowed cubes allowed in competitions?

because you can see 5 sides at the same time

 

[LNZ]

But the WCA does allow pillowed 7x7x7 cubes in official conpetitions.

Of all the nxnxn cubes the WCA has events for, the 7x7 is unique.

And I will buy a V-cube 4.

 

[NSKuber]

But the WCA does allow pillowed 7x7x7 cubes in official conpetitions.

Maybe because for a long time there wasn't any cubic 7x7's at all? And even now, not all people have SS 7x7.