Rubik's TouchCube

[shelley]

http://i.gizmodo.com/5150935/rubiks...s-first-touchscreen-rubiks-cube?autoplay=true

Looks like a cool concept, though nothing can beat a physically twistable cube. Only upward facing faces will respond to touch, which can make long algorithms awkward.

 

[JLarsen]

yeah, I'd hate using that thing. They really could make one better, like, actually user friendly maybe.

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

Idiotic comment: "Let's see those blindfolded showoff a**holes solve this one. Yeah, that's not the cube you're feeling, that's failure."

Very interesting thing...but the accelerometer is stupid.

 

[riffz]

Looks cool, but tedious.

 

[bamman1108]

For under $10, I can get a DIY, which can make U and D rotations, or I can pay $150 because this one lights up and uses an accelerometer to slow down my solve time.

It's a great novelty, but I'm not paying $150 for it.

EDIT: This would be much neater if the accelerometer would PREVENT the BOTTOM side from turning. You could solve the whole thing without lifting it. For $40-75, I might buy it.

 

[pjk]

Reminds me of this. It is a cool concept for sure.

 

[boiiwonder]

Idiotic comment: "Let's see those blindfolded showoff a**holes solve this one. Yeah, that's not the cube you're feeling, that's failure."

Very interesting thing...but the accelerometer is stupid.

lol you read taht comment also. I was LMAO when I read that I mean I was in tears.

That looks like fun.

It would suck if the batteries ran otu during a bld solve and you didnt know it until you take off the blindfold

 

[Ton]

Cool , but for 150$ it will be a collectible. This is not a price for a big market . The movements are indeed awkward for the PLL OLL part, for speed you could design a new set

 

[Konsta]

Wow.. I didn't know they actually make these. I used to want one because I hated to scramble the cube. But I would still want to turn it like a regular cube.

 

[Unknown.soul]

*bump*

Engadget has a video review with some commentary, also reveals some features if you didn't read the BuisnessWire story.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/17/rubiks-touchcube-hands-on-and-video/#continued

 

[mcciff2112]

*bump*

Engadget has a video review with some commentary, also reveals some features if you didn't read the BuisnessWire story.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/17/rubiks-touchcube-hands-on-and-video/#continued

in that video it says the cube has a display mode so it doubles as room decor when your not using it. my regular cubes are the only reason my room looks nice. why would you not want it to look like a rubiks cube?

 

[AvGalen]

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9466&highlight=touchcube
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9479&highlight=touchcube