Should WCA replace Stackmat timers with smart cubes?

[Marz]

I voted no. However It very well COULD be an alternative. Here is my thought process: When you solve the cube you waste time stopping the timer. So If smart cubes were fast and adjustable, It could be an idea. However in this day and age I don't think smart cubes will be used for a long time.

 

[Cuber Score]

I suppose a smart cube could have its advantages, but there are more cons than pros. Firstly, most people don't own a smart cube, so there would be significantly less people able to participate in competitions as opposed to prior to the change. Secondly, it would cost a lot. Lastly, not everyone does well on other cubes, so a sudden switch due to a change would worsen a lot of cubers' times. So, it's a no for me.

 

[Thom S.]

This thread is just the same 3 arguments over and over every few weeks.

 

[ProStar]

This thread is just the same 3 arguments over and over every few weeks.

It’s been about two years but I still think my original position summed up the argument quite cleanly