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They don't sell the Version 2 anymore 
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In what situation could we imagine that certain competitions areas with delegates (like Caltech or Berkeley) would have to switch over to the Pros?
jskyler91
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I think the easiest way to mend this issue is to disregard the last number in the list i.e. do not consider the thousandth place at all, but I think a better solution is to add to all current times a .005. THis way it is fair to everyone and it is right in the middle so it doesn't penalize you very much if you were say .003 and it can actually help you a little if you were actually. .007. Seems to be the only real compromise that will be fair.
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Or why not simply round the times with the new timers according to standard rounding off rule:
12.504 => 12.50
12.505 => 12.51
Then we can preserve all the old times. The database can automatically do all the rounding off of new times. No need to do them at the competition venue
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PS! Actually, the WCA database can record 3 (or 2) decimal places and display only 2 in official lists ... So we do not lose anything if we gonna change the rules later!!
12.504 => 12.50
12.505 => 12.51
Then we can preserve all the old times. The database can automatically do all the rounding off of new times. No need to do them at the competition venue
Per
PS! Actually, the WCA database can record 3 (or 2) decimal places and display only 2 in official lists ... So we do not lose anything if we gonna change the rules later!!
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Kirjava
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I think the consensus is that truncation is preffered to rounding.
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I we round, then someone how got a 5.444 (rounded to 5.44) would be the same as a 5.441 solve (rounded to 5.44), and there will probably be some arguing because one was technically faster than the other.
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If we can get a way to store full 3-decimal times in db while displaying truncated times. I would be happy with that. As long as we keep all raw data. Just in case as they say ...
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Yes. My main point is that we keep all raw data. And then decide "later" how we will display those times. It can be rounding, truncating, a mix or whatever ...
Keeping all the raw data gives competition organizers one less thing to worry about. Just report back to WCA the times recorded, be it from 2-decimal or a 3-decimal timer ...
Per
asportking
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Does anyone know how the speedstacking people are dealing with the change? I mean, speedstacking isn't that different from cubing (as in, we use the same timers), and they'd have to make the change as well.
matotaos1
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Does anyone know when the pro timer will be released into speedcubing stores that ship to Australia?
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This is sooooooooooo annoying. I already have a mat and I want to get a timer, but I can no longer buy a v2 timer that is compatible with my mat. 
Blake4512
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So far, the first time they are going to use the new timers is in April for the World Championships. Although the WSSA (World Sport Stacking Association) made the timers for a reason, right? So they most likely have an idea about how to deal with the different extra decimal place.
asportking
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Then why don't we deal with it the same way they're going to deal with it? Just like us, all their old records are measured in hundredth of seconds, so they'll have to do something about that.
mrpotatoman14
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Massive bump but they're making gen 2's again. http://www.speedstacks.com/store3/retail/speed-stacks-stackademics-competitor/
MirzaCubing
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Are they for individual sale?
mrpotatoman14
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I believe so.
I'd like to buy a speed stacks but no idea what I should look for when shopping for one.
There is a bunch of those on eBAY and they're cheap, but probably bad quality.
Would this be ok?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-WHITE-GR.../120957449046?pt=Games_US&hash=item1c29a03356
It says "FOR COMPETITION" so I thought it might not be that bad...
Your thoughts?
Thanks
There is a bunch of those on eBAY and they're cheap, but probably bad quality.
Would this be ok?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-WHITE-GR.../120957449046?pt=Games_US&hash=item1c29a03356
It says "FOR COMPETITION" so I thought it might not be that bad...
Your thoughts?
Thanks
blackzabbathfan
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QJ Timers are basically cheaper versions of Stackmat Timers. They are not very good quality and I would highly recommend against getting one.
CuberCat
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I own the original one that you could bu at the shops! It came with the Cups and the mat... I don't see the point of me buying another one...
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