EngiNerdBrian
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I watched one of his reviews for a 2x2 recently and it was the same style of review. No actual turning or executing of algs. Extremely uninformative
The Cubicle vs Speedcubeshop Debate
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Nmile7300
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Well I guess I missed out on my chance to debate here. Now that I'm sponsored by cubicle most people would consider me pretty biased lol. I'll just observe.
DNF_Cuber
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I live in central/southern US so shipping is about the same and I like TC because of Angstrom lubes and better Non-WCA selection
Mr. McCubing
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thats the speedstacks edgeThe cubicle has a timer AND mat for 23$
SpeedStacks Timer Bundle GX Edge
The SpeedStacks Timer Bundle Edge GX is a new miniature timer and mat bundle from SpeedStacks that is specifically designed for speedcubers. With a small form factor, the GX Edge timer and mat can be set up just about anywhere. The GX Edge timer does not use a reset button -- just place your...www.thecubicle.com
DNF_Cuber
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which was 8 months newer when that post was made
Mr. McCubing
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It like a mini budget timer. its smaller and only times up to 0.00 instead of the gen 4 which is 0.000. IMO It's decent
Sub1Hour
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The thousands place isn’t even used and the small size is fine since everything still fits on the mat. The timer itself is also very hard to accidentally reset during a solve so I’m not sure what your getting at
Mr. McCubing
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i said its good
DNF_Cuber
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you said
and I’m not sure what your getting at, if it is good stop complaining about it
qwr
Legend
If we're on the topic, why can't a Chinese company make a good cheap timer. I mean the Speedstacks ones are probably made in China too.
Eamon
Regular
the yj timer and the qiyi timer are both very cheap
DNF_Cuber
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TNL Cubing
Regular
It's alright. The finish and shape is not as nice as speedstacks imo, but the button placement is much better, practically impossible to accidentally reset or turn off.
I haven't tried the qiyi, looks a bit like a speedstacks clone, with some extra features. Unfortunately - unlike YJ - qiyi made no other innovations (correct me if I'm wrong) and the buttons are still in a terrible position :/
Mr. McCubing
Veteran
how was i complaining
qwr
Legend
But are they good? I don't see anyone past the initial release reviews using them.
Eamon
Regular
they are good
Nir1213
Veteran
I wish companies actually made something similar to speedstacks timer, with the button replacement and all that, but its actually designed for cubing in the first place. Its not exactly ergonomic for speedcubing, and i know the yj and qiyi timers, but the button placement on qiyi as @TNL Cubing said it was in a terrible posititon, and the yj timer might actually be good, but it probably has some flaws in it too. Maybe as a starter we can change the speedstacks so it shows 0.00, instead of 0.000, because in WCA when you are using the timers it is rounded down to 0.00. You dont have to do this though.
PetraPine
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The issue for me is that other cubing timers are not nearly as comfortable for long sessions because of there shapes
qwr
Legend
Honestly this is not worth $32. It's less complex than a digital watch and it should be $10.
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And why is the display over $100!?
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I could slap together an arduino module and display for a lot less. For a mini in college on 3D printing and basic fabrication, I built a digital clock that used a very similar 7seg display over I2C. @cyoubx video idea
StackMat Pro Timer Gen4
The StackMat Pro Timer Gen4 features a curved design with touch tensors that tilt towards the middle of the timer. It uses AAA batteries (included with the timer, please remove the plastic strip in the battery compartment to begin using the timer). Compatible with both G4 and G3 mats. Comes...
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And why is the display over $100!?
SpeedStacks Tournament Display Pro
The SpeedStacks Tournament Display Pro is a table mounted display that is fully compatible with the StackMat Pro Timer Gen3. It is used in official competitions to allow the audience to see the times in large digital font from up to 100 feet away. Power source: Uses either AC Power Adapter (120...
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EngiNerdBrian
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The speed stacks stuff is expensive simply because there isn’t much market competition. There have been some other brands attempting timers recently but speed stacks has been in the game for so long and has such a massive portion of current market share they can charge whatever they want.Honestly this is not worth $32. It's less complex than a digital watch and it should be $10.
StackMat Pro Timer Gen4
The StackMat Pro Timer Gen4 features a curved design with touch tensors that tilt towards the middle of the timer. It uses AAA batteries (included with the timer, please remove the plastic strip in the battery compartment to begin using the timer). Compatible with both G4 and G3 mats. Comes...
And why is the display over $100!?
I could slap together an arduino module and display for a lot less. For a mini in college on 3D printing and basic fabrication, I built a digital clock that used a very similar 7seg display over I2C. @cyoubx video ideaSpeedStacks Tournament Display Pro
The SpeedStacks Tournament Display Pro is a table mounted display that is fully compatible with the StackMat Pro Timer Gen3. It is used in official competitions to allow the audience to see the times in large digital font from up to 100 feet away. Power source: Uses either AC Power Adapter (120...
I do agree it’s ridiculous how much money is demanded for how simple these objects are to design and fabricate.
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