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[Zain_A24]

Yea, I honestly wouldn't pay more than $25 for a 2x2

Also, anyone know when the 11M Duo is shipping (at TheCubicle)?

It was supposed to be soon but GAN tend to have delays with their preorders so likely around mid to end of May like most of the preorders

 

[zslane]

I really wish GAN would stop futzing around with 3x3 and 2x2 models. I realize those are probably their big money-makers, but they desperately need 4x4 and 5x5 models in their line-up (and no, the 460M doesn't count IMO since it pretty much sucks). Oh, and a GAN Sq-1 would be great too...

 

[Zain_A24]

I really wish GAN would stop futzing around with 3x3 and 2x2 models. I realize those are probably their big money-makers, but they desperately need 4x4 and 5x5 models in their line-up (and no, the 460M doesn't count IMO since it pretty much sucks). Oh, and a GAN Sq-1 would be great too...

No 4x4 this year. Probs their 2022 project.
I think they've made plenty of progress over the last few months or so, making highly successful Skewb and Pyraminx. I doubt they'd release another mediocre 4x4. They have a good team of speedcubers behind them and whenever they do decide to release some big cubes, they'll likely be good.

 

[Kaiju_cube]

it's true the Gan 4x4 was the first time I felt sort of ripped off by Gan. It's not bad but it's hella overpriced for a 4x4 that is no better than all the other ones available for a fraction of the price.

Not sure if these pictures have been uploaded yet.

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Cool, I'm pretty excited for this. I ordered the green one.

 

[SH03L4C3]

Cool, I'm pretty excited for this. I ordered the green one.

Same
TC said its basically a tengyun v2, but lets see what others say

 

[Kaiju_cube]

Same
TC said its basically a tengyun v2, but lets see what others say

has there been an early review of it or any information? I ordered it solely because I've liked the other DaYans I've bought.

edit: ahh, found this...

 

[zslane]

I dislike the GAN 460M because it is too heavy, too noisy (even lubed), and has glossy plastic. A new 4x4 from them is long overdue, IMO.

 

[qwr]

Since the recent trend has been towards ultra lightweight 3x3s, I'd like to see an ultra lightweight 2x2 or 4x4

 

[povlhp]

Zhanchi Pro M also has a review by SpeedCubeShop:

 

[ender9994]

New Prices. So I guess we will now have:

Gan 251 M: $21.99
Gan 251 M Air: $23.99
Gan 251 M Explorer: $29.99
Gan 251 M Pro: $32.99
Gan 251 M Leap: $39.99

 

[qwr]

Looks like the core magnet system? Any ideas on what extra features are in Leap a $40 2x2?

 

[Zain_A24]

Looks like the core magnet system? Any ideas on what extra features are in Leap a $40 2x2?

Something I'm looking into.
Haven't seen any product images yet and translating the Chinese I have doesn't help a tonne. "large angle homing" is what comes out.

 

[One Wheel]

Something I'm looking into.
Haven't seen any product images yet and translating the Chinese I have doesn't help a tonne. "large angle homing" is what comes out.

TC uses the "large angle homing" language for the Leap version, mentions only corner-core magnets in the Pro version, and does not mention magnets at all for the Air version. My guess is that the Pro has a similar magnet system to the 11, Air is either just standard corner magnets or even non-magnetic, and the Leap version has all of the Pro magnets, plus the very wide, thin magnets Chris Tran said were the theoretical ideal several years ago

 

[Zain_A24]

TC uses the "large angle homing" language for the Leap version, mentions only corner-core magnets in the Pro version, and does not mention magnets at all for the Air version. My guess is that the Pro has a similar magnet system to the 11, Air is either just standard corner magnets or even non-magnetic, and the Leap version has all of the Pro magnets, plus the very wide, thin magnets Chris Tran said were the theoretical ideal several years ago

I'm pretty sure they mention edge magnets.
I'll try to find an image/piece of text.

 

[One Wheel]

I'm pretty sure they mention edge magnets.
I'll try to find an image/piece of text.

It doesn't mention magnets in the item description, but in item specifications it does say magnetic. I had missed the specifications.

 

[Zain_A24]

It doesn't mention magnets in the item description, but in item specifications it does say magnetic. I had missed the specifications.

Yeah I was referring to GAN mentioning the magnets not TheCubicle.
I don't think they've got samples in yet but they'll likely update the info with some details on the differences.

 

[MuaazCubes]

Quick question: do you think I should get the volt v2 sq1, or should I wait for the MGC sq1 to come out?

 

[BenChristman1]

Quick question: do you think I should get the volt v2 sq1, or should I wait for the MGC sq1 to come out?

MGC for sure. It’s on pre-order right now, so you’ll have to wait a couple weeks, but from the reviews I’ve seen, it’s worth it.

 

[MuaazCubes]

MGC for sure. It’s on pre-order right now, so you’ll have to wait a couple weeks, but from the reviews I’ve seen, it’s worth it.

Ok, thanks a lot!

 

[qwr]

The core-corner magnets seen in the 11M Pro already perform a "homing effect" by finishing a turn at more lenient angles than regular edge magnets.
We can see from the naming the Air M is clearly magnetic but no adjustable corner magnets are visible in the picture. The adjustment system looks like for corner-core magnets, not corner-corner magnets like the xman flare.