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[Puffin]

I don't understand what people see when they say that GAN are producing identical products to "money grab". The products may be similar but intended for different audiences.

I think the trouble is around marketing. I've been cubing for a while now and it's hard for me to identify the differences in Gan products. I have to do some research to understand them because the differences are not apparent. I can't imagine that a new cuber could approach the Gan line and feel confident in understanding the subtle variations between cubes. So, while Gan's intentions may be noble, the fact that they make it hard to understand the difference between the cubes can seem purposefully obtuse. That's why it feels like a money grab. It seems like they're hiding relevant information from consumers.

To illustrate the point, imagine this scenario. If you walked up to a group of people at a cubing competition and asked them to list the differences between the 356 X, the 356 XS, the 356 Air, the 356 Air Pro, the 356 Air RM, the 356 M Lite, and the 356 RS, how many could name the differences? That's seven different versions of what, I assume, is the same cube.

 

[povlhp]

I don't understand what people see when they say that GAN are producing identical products to "money grab".

Hyped for the MG3i. Will share more details soon.
EDIT: Fun fact, you are 2/3 of my meh's

GAN sponsor good cubers to get more sales. And people wantwhat the best uses. Some say they have not invented or revolutionized much the last few years. I am new to cubing. Started in December.
I can see RS3M 2020 moved the price point for adjustable springs. Dayan gave us adjustable magnets. And with the tomato a flagship at a fantastic price.
YJ has the best 2x2 - gave us super 4x4-7x7 and SQ-1 at affordable prices.
Only thing where I see from GAN is expensive products and a well priced iCarry. With replaceable 280h battery. Still my worst speed cube but possible the best smartcube.

 

[Zain_A24]

GAN sponsor good cubers to get more sales. And people wantwhat the best uses. Some say they have not invented or revolutionized much the last few years. I am new to cubing. Started in December.
I can see RS3M 2020 moved the price point for adjustable springs. Dayan gave us adjustable magnets. And with the tomato a flagship at a fantastic price.
YJ has the best 2x2 - gave us super 4x4-7x7 and SQ-1 at affordable prices.
Only thing where I see from GAN is expensive products and a well priced iCarry. With replaceable 280h battery. Still my worst speed cube but possible the best smartcube.

I always thought GAN introduced adjustable magnets, DaYan came a year or 2 later.

 

[OreKehStrah]

I always thought GAN introduced adjustable magnets, DaYan came a year or 2 later.

No the GuoGuan YueXiao EDM was the first back in 2019 iirc.

 

[Zain_A24]

No the GuoGuan YueXiao EDM was the first back in 2019 iirc.

GAN X was released in 2018 and had interchangeable magnet capsules. I dont know of any before that.
I guess its still adjustable technically.

 

[Nmile7300]

I always thought GAN introduced adjustable magnets, DaYan came a year or 2 later.

If we're talking about adjustable magnets as opposed to swappable magnets, then EDM was the first.

 

[Zain_A24]

If we're talking about adjustable magnets as opposed to swappable magnets, then EDM was the first.

Tomayto tomahto

 

[zslane]

Both "swappable" and "adjustable" are innovations in their own right. Both allow you to change magnet strength to better suit your cubing style. GAN made that possible first by making them swappable. Dayan then innovated on that by making them adjustable without the need for swapping. I daresay, however, that we would not be talking about Dayan had GAN not put the idea of "changeable" in everyone's heads to begin with.

 

[Sion]

Am I the only one that wishes GAN would make a comp-legal version of their i-model cubes? (an I cube with a non-electronic core, making it comp legal)

 

[Nmile7300]

Both "swappable" and "adjustable" are innovations in their own right. Both allow you to change magnet strength to better suit your cubing style. GAN made that possible first by making them swappable. Dayan then innovated on that by making them adjustable without the need for swapping. I daresay, however, that we would not be talking about Dayan had GAN not put the idea of "changeable" in everyone's heads to begin with.

Where did you get the idea that Dayan made adjustable magnets first? It was GuoGuan, as we said before.

 

[Zain_A24]

Am I the only one that wishes GAN would make a comp-legal version of their i-model cubes? (an I cube with a non-electronic core, making it comp legal)

A smart cube that isn't smart?

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

A smart cube that isn't smart?

A smart cube that doesn't have to be smart.

 

[LBr]

Monster Go smartcube?

GAN MG3 AI Magic Cube | Lightake

GAN MG3 AI Magic Cube Features: .280 hours long battery life, with replaceable button battery .AI intelligently recognizes the magic cube, and no matter

www.lightake.com

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looks like it.

The only reason somebody would want to buy this over the i carry, is if its more like £20 to buy, and the price fluctuation on the linked webpage is messing with me

 

[LBr]

GAN sponsor good cubers to get more sales. And people wantwhat the best uses. Some say they have not invented or revolutionized much the last few years. I am new to cubing. Started in December.
I can see RS3M 2020 moved the price point for adjustable springs. Dayan gave us adjustable magnets. And with the tomato a flagship at a fantastic price. (Yeah but it has bad corner cutting)
YJ has the best 2x2 - gave us super 4x4-7x7 and SQ-1 at affordable prices.
Only thing where I see from GAN is expensive products and a well priced iCarry. With replaceable 280h battery. Still my worst speed cube but possible the best smartcube.

here

 

[SH03L4C3]

one of the first buyable smart cubes just got added to tc

HeyKube 3x3

The HeyKube 3x3 is a smart cube with multiple ways to play! It can show you how to solve a scrambled cube move by move, teach you how to solve the cube on your own, and it also can teach you cool patterns on the 3x3. This puzzle is purely educational and not made for speedcubing.

www.thecubicle.com

Also, X man tornado v2 with core magnets! Hyped for this one!

CH X-Man Tornado V2 3x3 (Magnetic Core)

The Cubers' Home X-Man Tornado V2 isn't your standard Tornado V2. This one has corner/core magnets that give the puzzle a more uniform magnetic feel. If you're a fan of the Tornado, but want something extra, this is what you're looking for.

www.thecubicle.com

the core magnet tornado is actually an aftermarket mod by a mod service. interesting.

 

[Tabe]

Also, X man tornado v2 with core magnets! Hyped for this one!

CH X-Man Tornado V2 3x3 (Magnetic Core)

The Cubers' Home X-Man Tornado V2 isn't your standard Tornado V2. This one has corner/core magnets that give the puzzle a more uniform magnetic feel. If you're a fan of the Tornado, but want something extra, this is what you're looking for.

www.thecubicle.com

the core magnet tornado is actually an aftermarket mod by a mod service. interesting.

Interesting. Didn't know Cubers Home was still a thing. Last I remember hearing from them was back when magnetic cubes were still new and not everything came with magnets. They were known for using REALLY light magnets.

 

[Puffin]

I watched The Cubicle's livestream today. They played around with the CH X-Man Tornado. Phil said it was a much better puzzle. He said he preferred it to the WRM 2021 (which will also soon have a magnetic core option). I'd love to see some in-depth reviews of the differences.

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

one of the first buyable smart cubes just got added to tc

HeyKube 3x3

The HeyKube 3x3 is a smart cube with multiple ways to play! It can show you how to solve a scrambled cube move by move, teach you how to solve the cube on your own, and it also can teach you cool patterns on the 3x3. This puzzle is purely educational and not made for speedcubing.

www.thecubicle.com

Also, X man tornado v2 with core magnets! Hyped for this one!

CH X-Man Tornado V2 3x3 (Magnetic Core)

The Cubers' Home X-Man Tornado V2 isn't your standard Tornado V2. This one has corner/core magnets that give the puzzle a more uniform magnetic feel. If you're a fan of the Tornado, but want something extra, this is what you're looking for.

www.thecubicle.com

the core magnet tornado is actually an aftermarket mod by a mod service. interesting.

Well maybe it's good I haven't ordered any puzzles in 7 months! The CH X-man Tornado V2M looks awesome.

GRRR...(They HeyKube)

 

[Waffles]

GRRR...(They HeyKube)

AAAAHHHHHH ALERT ALERT

AAAAHHHH MESSAGE EVERYONE FROM TC AAAAAHHHHHH

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

AAAAHHHHHH ALERT ALERT

AAAAHHHH MESSAGE EVERYONE FROM TC AAAAAHHHHHH

I'll send them an email.

Edit:

Is this good?

Edit 2: They thanked me....