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Gerry

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Only want them now because it's illegal to have them!
 

Dan the Beginner

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Thanks. Another review of this Maglev cube. So far, I have not seen any reviewer saying anything decisive or convincing about any real benefit of maglev in performance, only about the smooth frictionless turning, or the extra high speed (which is not a positive for most), wear and tear etc. More than once, I heard that it feels different especially in the Gan 12 reviews, but that sounds it might be a negative. 🤔 If it's true that Gan has decided to let the Leap version (instead of the maglev version) to use the smart UI core, then that may also indicate some kind of reservation, as it would seem to make sense to just do without the Leap version if maglev is perfect.

I am very interested in new technology and features. In the case of maglev, I really wonder if it's worth the weight or wait (?). Perhaps the way it's implemented still need more work. So, I try not to be too hyped, and hope to see more independent user/buyer reviews soon.
 
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SH03L4C3

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Thanks. Another review of this Maglev cube. So far, I have not seen any reviewer saying anything decisive or convincing about any real benefit of maglev in performance, only about the smooth frictionless turning, or the extra high speed (which is not a positive for most), wear and tear etc. More than once, I heard that it feels different especially in the Gan 12 reviews, but that sounds it might be a negative. 🤔 If it's true that Gan has decided to let the Leap version (instead of the maglev version) to use the smart UI core, then that may also indicate some kind of reservation.

I am very interested in new technology and features. In the case of maglev, I really wonder if it's worth the weight or wait (?). Perhaps the way it's implemented still need more work. So, I try not to be too hyped, and hope to see more independent user/buyer reviews soon.
There is also cubehead's video that made me decide that it is not worth the extra weight... yet.
 

Dan the Beginner

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There is also cubehead's video that made me decide that it is not worth the extra weight... yet.
The best comment on performance I have heard so far for the RS3M Maglev seems to be that it feels just the same as the predecessor and there is little difference in use, except for the improvement in spring noise. For a cube that is already very smooth and quiet, like the Tornado for example, I don't know how much there is to gain from maglev in performance. Gan 12 has a more sophisticated design and it feels different (not necessarily a positive), according to some reviewers than non-maglev cubes, and we are still waiting for more reviews. I still think somehow, a combination of a weaker magnet and a weaker spring (installed between the magnet and the screw head) could provide a better result, eliminating any friction and noise while retaining more of the same turning characteristic of current cubes. Magnet repulsion force is not linear like spring compression. That's one of the main reasons for the difference.
 
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Zain_A24

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Thanks. Another review of this Maglev cube. So far, I have not seen any reviewer saying anything decisive or convincing about any real benefit of maglev in performance, only about the smooth frictionless turning, or the extra high speed (which is not a positive for most), wear and tear etc. More than once, I heard that it feels different especially in the Gan 12 reviews, but that sounds it might be a negative. 🤔 If it's true that Gan has decided to let the Leap version (instead of the maglev version) to use the smart UI core, then that may also indicate some kind of reservation, as it would seem to make sense to just do without the Leap version if maglev is perfect.

I am very interested in new technology and features. In the case of maglev, I really wonder if it's worth the weight or wait (?). Perhaps the way it's implemented still need more work. So, I try not to be too hyped, and hope to see more independent user/buyer reviews soon.
The spring noise I've noticed has been replaced with a "magnet squeak" on our maglev WRM 2021, not sure if anyone else has experienced the same thing with other maglev cubes they've got. Happens every 20 or so turns.
 

Sion

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The Cubicle has the gan 12 puzzles and I have to say the prices are a bit more but not as bad as I thought it would be still spendy though.






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For the leap, yeah.

For the Maglev UV? Nah. At that price point, that cube better be able to telepathically communicate optimal solutions with me during inspection.
 

DavyP

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To be fair, it has 8 full charges worth of power inside it so it's not completely useless.
It's like calling the Airpods case a "piece of plastic that carries your airpods". It has charging capabilities and adds portability.
I got the charger along with the Gan 356 i3, it's pretty useful especially in my house where my daughter and wife always nick my chargers because they misplace their own. It keeps the cube stored away from dust and dirt and charges it at the same time, what's not to like about that. The 356 i3 is a nice upgrade over the previous model, I lost track of time messing about with it last night and it was 1am before I knew it. Minus point is cube station identifies how slow I am at solving :D
 

SH03L4C3

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To be fair, it has 8 full charges worth of power inside it so it's not completely useless.
It's like calling the Airpods case a "piece of plastic that carries your airpods". It has charging capabilities and adds portability.
I understand, but its not like airpods where the battery only lasts a couple hours. Plus its not included with the product. Gan is just banking off of newer cubers
 

DavyP

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I understand, but its not like airpods where the battery only lasts a couple hours. Plus its not included with the product. Gan is just banking off of newer cubers
Not sure about that, its a cheap way to charge your cube and it has not been done before. New cubers are probably influenced by cubicle, jperm, cube head etc, influencers who are promoted to hype the latest releases. You can't make a charger sound exciting, but it is useful to have.
 

SH03L4C3

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Not sure about that, its a cheap way to charge your cube and it has not been done before. New cubers are probably influenced by cubicle, jperm, cube head etc, influencers who are promoted to hype the latest releases. You can't make a charger sound exciting, but it is useful to have.
yeah but for $23, you could get a flagship Qiyi or Moyu cube
 
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