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The palm-size PrinCube can print on materials your desktop printer doesn't even dream of

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    pallas
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    This article is clearly an advertisement, quite likely a press release. The majority of comments on the Indiegogo campaign over the last week appear to be suggesting that the campaign is a scam...

    This article is clearly an advertisement, quite likely a press release. The majority of comments on the Indiegogo campaign over the last week appear to be suggesting that the campaign is a scam and demanding refunds. There appears to have been some irregularities with the refund dates changing.

    It's possible that this is not a scam, but I'm not sure if this post should be here.

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    1. patience_limited
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      The IndieGogo forum posts indicate that refunds are being processed successfully, and I linked to the YouTube videos which show actual production of the device. The evidence tends to militate...

      The IndieGogo forum posts indicate that refunds are being processed successfully, and I linked to the YouTube videos which show actual production of the device. The evidence tends to militate against the device being a total scam.

      I posted because it's a neat tool concept for artists and makers, even if this particular implementation falls through.

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  2. patience_limited
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    While I wouldn't ordinarily pitch into a hype cycle, and know this is probably a half-baked, likely disposable, semi-scam gadget, I want a PrinCube. It apparently blew away its IndieGoGo campaign,...

    While I wouldn't ordinarily pitch into a hype cycle, and know this is probably a half-baked, likely disposable, semi-scam gadget, I want a PrinCube. It apparently blew away its IndieGoGo campaign, and is now available for sale with delivery ETA by Christmas.

    Similar technology has made a prior appearance via Kickstarter. But that version is substantially more expensive and doesn't yet claim availability of permanent or skin-safe ink.

    The YouTube product demos and manufacturing videos look reasonably plausible, though I'm not sure the color output quality is anything to write home about.

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