Re:Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles
by sloanesturz on Saturday September 24, 2016 @12:41AM
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How much of their userbase of 13-30 year olds wants to plunk down $130 for a toy? Less than 5%, I'd guess.
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Re:Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles
by ethanbond on Saturday September 24, 2016 @04:34AM
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The <5% who are mega influencers on one of the most influential social networks on earth, as opposed to the <5% comprised of the dorkiest people on earth (not that I have anything against dorks, seeing as I myself am somewhat dorky).
You couldn't even wear Glass in Silicon Valley, land of graphic tees and dad jeans. I could imagine seeing these anywhere from Santa Monica to NYC or Lake Tahoe to Macchu Pichu.
Re:Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles
by jakobegger on Saturday September 24, 2016 @02:40AM
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Lots of people in the 13-30 demographic spend $100 on sun glasses or $200 on headphones. I don't think this product is out of reach.
Re:Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles
by fma on Saturday September 24, 2016 @10:29PM
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Quadcopters, 'hover boards' are a good example. Lots of people age 13-30 buying them, and that's people can't save money. Buying stuff they don't need and would not use - only to look cool.
Re:Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles
by supercoder on Saturday September 24, 2016 @12:47AM
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.005 if lucky