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Astro Slide - Hardware / Re: Back side of the display ugly?
« on: September 22, 2021, 04:35:36 am »
Hey gymbo, Thanks for your thoughts.
> to sit on a surface with the back VISIBLE to anyone sitting across from you
Fair point. My impression is that it will be less visible than you think, based on the angle that it opens at. But that's speculation for now. In any case, it is a relevant point.
I know this conversation probably isn't going to lead to real world change, but I'd love to understand your opinion better. Could you tell me more about:
* What is it about the current look that makes it ugly to you? - This might be obvious to you, but to me the device exactly matches my expectations. So it would be great to understand it better.
* What could be changed to satisfy you? You mentioned "At least a better finish on the surface, or even some colour". Colour, cool. What are you thinking about the finish?
* What would perfection look like for you?
While thinking about this conversation, I've been trying to think "What would Apple do?" given that they are notorious for form over function: https://www.pedestrian.tv/tech-gaming/apple-magic-mouse-charging-lightning-pain-update/ . My best guess is that it would be brushed grey aluminium instead of matt black, they'd probably remove the assembly sticker, and they'd probably make the screws inaccessible. Can you think of anything else?
These questions are open to anyone.
> to sit on a surface with the back VISIBLE to anyone sitting across from you
Fair point. My impression is that it will be less visible than you think, based on the angle that it opens at. But that's speculation for now. In any case, it is a relevant point.
I know this conversation probably isn't going to lead to real world change, but I'd love to understand your opinion better. Could you tell me more about:
* What is it about the current look that makes it ugly to you? - This might be obvious to you, but to me the device exactly matches my expectations. So it would be great to understand it better.
* What could be changed to satisfy you? You mentioned "At least a better finish on the surface, or even some colour". Colour, cool. What are you thinking about the finish?
* What would perfection look like for you?
While thinking about this conversation, I've been trying to think "What would Apple do?" given that they are notorious for form over function: https://www.pedestrian.tv/tech-gaming/apple-magic-mouse-charging-lightning-pain-update/ . My best guess is that it would be brushed grey aluminium instead of matt black, they'd probably remove the assembly sticker, and they'd probably make the screws inaccessible. Can you think of anything else?
These questions are open to anyone.