Author Topic: Latest updates on Indiegogo (Read 62253 times)

jakfish · « **Reply #45 on:** August 22, 2019, 04:35:47 pm »

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=&...2F%3Fid%3D14268[/quote]

'“Cosmo Communicator” is a product that is quite wacky but unbearable for those who sting.'

Man, I'd like to know what that sentence really was in Japanese.

MonkeyControl · « **Reply #46 on:** August 22, 2019, 05:28:02 pm »

Quote from: jakfish

'“Cosmo Communicator” is a product that is quite wacky but unbearable for those who sting.'

Man, I'd like to know what that sentence really was in Japanese.

My favourite:
"It's a little thing, but it's irresistible for those who stab"

vader · « **Reply #47 on:** August 22, 2019, 06:25:04 pm »

Quote from: jakfish

'“Cosmo Communicator” is a product that is quite wacky but unbearable for those who sting.'

A non-google translator gives:

"Cosmo Communicator" is a rather quaint product, but it is not the only one who sits in the same way.If you like the gadget, check it, and you won't lose it.

Makes a bit more sense

jakfish · « **Reply #48 on:** August 22, 2019, 06:43:01 pm »

Yeah, that translation helps. Thanks.

Daniel W · « **Reply #49 on:** August 22, 2019, 08:16:37 pm »

Quote from: maki.jouni

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=&...2F%3Fid%3D14268
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=a...%2F1202859.html

Interesting reading, thanks for the links. I think this is the first time I've seen a picture of the back of the Cosmo.

I hope the specification from PC Watch, saying that "Type-C port supports HDMI output" is correct. It would be nice to not have to depend on a proprietary adapter for that. The next sentence, saying "USB PD is not supported, but one port is compatible with MediaTek's fast charging technology 'Pump Express'" is a tad worrying though. I was under the impression that, according to Update #8, "Both the left hand side and right hand side USB-C interfaces will be able to charge the Cosmo".

Perhaps I'm reading too much into a pair of news articles. Both claims the Cosmo supports Bluetooth 5.0, which seems unlikely, as the Helio P70 (which one of the articles calls "Helio 970"), according to MediaTek, only supports up to Bluetooth 4.2, so maybe other stated facts aren't completely correct either. Time will tell.

I can't help but find it a tad ironic that news articles from Japan spreads quicker than the official communication from Planet Computers, but well, that's how it is. Either way, I'm grateful for the information.

Edit: And, oh. Cosmo Update #23 is out, offering a link to details pertaining to a backer meetup in Tokyo. While in the other end of the world for me, I hope those attending has a great time.

Vistaus · « **Reply #50 on:** August 23, 2019, 05:38:21 am »

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

Btw, regarding that second link: I wonder if the reviewer ever saw anything else besides macOS 'cause to me the dock looks almost the same as the AmigaOS 4.1 dock, not the macOS dock.

maki.jouni · « **Reply #51 on:** August 23, 2019, 12:37:44 pm »

There is one new Japanese site with new and relatively sharp images.

http://www.gdm.or.jp/crew/2019/0822/317448

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=a...2F0822%2F317448

maki.jouni · « **Reply #52 on:** August 23, 2019, 01:25:02 pm »

maki.jouni · « **Reply #53 on:** August 23, 2019, 02:42:51 pm »

Iikka were found that "Cosmo has arrived to Planet’s website:"

https://store.planetcom.co.uk/collections/d...mo-communicator

Daniel W · « **Reply #54 on:** August 24, 2019, 02:12:58 pm »

Quote from: k-tai.watch

...backlit keyboard. The brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps...

Yesss!

DJO · « **Reply #55 on:** August 24, 2019, 06:16:41 pm »

Quote from: maki.jouni

Iikka were found that "Cosmo has arrived to Planet’s website:"

https://store.planetcom.co.uk/collections/d...mo-communicator

In the spec it says:
"Sensors Accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope, magnetic-sensor"
So have they worked out how to make the compass work with all the magnets holding it shut or should it have read:
"Sensors Accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope, magnetic-sensor(disabled)"
No compass on the Gemini is a shame because it means astronomy apps don't work so well, it'd be nice if they would work on the Cosmo.

Sod this, I'll email them and ask, I'll get back if I get a reply.

gymbo · « **Reply #56 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:04:25 pm »

Quote from: Daniel W

[!--quoteo(post=0:date=:name=k-tai.watch)--][div class=\'quotetop\']QUOTE(k-tai.watch)[/div][div class=\'quotemain\'][!--quotec--]...the USB Type-C ports on both sides are compatible with Mediatek's “Pump Express” quick charging technology on the left side...

Not sure what Google Translate is trying to say here... can someone here read the original Japanese?

[/quote]
I think I have seen it mentioned somewhere else (or it might be what my interpretation of the Googlified text was...): It supports "standard" charge on both sides and "Pump Express" only on the left side??

I don't read/speak Japanese at all, but that is how I understood/interpreted it... And if that is the case, I'm OK with that.

Varti · « **Reply #57 on:** August 29, 2019, 06:21:28 am »

Someone has posted on Facebook a link to a video of the backers' meetup in Japan... I wish I could have attended it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46tHcNwwkN8

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MonkeyControl · « **Reply #58 on:** August 29, 2019, 03:57:16 pm »

Quote from: Varti

I wish I could have attended it!

Ditto Varti, I would have loved to be there too. On the plus side though, it looks beautiful, and we're very nearly there. Soon we won't be discussing videos and articles, we'll be discussing our new toys.

Daniel W · « **Reply #59 on:** August 29, 2019, 05:42:13 pm »

Indeed. However, if production, as scheduled, actually begun THIS, wouldn't we have heard, at least SOMETHING, about it by now?

I'm not going to act like I'm surprised that Planet Computers says nothing. Still, in the very midst of what could be the most exciting week of the Cosmo project thus far, isn't the complete radio silence a bit too quiet for comfort, even by their standards? Or am I missing just something?

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