It would seem so, Radim. Wish it had been a bit farther out. It is better than the ones before.
Definitely, Paul.
But you know, we asked for info and we got the best answer ATM. Sanwu cares about us.
Maybe there will be published outdoor video showing the beam coming towards camera from far away including dot view hiting some surface, where the dot will be at least 30 cm (1 foot) diameter to see how well the alignment is done and how is the divergence of individual RGB channels. :thinking:
Honestly, I think we are doing them the best marketing on this discussing the laser here. And it seems to me LPF is one of their main distribution channels. I would do it like this if I was portable laser producer.
During my undergrad many years ago I did my final thesis on alternative distribution channels in insurance industry (with in depth look and focus on facebook and internet use in my country by insurers). It was interesting to predict some stuff, which actually evolved to that way. Still the thesis is now obsolete, due to fast developement in this area. Anyway the principles defined there are still valid and applicable in general on these kind of distribution channels.
Definitely LPF is social network with little in core but strong community and wide source of information for those interested in the hobby. Google searches for laser pointer or portable leads here. The best place you can go for being laser hobbyist IMO.
However the community is hardly forgiving bad behaviour (e.g. Wicked Lasers case), but identifying and supporting those with great products and approach (e.g. Sanwu, Jet Lasers, Dragon Lasers...), there are critical reviews of high quality here, individual and experience based recommendations to those about to acquire laser (word of mouth/mouse is the best advertisment you can get), etc.
Still we are tolerant here to some troubles occuring during shipments or with product, if they are being actively solved by the seller, what can be also appreciated by potential buyer, since problem solving, pre-sale and after-sale customer care are part of complex product the top companies in the hobby deliver. Definitely worth to mention experiences, since those potential customers looking for laser are aware of how the company will likely approach them. You know how it is, when buying lasers, a lot of money for great photonic device, but so many things can go wrong....
LPF is an asset for Sanwu (and others with superior products) IMO and they should approach it like this - invest time and effort (therefore money) in communication here, putting content of value etc. What can be better source for market analysis, than be part of the community generating this market and have first hand information?
I like Sanwu's approach a lot, I'm aware developement of complex device like RGB portable takes time to bring it into perfection before it is being sold (reputational risk), but I want this laser sooooo badly and ASAP. :crackup:
(And I think I'm not alone here...)
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Haaa, I do know what you mean I’m looking forward to get my grubby paws on one myself!
And I think now there are $ $ rotating in Sanwu's eyes, like in animated cartoons.
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