Just when I think Im numb to new things, along comes the Puppy Cube and blows my mind.
Basically, its a cuboid-shaped projector.
Yep, despite the name, its not actually a cube.
Still, rather than just being a normal projector, the Puppy Cube has some tricks up its sleeve.
Then when you lie it down on its back, it functions like a normal projector.
And, even better, its battery powered meaning it’s possible for you to use it anywhere.
This video does a good job of summing the Puppy Cube up:
Wow!
In my experience, ambitious hardware from companies youve never heard of tends to be bug-filled and barely useable.
And while the Puppy Cube isnt perfect, its surprisingly good.
Why do you like it?
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The light level of the Puppy Cube was better than I thought itd be too.
I assumed that the projection would get washed out in bright light, but it handled these environments decently.
I also found that the battery life was solid, with it lasting a couple of hours of use.
Basically, it lasted long enough to watch a movie with.
Talk to me about aesthetics, son.
You like dark cuboids?
Cool you mentioned it works as a normal projector too?
Quality-wise, it projects at 720p, which isnt amazing, but neither is it bad.
Switching between these modes was also impressive.
When you move the gadget, it whirs before projecting, and automatically focusing the picture.
No, they wont become your primary listening unit, but they do a job.
What about the negatives?
Well, there are a few.
First off, the Google Play app store isnt on the Puppy Cube.
Instead it uses the UpToDown store.
This is especially true if youre typing out something long.
Still, there arent the Puppy Cubes two biggest issues…
And they are?
The price and its long-term use.
Its currentlyraising funds on Indiegogoand has an early-bird price of $799.
This will rise to $1,499 once its out properly.
Both of these figures are pretty, pretty high.
This price range would be acceptable if there was a killer use for it.
The Puppy Cube though?
I couldnt find a single killer use for it.
Its not precise enough to replace a tablet or your TV.
Its in the middle ground.
And while its badass, its still a novelty.
And $799 for a novelty is a lot of money.
So whos this for?
Anyone who loves gadgets and has money to burn.
Look, the Puppy Cube is one of the coolest devices Ive played with.
Its new, interesting, and exciting.
Despite a few rough edges, it works far better than I thought it would.
It feels a bit like magic.
If you’ve got the option to, then god bless.
No matter how good crowdfunding looks, it can always fail.
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