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[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (3 children)

My biggest complaint: In stock: never

Since I'm allergic to ever preordering anything, ever, for any reason whatsoever, this may as well be vaporware.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 years ago

They only take a refundable $100 deposit until shipment. So, lower risk than with a video game or Kickstarter, IMO.

[–] SnowdenHeroOfOurTime@unilem.org 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I thought vaporware was software

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Term can be used for hardware or software, but that's fair to think.

[–] Redderthanmisty@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I thought the hardware term was called a "paper launch"