Hi fellow eevblog forum users!
I'm very sorry to start another thread about the Batteriser but it seems like the saga won't stop since now they updated their indiegogo page with a delay in shipment due to changes in the hardware and a landslide in Shen Zhen (if you believe that story).
The hardware changesWith each passing day, we are getting closer and closer to shipping your Batterisers. As you may recall, we initially planned to ship the 500 milli-amp beta version of the Batteriser; however, we made a strategic decision to deliver Batterisers with a new IC (Integrated circuit) capable of driving 1300 milli-amps of steady state current. We did this because the new version will make Batteriser more compatible with a wider range of devices, and we want to give our backers the absolute best final product that we believe they deserve. Unfortunately, in the construction of the updated Batteriser IC, we encountered unexpected technical fabrication process related issues which caused us to miss our estimated November shipping date.
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/batteriser-extend-battery-life-by-up-to-8x#/updatesPersonally I don't see how changing the chip from 500 mA to 1.3 A will increase product compatibility but it seems like the Batteroo folks are trying to delay their shipping date, there's a reason why and I'll get to that in a second.
We are now thrilled to announce that we have identified and resolved our fab process issues, and have conducted testing of the new IC, with great results. The Batteriser final assembly is underway and packaging is nearly complete. Unfortunately, due to a tragic heavy landslide in Shenzhen, China this week, we are now facing additional slight delays.
OK fair enough, a landslide prevents the shipment of the product. But I investigated further and I found that the landslide was actually in a landfill zone and was about 400 meters wide. The landslide happened in a rural area of Shen Zhen and there is no company near the landslide for at least 2km. So I call this BULLS*IT.
Delays means more money inOf course this is all so obvious, they are fighting with time and excuses to delay the release of their product. Why? Because they are still taking orders which means they are still taking money away from people. Yes one day they will have to ship their real product but it will not work as advertised and this is when their success will start to slope downwards.
If you plan to ship a product, why would you radically change your hardware if you know you will screw up your promised shipment date? They promised end-november... well we are nearing 2016 and no Batteriser in sight.
What will happen next?Now my big question was: what will happen to the poeple on indiegogo who funded the development of the Batteriser? Do they have some sort of insurance if no product shows up? What about if the Batteriser does not work as designed/promised/advertised? Will they be able to get a refund?
One thing is for sure, Batteroo will run away with the money. After the batteriser, you will never see the name Roohparvar again and with a good reason: Dave pretty much ruined the last drop of credibility they had and that's a good thing, we don't need these kind of products on our market.
Now, what are your thoughts about this?
Let's hope people on indiegogo will have a refund if necessary and that Batteroo hits a brick wall