The Quirky Cloak creator posted a reply to all the recent negative comments due to the video:
I do find it interesting that in the 13 pages/259 comments that he finally responded to comments. I'm still going to have to wait and see with this case, but i'm not optimistic.
Thanks for your comments. A few responses: 1. On Stability: Final production materials will be SIGNIFICANTLY more substantial / hard then the Rapid Prototype seen in this video. The case will be stable in portrait, landscape, and typing mode. 2. On the hinge: Sometimes, when you imagine the details of a feature while connecting, it seems perfect. However, later- you find out you can achieve the same or better functionality while using a more simple/elegant solution. We have a prototype of the “clicky” cloak, and the hinge/case was significantly bulkier, and the click would have to be limited to 2 predefined viewing angles, and made it cumbersome to close the case when you were not using the clicky feature. In our current solution the hinge clicks once over a stopper on the back side of the case, which then serves as a friction stopper to keep the case up in endless angles vs just 2 or 3. This solution also helped with on your concern #3: 3. Bulkiness: Was of top of mind throughout the design / development process. The case is the absolute thinnest it can be while achieving all of the functionality. The video does not do a good job in showing the beauty / elegance of the case. I will be posting another video this week which will show things in more detail. There is another round of prototypes coming this week. We will have another video to share at that time. Also note: Quirky does not charge cards until your product ships. You have not been charged, and will not be until you come back and confirm your order / pick your color when the cloak is ready late next month.
I do find it interesting that in the 13 pages/259 comments that he finally responded to comments. I'm still going to have to wait and see with this case, but i'm not optimistic.