Mike-
I just want to say upfront that I have a lot of respect for what I think you are trying to achieve with your PV line. I ended up here and purchased an Infinity after a lot of research. I also want to say that obviously it is your "show", you are putting up the capitol and time investments so the decisions are yours. As you know, in business, these days, you have to stake out your territory or "niche" to be a success, those who try to be everything to all people usually fail miserably. It is obvious you are as good a businessman as you are a designer of PVs. (ps this is a compliment although it sounds a bit awkward lol)
I also think it is great that you ask for opinions and input. However, things so often don't come across well with the written word on a computer screen - when you state "I am not chasing the market" in response to proffered suggestions, this may be seen as a rebuke by some. I believe that your intention is to state that your design parameters are performance, durability, low cost, aesthetics (roughly in that order), and; that for instance, a digital display, does not enhance performance, creates another failure point, increases cost and only enhances aesthetics for a small portion of the market - therefore, it is not something that you would be interested in incorporating into the Notcigs line of PVs.
Anyway, my point is I think it is awesome that you request opinions, but I think i think stating some parameters for suggestions would help. Also, and I realize you are a busy guy, but sometimes an explanation of why an idea doesn't work within your business model or design parameters can help steer things in the right direction.
I personally do see a big difference between "Bling" and "aesthetics", I do hope you won't be making any special edition diamond studded gold Buzzes anytime soon,lol, however, a simple industrial design can look gorgeous if done right (ala Apple) as opposed to rough.
Ok, sorry for rambling - I feel like I should just delete all this because I forgot exactly why I started to write this and I think I am probably being incoherent at this point. just ignore anything nonsensical!
.... uh, can't wait for the Pro line to come out, I'm very excited! It seems like you are going to be very busy finishing up these designs and then getting them built. When you're ready I have a few ideas I think are great (I have even more bad ideas, lol)
