The Prodigy V2 ... Now Named With Some Info (and Poll)

[Ultimist]

So, in that case, I will ask again:

Steve, could you tell me what type of batteries will be used in the V2, if you are pretty sure the type of battery used won't change in the final design?

If you don't wish to share the information with the whole group. could you send it to me in a PM?

Thanks.

 

[combovan]

All is forgiven.

Yeah, I just wanted to know so I could *check* on the batteries. I wasn't actually going to buy any. I just want to know if the ones that are supposedly going to be used in the V2 are available where I live. I never buy stuff ahead of time unless I know for sure it is going to work.

So I was just going to look.

lol its all cool man im just trying to think big picture i guess ...i dunno the way i see it whats easier on steve means he has less email to answer and more time filling orders and doing r/d for the protege.
Call me crazy but the less fuss the better i would think... maybe im just a fundmentalist follower of the kiss principle

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Steve, could you tell me what type of batteries will be used in the V2, if you are pretty sure the type of battery used won't change in the final design?
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14500 3.7v 800/900mAh battery

boy o boy what this thread turned in to ... ... lol

 

[combovan]

14500 3.7v 800/900mAh battery

boy o boy what this thread turned in to ... ... lol

lol join in the fooray steve the waters warm ... its friday allmost time for a martini ... and everyone is ready to rumble.

I say ding ding let the fun begin

 

[Ultimist]

14500 3.7v 800/900mAh battery

boy o boy what this thread turned in to ... ... lol

Hahaha, yes, it has turned into... well... something...

 

[gjrhine]

You also have to remember even if you can buy them locally alot of people might not take into consideration that things may change and they tend to become upset at steve when they have money invested in things that dont work.
Really it comes down to its the consumers fault for jumping the stick but that doesnt make it any easier or better for steve, my conclusion was just to not have to deal with those issues and not realease the information till it was set in stone
combovan

Again, fundamental design cosiderations like batteries are in fact set in stone.

The Protégé should be nailed from the get go, considering the tool to press the adapters (which was the correction for the Prodigy) has already been made and things are being pressed correctly now

 

[combovan]

Again, fundamental design cosiderations like batteries are in fact set in stone.

I think they are too but to be honest untill the unit is produced and selling I still thing changes can and probably will happen. I may be wrong but I think its probably healthy to assume nothing is set in stone at this point.

 

[gjrhine]

If it's all the same I'll go with Steve's take on it.

 

[combovan]

If it's all the same I'll go with Steve's take on it.

Im not sure your reading steve correctly he said the adapter has a tool that is made and should be in working order with that said he said the basic design "should be pinned down" Now i will agree with you that it sounds pretty well set and done but there is still room for change, with the word "should" instead of saying the design is set and ready for production.
combovan

 

[Antebellum]

Well I do not know who this Antebellum person is, but I feel they should get a FREE one since you guys are using the name that he/she came up with!! LOL

Look forward to seeing some previews of this unit as I think it is right up my alley. What are you estimating the battery life on this unit? I am looking for something that will go 6+ hours if not more. Tired of changing the batteries on my Dura-C.

I am a guy living in Georgia. I expect nothing at all because I love my Prodigy and the name seemed natural for the Prodigy's little sibling. In fact, I don't think I need one. The big one seems to be socially acceptable everywhere I've used it, and nobody has ever thought it was smoking.

 

[nitewriter]

Well done on the name Antebellum! And Steve for choosing it! It's very fitting of the device.

 

[Flitzanu]

just thought of it...

what about a LED? won't really sway my decision, but i kinda miss having a light

 

[wegster]

i am writting a book, it will be the greatest book you ever read. not quite sure when it will be done, but if you send me 100$ you can be first in line.

If it's about cheese, I'm in!
I like cheese..

 

[wegster]

Believe me, that would NEVER happen. We would absolutely never open up something else for either pre-order or shipping until the Prodigy stuff is caught up. Don't worry, we're getting everything all taken care of!

Thanks for that clarification, Casey Umm, wait..that means Prodigy AND PT adapters, right?

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Weg -- Every single preorder will be filled, and there will be plenty of stock on hand before the release of the Protege (or even a preorder for it)

 

[SharonLM]

Wow, something else to consider. I'm getting so many types of batteries, I'm going to have to start a battery filing system if I decide to go with this one. LOL

 

[wegster]

Wow, something else to consider. I'm getting so many types of batteries, I'm going to have to start a battery filing system if I decide to go with this one. LOL

You're not kidding, I just had a DealExtreme order finally show up. Umm..'need more power strips!'

 

[CaSHMeRe]

protege end caps .... i will likely post cad pictures of the entire protege tonight as well ...

 

[Fusoya]

Neat...

Is that what people mean by 'knurled'?

Brandon

 

[CaSHMeRe]

kind of ... knurled is more .... slots ... I wanted to keep it eye pleasant, so we went with half moons ... is what I call them! LOL, not sure on the technical name.