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I know something like this is useful but there are other devices that cost < $1000 that do the same thing. For example: If you put the head/camera of the Rovio
by MichaelApproved 16y ago
I know something like this is useful but there are other devices that cost < $1000 that do the same thing.
For example: If you put the head/camera of the Rovio on a stick you essentially have the same thing, except this device costs only $300. What is the extra $14,700 for? It just doesn't make sense to spend so much on a simple device.
http://www.slashgear.com/wowwee-rovio-videos-wifi-remote-webcam-demo-2317185/ http://www.slashgear.com/wowwee-rovio-videos-wifi-remote-web...
- catch23 16y agoProbably can do for cheaper. But if you're a company that owns a warehouse in Kentucky, you'll probably spend a few million in equipment at the warehouse where the $15,000 will feel like a drop in the sea. It cost Zappos $20M to outfit their first warehouse -- they didn't even have the Kiva robots at the time.
- jazzdev 16y agoRovio is currently $159 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/WowWee-Rovio-Enabled-Robotic-WebCam/dp/B001CQLGD6 http://www.amazon.com/WowWee-Rovio-Enabled-Robotic-WebCam/dp... I don't know how much longer I can hold out before clicking the buy button. [Edit:] After reading the product reviews, the Rovio appears to have a number of issues (i.e. poor battery life, poor video) Does anyone on HN have one of these?