I have the replicator and from my experience after getting one successful print you can re-print 20-40 times without intervention (aside from removing the print

I have the replicator and from my experience after getting one successful print you can re-print 20-40 times without intervention (aside from removing the print). The trick is (with abs plastic) to increase the platform temp to 120 C. I sincerely hope nobody buys the $499 version because it is just impossible to print without a heated platform. The plastic slides around everywhere. Spend the extra $100 for the heated platform + case. I really want to get one of these so I can print more than 1 thing at a time 0_o Seems like it will be very similar to the Makerbot Replicator ($1,750), but with less support (both of the software + hardware). For example, my build platform was slightly warped (probably the case for 50% of buyers), and upon emailing support they promptly put me on a list for a new (gratis) platform to be shipped out next week. Not sure if this will be the case for Solidoodle- my guess is no. My recommendation - wait for a printer that can clear its own build platform. It takes 1-10 hours to print out an object, even with 1% infill. Just heating the machine takes 10-15 minutes from room temp. I built an enclosure for my replicator and it has helped tremendously - both in keeping the cats out and in keeping the heat in. I have a computer set up with a webcam so I can watch/start the printer from afar- but without a self-clearing mechanism, it's impossible to administer from afar and very difficult to print out many items one after the other (platform cools much faster than it heats, so if you are able to start the next print right away it would significantly reduce print time). Also, something should be done about the build platform - it warps easily and loses its stickiness (requiring you to replace the klapton tape every 20-30 prints). If you've got some free time and an eagerness for tinkering, go for it. Don't expect it to print effortlessly, without intervention, or in fine detail.