Really the problem here isn't with the concept of a MVP, but with the author's spending habits. The purpose of a minimum viable product is to test its feasibili

Really the problem here isn't with the concept of a MVP, but with the author's spending habits. The purpose of a minimum viable product is to test its feasibility. Purchasing something that's new and fresh should come with the (implied) disclaimer that it might not work as intended, at least until they get the kinks out. Buying in early just means you get a head start on all the frustration that comes with a new gizmo that's really just out there as a springboard to feel out what consumers want and what direction to take it. Methinks the author should think twice before impulse buying shitty gadgets, especially considering how young the IoT is as a concept. There's still a lot of ground to cover on the idea of IoT itself, and a lot of things that need to be defined before we start seeing IoT devices as more than novelties and knick-knacks. Really a case of white people problems right here.