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Looking at the top comments - I guess I'm completely crazy. I 100% thought this was a late April's fools. They legitimately think people are going to buy a 3D

by tw04 11y ago

Looking at the top comments - I guess I'm completely crazy. I 100% thought this was a late April's fools. They legitimately think people are going to buy a 3D printed (~$12 hat), that holds about $5k worth of gopros? So... this is like another Nexus Q/really smart guy's horrible idea that's just going to disappear with no explanation?

ddingus 11y ago
Maybe they would given some basic incentive. Free internet, some discount, gift card? I wouldn't underestimate what some people will do for a little spiff. Maybe they won't do it again, but they might do it once, or on occasion. If one could manage churn reasonably? Who knows? That said, not on your life. Not doing it.
Cthulhu_ 11y ago
And why not? It's not about the hardware - it's about the videos they can create with a simple tool (and a few thousand to buy the cameras), which puts this technology within reach of the semi-professionals and higher-end hobbyists, instead of specialized equipment in Google Streetview cars. Like how Cardboard gives simple VR to anyone with a smartphone. It's not about whether it's a killer app, it's about planting the idea into people's minds - and eventually, about creating content. Because that's Google's trade - content. Cool 3D videos = more views than a regular gopro video = more advertising income.
- WorldWideWayne 11y ago
  If my assumption is correct that Google has a monopoly on search and user-published video, then your argument seems illogical to me. They're already getting almost 100% of the available pie, so where would the growth come from? Even if there is room to grow - how much extra money do you think will actually come from this venture and why? No, this product seems like bullshit which is designed to keep nerds talking about the Google brand. It's a flashy, go-nowhere project that nobody is going to use. I'll bet you $100 that people generally do not remember it a year from now.

by tw04 11y ago

ddingus 11y ago

Maybe they would given some basic incentive. Free internet, some discount, gift card? I wouldn't underestimate what some people will do for a little spiff. Maybe they won't do it again, but they might do it once, or on occasion. If one could manage churn reasonably? Who knows? That said, not on your life. Not doing it.

Cthulhu_ 11y ago

And why not? It's not about the hardware - it's about the videos they can create with a simple tool (and a few thousand to buy the cameras), which puts this technology within reach of the semi-professionals and higher-end hobbyists, instead of specialized equipment in Google Streetview cars. Like how Cardboard gives simple VR to anyone with a smartphone. It's not about whether it's a killer app, it's about planting the idea into people's minds - and eventually, about creating content. Because that's Google's trade - content. Cool 3D videos = more views than a regular gopro video = more advertising income.

WorldWideWayne 11y ago
If my assumption is correct that Google has a monopoly on search and user-published video, then your argument seems illogical to me. They're already getting almost 100% of the available pie, so where would the growth come from? Even if there is room to grow - how much extra money do you think will actually come from this venture and why? No, this product seems like bullshit which is designed to keep nerds talking about the Google brand. It's a flashy, go-nowhere project that nobody is going to use. I'll bet you $100 that people generally do not remember it a year from now.