mmachlin

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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   Thanks for your feedback. If you're running a 70+ hours a week we would consider you more then an active runner :). As I mentioned in a different reply, this is our MVP. I invite you to follow our progress and as we move into the future ver
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   We do not consider ourselves marketing experts but will be happy to share whatever we learn. If you're looking for someone who has been successful, have you seen this: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2012/12/18/hacking-kick...
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   Everyone must start with an MVP. We wanted to be very cautious with what we promise and can deliver for the first version, so we're only including the basic functionality. Please follow our progress to see the radically different things tha
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   Kickstarter implemented new rules in late September (you may have seen their "Kickstarter Is Not a Store" blog post and since then it is very hard for tech projects to get accepted on their site. So far, Indiegogo has been awesome. We've sp
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   I would check the sole of your shoes. Based on the way many people strike the pavement with their foot, the shoe's sole wears out unproportionally. It's possible that you have a balanced, proper foot strike so it's not a problem, but I pret
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   great question, For Nike, the issues are: 1. The Nike+ does not have the digital tag feature so there is no emergency information available. 2. The Nike+ is much more expensive. If you already own one then you may benefit from their mile
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   it is waterproof for rain/snow/storm, but it is not built for swimming :-)
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   This is great feedback...we actually have these features in the pipe, but wanted to present as low cost device possible for start, something people will be willing to spend on top of their new running shoe purchase. We have currently 3-4 ch
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   by mmachlin 14y ago

   Thanks for the feedback. Regarding your observations, while you are right, I don't run 80 miles a week all year long, me as others use few pairs of running shoes, gym, track, field, race, walk, etc...that makes it very hard keeping records
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    by mmachlin 14y ago

    Initial test showed over 95% accuracy, and we are working on make it even better. On one hand it's not intends to be instead of your GPS to count each and every run mileage, even though you can. BTW, it will clearly count also treadmill run
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    by mmachlin 14y ago

    Thanks for your feedback. very excited to get this up and running
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    by mmachlin 14y ago

    Hi guys. This is my new startup. I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have about it.
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    Show HN: Former R&D manager for Xbox Kinect sensors, this is my new project(indiegogo.com)

    28 points by mmachlin 14y ago|37 comments