Looking through the old IC and group buy threads I have a few suggestions I'll throw out.
First is the name. This is the POM version of Zambumon’s Lubrigante case, not an Alice. I get the Alice recognition and everything, but it's not an Alice.
Second is the screws. This would look better with countersunk flush mount screws and some standoffs instead of bolts sticking out.
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Third is the POM. It's not a visual appearance product, nor does it sandblast or polish very well. If you can come up with some way to make the appearance of it more appealing instead of leaving it up the purchaser to figure it out it would go a long way.
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Fourth is the price. If I were to purchase this, I would expect better appearance, flush mount screws and something that sets it apart from the other acrylic cases you can easily get for $130-$150 minus the pcb that honestly look much better than raw POM.
I think if you work on some of these points you might go somewhere with it.
First off, I’d like to thank you for writing out all of your suggestions in such a well written post. This is the best way to give feedback on projects (take notes everyone). I will a dress each of your concerns individually, and I totally agree with what you have said.
1. The naming scheme. I agree with you that the POM Alice name isn’t really fitting, but having a contoured bottom seems to be something a lot of people asked for, and so I think the new version will be more true to the name.
2. The screws. I agree with you when you say that the screws seemed more than a little ugly in the initial model. I will also be changing those to be either countersunk or invisible from the top (The standard screw positioning on most customs).
3. The material itself. POM, logistically speaking, has and will be a nightmare to work with. I’ve been thinking about exactly what makes POM such a desirable material, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the main reason is sound: the deep, thocky sound is something that people, myself included, have come to love. I agree with you when you say POM is not an appearance product, and so I’ve been thinking of ways to keep the actual POM not visible from the outside, with metal on the outside. More details to come, but be rest assured that the final case will be a much more refined product than the original.
4. Pricing. I agree with you that for $140, you guys deserve something that looks better than that. The newer model will undoubtedly be more expensive, but you will be getting something with a much better value proposition.
I hope that addresses your concerns! Thanks again for such a well-written post!
